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HJC Helmets, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, announced the upcoming launch of a new Stuart Minions Helmet inspired by Illumination’s Minions.

This special edition release brings Stuart’s playful personality to life through the retro-inspired V10 helmet. It’s the perfect blend of style, character, and joy—sure to add personality to every ride.

The top of the helmet features Stuart’s iconic single goggle, while his signature cheeky smile is printed on the front. The overall design is inspired by the classic Minions denim overalls, completing a fun and spirited look.

But the V10 isn’t just about looks—it’s packed with practical features, too. The lightweight fiberglass shell offers aerodynamic performance, while the emergency release tabs provide quick removal in critical situations. The removable and washable interior lining ensures lasting comfort and freshness.

The HJC V10 Stuart Minions Helmet will be available from end July.

About HJC Helmets

Since 1971, HJC has specialized in manufacturing motorcycle helmets exclusively. The combination of this extensive specialized manufacturing experience and innovative development resulted in HJC’s success in worldwide markets. It is HJC’s continual goal to provide premium quality, high performance and comfortable helmets to motorcyclists around the world. For more information, visit hjchelmets.com

About Illumination’s Despicable Me & Minions

More than ten years after their creation, Gru, the world’s greatest supervillain, and the Minions are among the most iconic animated characters of their generation. Globally recognized and beloved by fans of all ages, they have propelled Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions into the most successful animated film franchise in history, earning more than $5.4 billion at the worldwide box office.

The franchise includes Minions, one of the top five highest-grossing animated films of all time and the most profitable film in Universal’s history, as well as the Academy Award®- nominated Despicable Me 2 and Despicable Me 3, which made more than $1 billion at the global box office.

In 2022, Minions: The Rise of Gru, shattered box office records with the highest grossing July 4th opening weekend in U.S. history and became the #1 film internationally and worldwide.

Despicable Me 4, released in July 2024, opened at #1 in North America, giving the franchise the greatest number of #1 one opening weekends for