1:1 Stormtrooper Helmet question.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Is anybody here familiar with RUBIES 1:1 scale Star Wars helmets? Are they just something one would wear for halloween, or are they anything close to let's say Master Replica's helmets? I seriously don't know. Never heard of 'RUBIES' before. I love the MR helmets, but I think they are seriously overpriced. And, MR's policy regarding 'limited editions' doesn't really help to make me spend that sort of cash for their products. So, I'm looking for a reasonable alternative. I came across this RUBIES stormtrooper helmet on ebay, but don't know what to expect, since I've never seen one of RUBIES creations in person. Hence my query...

 

[nash]

Heard of Rubies, but I have no idea of their quality.

But if youre looking for a quality stormtrooper helmet, go find a SD Studios one.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Thanks, but, SD Studios?

https://www.jamesbondtoys.co.uk/ ?

 

[user 1190]

Here is a good site that has info on most all the helmets made.
https://starwarshelmets.com/

Here is SDS website.
https://www.sdsprops.com/home.html

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I've heard the SD's are Flimsy ??

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the sites. Hope the quality is good enough to convince me...

EDIT: they look swell, but are also very expencive. Here's a little bit of info I found on Rebelscum:

Shepperton Design Studios has successfully been sued by Lucasfilm for unfair competition, as well as copyright and trademark infringement, making claims Andrew Ainsworths involvement in the genesis of the stormtrooper helmet questionable. You can read the outcome of the court case for more details.

 

[IrishJedi]

Do not buy the SDS Stormtrooper helmet. Not at all worth the asking price, trust me. Ainsworth's whole selling-point and justification for the ridiculous premium price was the "original moulds" claim... and that looks dubious, at best.

The upcoming Master Replicas bucket is nice and very fairly-priced, but it's also not screen-accurate being a hybrid of different Stormtrooper helmets.

If you have some craftsmanship skills, you're much better off finding a fan-made kit based one the "Fellano" molds. You can get them for about 1/4 - 1/3 the price of the SDS and if the right person finishes them you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference (other than the fact that the Fellano kits are usually heavier and more sturdy than the SDS helmets).

 

[Deak Starkiller]

I don't mean to necropost but is this legit? Meaning 1:1? Or is this tomfoolery on the seller's part selling a scaled helmet?

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Replicas-Stormtrooper-Helmet-Replica/dp/B0015G6IZO/ref=sr_1_48?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1226284606&sr=1-48

 

[LOTRFan]

That's legit, it is the CE version produced by MR; I actually have this one myself. It doesn't come with the plaque or stand, and is not asymetrical; but for the price it was good for my needs at the time. That is overpriced, I got mine for about $100 shipped. It isn't nearly as good as the LE that MR made or the eFX for that matter, but again it comes down to what your purpose is.

 

[Amanaman]

a little cheaper here https://www.redfordfilms.com/product/MRSW153CE/Stormtrooper_Helmet_Collectors_Edition_EP_IV_CE.html

 

[Deak Starkiller]

That's legit, it is the CE version produced by MR; I actually have this one myself. It doesn't come with the plaque or stand, and is not asymetrical; but for the price it was good for my needs at the time. That is overpriced, I got mine for about $100 shipped. It isn't nearly as good as the LE that MR made or the eFX for that matter, but again it comes down to what your purpose is.

Well I guess my purpose is to have a replica (for the most part) of the Stormtrooper helmet in ANH. I am not interested in the "perfect" helmet from the special editions or JEDI I want the OG ones. Seems kind of cool for $100 bucks or so.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Thanks for the info LOTRfan, how is the quality? Are we talking Don Post masks? and thanks Amanaman.

 

[LOTRFan]

Well I guess my purpose is to have a replica (for the most part) of the Stormtrooper helmet in ANH. I am not interested in the "perfect" helmet from the special editions or JEDI I want the OG ones. Seems kind of cool for $100 bucks or so.

I don't think you will be disappointed, that was similar to my intent as well - I had similar goals as well; not like I was dressing up anytime soon.

 

[LOTRFan]

Thanks for the info LOTRfan, how is the quality? Are we talking Don Post masks? and thanks Amanaman.

Fine, nice and sturdy; my kids have roughed around with it.

 

[Deak Starkiller]

Cool thanks man. Oh and that Redford films link seems to be the symmetrical one, bummer.

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p.s.-love the sig

 

[LOTRFan]

Cool thanks man. Oh and that Redford films link seems to be the symmetrical one, bummer.

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p.s.-love the sig

Mine is symmetrical as well, the LE is the only one that is asymmetrical.

 

[Qrest Fourstar]

Is $375 a good price for a MR Boba Fett ESB Limited edition helmet?


Seems like a good deal to me.

 

[jkno]

Alice, here is some info about Stormie helmets. Rubies doesn't make quality helmets (very rubbery and quite inaccurate), they are ok for Halloween but that's it.

Differences in Master Replicas (eFX) Stormtrooper 1:1 helmets:


Limited Edition: (eFX is exactly like this one but just 500 made)

Suggest Retail Price: $399
Version: "Hero"
Edition Size: 2,500
Geometry: Asymmetrical (screen accurate)
Lens: Bubble Lens (Green and Grey)*
Material: Hand Laid Fiberglass
Interior: Fully lined and padded
Plaque: Yes
Stand: Yes

Collector's Edition Helmet:

Suggested Retail Price: $119
Version: "Stunt"
Edition Size: Open Edition
Geometry: Symmetrical (idealized)
Lends: Flat-Green
Material: Injection molded ABS
Interior: PU Foam Pad on Crown
Plaque: No (you can have it custom made see mine)
Stand: No (you can find custom made stands)



Pictures of mine:

eFX LE:

Master Replicas CE:

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Thanks for the info jkno. I went ahead and bought the cheaper MR one. It's good quality, and an good representation of the Stormtrooper helmet. I got it new for about $80, couldn't resist.
I'd love to have a MR Vader helmet one day. Maybe I come across a good deal or trade one day.

 

[jkno]

I like the MR CE helmet too. It's really nice and the only 2 cons are the lack of the stand and plaque (but i got custom made ones), and the somehow obvious seam in the front. But otherwise it is a great helmet and worth every penny.