eFX Darth Vader A NEW HOPE Helmet!

[Chaosorb]

Great pics Mandible! Getting excited now!

 

[momaw]

Emailed CF, they seemed surprised these are in OZ, looks like EFX screwed them over also

Must say I like the look of the legend better

I did the same and they wanted to know the company that had them. They said they had sent an email to EFX but we all know about EFX and returning emails so this news was not so good for us that ordered thru CF.

I was speaking to Popcutcha today (making last payment on the GG Sweet Pea statue) and they said they don't know how or why, but they seem to be the first anywhere to have got stock, even ahead of the US resellers.

 

[momaw]

Here you go #634...

This is my favourite shot of yours. Nice reflection in the eyes

So it seems my card cover was a one off mistake. Pity it wasn't the helmet itself that was the wrong version.

On the topic of the helmet itself, I notice the interior of the dome is fibrous. I always thought the dome (or at least the lower flared half) was solid on both sides.

 

[Bullseye]

This looks bloody amazing.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

This is my favourite shot of yours. Nice reflection in the eyes

So it seems my card cover was a one off mistake. Pity it wasn't the helmet itself that was the wrong version.

On the topic of the helmet itself, I notice the interior of the dome is fibrous. I always thought the dome (or at least the lower flared half) was solid on both sides.

It's Fibrous on the original Prop, nice that they kept it for the Limited

 

[jkno]

It is because of the fiberglass texture (indeed present on the screen used helmet). I think that even the MR/eFX Stormtrooper LE has that texture under the black padding since it was made of fiberglass. I hope the new Scout helmet if still made of fiberglass to not have it (to be sanded down or something)

 

[shocktrooper_au]

It is because of the fiberglass texture (indeed present on the screen used helmet). I think that even the MR/eFX Stormtrooper LE has that texture under the black padding since it was made of fiberglass. I hope the new Scout helmet if still made of fiberglass to not have it (to be sanded down or something)

I dont mind it internally, but I wouldn't like it visible say on the blinders

 

[Mandible]

This is my favourite shot of yours. Nice reflection in the eyes

So it seems my card cover was a one off mistake. Pity it wasn't the helmet itself that was the wrong version.

On the topic of the helmet itself, I notice the interior of the dome is fibrous. I always thought the dome (or at least the lower flared half) was solid on both sides.

Well spotted

Gotta be honest, I'm not at all disappointed with the Limited (vs Legend). It looks how I remember him.

 

[jkno]

I dont mind it internally, but I wouldn't like it visible say on the blinders

That is what I was thinking too. Internally I'm 100% sure eFX will pad it completely, and thus quite inaccurate. The Scout helmet should use a 3M head band like this instead:

 

[momaw]

It's Fibrous on the original Prop, nice that they kept it for the Limited

It is because of the fiberglass texture (indeed present on the screen used helmet). I think that even the MR/eFX Stormtrooper LE has that texture under the black padding since it was made of fiberglass. I hope the new Scout helmet if still made of fiberglass to not have it (to be sanded down or something)

Thanks guys. Guess I somehow glossed over the whole "fibre"glass thing

jkno, you are always a great source of knowledge.

Well spotted

Gotta be honest, I'm not at all disappointed with the Limited (vs Legend). It looks how I remember him.

Don't get me wrong, I love the helmet. It looks great. And it does seem to be very faithful. My only real regret in the limited over the legend is the loss of the c-scar. It's just a nice distinctive mark that screams Ep IV. efx have done a great job with this and it is the highlight of my collection. I can certainly see how the "full size" bug bit jkno.

 

[3phase]

A couple more...

And one for those that asked...

Mate is that a MR Boba helmet

 

[Darth Waller]

Great shots, Mandible! Love the Boba, Vader and Stormtrooper line-up.

 

[winter]

Are the lenses scuffed up on both the Legend and Limited versions? Those Limited pics are very nice!

 

[Jaycepticon]

Looks great, definitely happier to get the Limited version.

 

[momaw]

Are the lenses scuffed up on both the Legend and Limited versions? Those Limited pics are very nice!

It's not the clearest of plastic (ie they seem a little cloudy) but no scuffing or marks on mine.

 

[Mandible]

Mate is that a MR Boba helmet

Hey dude,

Yep, it's the MR signature edition but I used one of your stands and had a different plaque made to match the Stormtrooper helmet.

 

[Mandible]

Great shots, Mandible! Love the Boba, Vader and Stormtrooper line-up.

Thank Waller!

 

[winter]

It's not the clearest of plastic (ie they seem a little cloudy) but no scuffing or marks on mine.

Thanks. I might have to grab a limited also and see which one I like best

 

[PopCultKid]

Pics as promised.

Funny how these hit down under first. You lucky *******s!

I ordered mine from Brians Toys and they recieved and shipped their first small batch already. Still waiting on mine but they don't have an ETA on their next load.

Your pics look great man! They make me feel content with missing the Legend. How does the two tone show up in hand? It seems to be a little washed out in your pics. Or is that a good exaple of what to expect in person?

 

[Chaosorb]

Funny how these hit down under first. You lucky *******s!

I ordered mine from Brians Toys and they recieved and shipped their first small batch already. Still waiting on mine but they don't have an ETA on their next load.

Your pics look great man! They make me feel content with missing the Legend. How does the two tone show up in hand? It seems to be a little washed out in your pics. Or is that a good exaple of what to expect in person?

I was also looking at this and wondering the same thing about the paint. I can't wait for mine to come in.