Calling all Darth Vader Helmet pros, you’re my only hope: Jazwares Vault D.Vader primalux costume

[BrooklynWolf X]

https://shop.jazwares.com/products/...icial-primalux-costume?variant=41600304808009

Ever since I picked up 2 clone trooper helmets from the black series (regular clone and capt Rex)…I thought…since I started this journey, why not go for the most iconic helmet there is: Vader.

I don’t know squat on props outside of a few lightsabers. So I don’t know which brand is good, most accurate and so forth.

I ask you Vader helmet historians…does this Jazwares helmet pass the test?

Now, i may be interested in Vaders helmet…but the price has to be reasonable. However…I feel like…if I’m gonna spend upwards of $500-$700…why the hell not go for the full costume? But the helmet must pass the trials….YOUR trials.

Please drop me your opinions fellow collectors!

 

[Rondesmo]

To me this helmet is completely off…
Yeah it looks like a Vader’s helmet and mask from distance but nothing is accurate. Looks like a knock off of the Hasbro V2 or a plastic fancy helmet.

If you can afford a few hundreds of $ more, I highly recommend you to look at fan made works like Quasimodo (skunkprops)
Quasimodo ESB:

Or Mike warren:

Even the more modest (but still fiberglass) New Image Prop is a better option IMO…

You could also try to find the Anovos that was very good.

Even the plastic PCR from EFX is a better option. (ANH version)

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

To me this helmet is completely off…
Yeah it looks like a Vader’s helmet and mask from distance but nothing is accurate. Looks like a knock off of the Hasbro V2 or a plastic fancy helmet.

If you can afford a few hundreds of $ more, I highly recommend you to look at fan made works like Quasimodo (skunkprops)
Quasimodo ESB:
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Or Mike warren:
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Even the more modest (but still fiberglass) New Image Prop is a better option IMO…

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You could also try to find the Anovos that was very good.
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Even the plastic PCR from EFX is a better option. (ANH version)
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My man!! Thank you for this comprehensive list!! Yeah either ROTJ or ESB. Those are my favorites. I know EP3 and beyond have the symmetrical helmets and are “technically” better…but ROTJ and ESB had a more intimidating look. Can’t explain why I feel that way.

So my eyes are drawn to the Anovos one. With your expertise…between Quasimodo, Warren and Anovos…which is THE one?

 

[Rondesmo]

You’re right, ESB and ROTJ are really spectacular in terms of look.
Now the chase begins…

Even if it was a licensed product, the Anovos is not produced anymore if I remember correctly. So maybe difficult to find.

In a general way, fan made are often more accurate than licensed ones.
Mike Warren’s helmets are not cheap. Almost 900 $ if I’m not wrong.
Bookface ( Quasimodo/skunkprops) is about 800 $. But both need to wait approx 6 months to get in hand.
I waited mine (Quasimodo ESB) almost a year but no regret. It’s a fantastic piece.
You can’t go wrong with all. After all it’s a matter of sensibility. Personally, I felt in love when I saw the Quasi for the first time. Sweats 100% Vader IMO.

 

[Rondesmo]

A comparison between the ESB and ROTJ helmet.

 

[budafett]

I love that suit case

 

[BrooklynWolf X]

A comparison between the ESB and ROTJ helmet.

Thank you again for this.

It seems you can’t go wrong with either one.

I have one last request for you:

Do you happen to have a link to these sites? I’m worried my searches will lead me to scammers.

 

[Rondesmo]

You can probably contact Paul through his website:

https://www.skunkworksprops.co.uk/darthvader

 

[Rondesmo]

Fun fact, if I remember correctly, for Rogue One, it’s a Quasimodo ANH modified helmet that was used on set.