Like many of you, I grew up with cat toys, which were a huge part of my childhood and very important to me. I spent countless hours playing with these toys and can still remember which ones I favored over others that I didn’t care much for. I recall one toy that somehow ended up near the stove and had its nose burned. I also remember my X-wing Luke Skywalker pilot figure being chewed by my dog, much to my sadness at the time. The Imperial Gunner was another toy that I was absolutely in awe of—I loved that one.
I have vivid memories of my Han Solo figure with its blue jacket, which is probably why many people mistakenly believe the jacket was blue. In reality, it was brown, at least in production. These cherished childhood memories inspired me to start an artsy project a couple of years ago, where I 3D scanned all these types of toys. My goal was to create a mini bust, about 1/8 the size of the original, that would fit nicely on the helmet display stand I developed.
The idea was that people could purchase the helmet display stand and eventually add the mini bust to it. I produced a limited edition of Stormtrooper busts in black, white, and red, crafted from heavy resin with a super high gloss finish. They turned out magnificent, and I loved them very much. I thought this would give collectors a way to own something that reminded them of their childhood, while also serving as a showcase piece in their living rooms, presented in a more elevated and sophisticated manner.
In total, I produced around 60 of these signed Stormtrooper limited edition busts and shipped them around the world. However, I wanted to give access to more people. Rather than continuing to make these busts in very limited quantities at high costs, I decided to make the 3D files available to anyone. This way, you can purchase the file, print the mini bust yourself, and paint it with whatever creativity you have in mind—whether you want to replicate the original toy, make it ultra-realistic, or keep it monochromatic.
The beauty of these mini busts is that they are designed to fit perfectly on the helmet stand display. This means that you can buy the file, print it, paint it, and showcase it on a beautiful acrylic display, giving it a classy, museum-quality feel.
