diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/cast/bundle/BundledComponentRepository.java b/src/java/com/threerings/cast/bundle/BundledComponentRepository.java
index 382b81854..44acb8977 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/cast/bundle/BundledComponentRepository.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/cast/bundle/BundledComponentRepository.java
@@ -347,7 +347,7 @@ public class BundledComponentRepository
 
                 // if this is a shadow image, no need to freak out as they are
                 // optional
-                if (type != null && type.equals(StandardActions.SHADOW_TYPE)) {
+                if (StandardActions.SHADOW_TYPE.equals(type)) {
                     return null;
                 }