eFX Darth Vader A NEW HOPE Helmet!

[Vitus]

Count me in!

 

[automaton]

when does he preorder hit?

 

[jkno]

when does he preorder hit?

Wish I knew. I'm waiting for this badly.

 

[QuiGonFishing]

The eFX website is a travesty. My guess is that we'll hear about the pre-order here first, or through some of our more connected vendors...

 

[furystorm]

I'll email my pusher, I mean dealer, tomorrow. See what I can dig up.

 

[jkno]

The eFX website is a travesty. My guess is that we'll hear about the pre-order here first, or through some of our more connected vendors...

Bryan usually posts on Rebelscum about pre-orders and such. We are all waiting there for news regarding the ANH Vader helmet and a schedule for the TIE Fighter too.

 

[Vader AL]

Can't wait to see this one but this will tide me over:

https://www.efxcollectibles.com/p-102-helmet-in-development.aspx

 

[jkno]

Seen that yesterday, but there is no comparison between the ultimate Vader collectible and the rebel pilot helmet

 

[Vader AL]

Seen that yesterday, but there is no comparison between the ultimate Vader collectible and the rebel pilot helmet

Well of course not, Vader collectibles trump all....although to be totally accurate it's the Luke rebel helmet signature edition.

Speaking of eFX:

https://cgi.ebay.com/Autographed-St...58?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a616bbef6=

 

[furystorm]

Yeah, I've been watching that one too.

 

[Avenger]

I'm speaking out of ignorance on the efx helmets, but some of the pictures I've seen gives me pause because the plastic helmets looks thin, almost Halloween costume material quality. Do they line these with anything on the inside? Seems like they'd feel cheap if they're just a painted, thin plastic shell. I'd expect they'd do more to a $900 collectible. The one efx helmet I've see the inside of is the stormtrooper helm (a mere $150 piece), which just has some foam padding here and there inside.

Anyone able to set me straight on this?

 

[furystorm]

Leather interior throughout on my McVader, very nice too.

 

[Avenger]

Leather interior throughout on my McVader, very nice too.

Is the plastic pretty sturdy? Sounds like they're giving them the $900 treatment if they're lining with leather.

 

[budafett]

I'm speaking out of ignorance on the efx helmets, but some of the pictures I've seen gives me pause because the plastic helmets looks thin, almost Halloween costume material quality. Do they line these with anything on the inside? Seems like they'd feel cheap if they're just a painted, thin plastic shell. I'd expect they'd do more to a $900 collectible. The one efx helmet I've see the inside of is the stormtrooper helm (a mere $150 piece), which just has some foam padding here and there inside.

Anyone able to set me straight on this?

My 3 MR Helmets LE (MR was basically the old efX) and they're all sturdy of fiberglass and have customized lined padding inside the helmet which adds a great touch. They're defiantly worth the money!

 

[shocktrooper_au]

I have the EFX stormtrooper helmet it's fibreglass & padded, there are 2 lines I beleive a cheaper line made from ABS this is the one your talking about, I beleive the MC vaber & ANH will be Fibreglass

 

[Avenger]

I have the EFX stormtrooper helmet it's fibreglass & padded, there are 2 lines I beleive a cheaper line made from ABS this is the one your talking about, I beleive the MC vaber & ANH will be Fibreglass

You're probably right then. I didn't know there were 2 versions.

 

[jkno]

I'm speaking out of ignorance on the efx helmets, but some of the pictures I've seen gives me pause because the plastic helmets looks thin, almost Halloween costume material quality. Do they line these with anything on the inside? Seems like they'd feel cheap if they're just a painted, thin plastic shell. I'd expect they'd do more to a $900 collectible. The one efx helmet I've see the inside of is the stormtrooper helm (a mere $150 piece), which just has some foam padding here and there inside.

Anyone able to set me straight on this?

You can see the differences on the Master Replicas Collector's Edition Stormtrooper helmet (or the recent eFX Precision Cast), and the MR/eFX Limited Edition LE below


Differences in Master Replicas/eFX Stormtrooper 1:1 helmet:


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

Suggest Retail Price: $399
Version: "Hero"
Edition Size: 2,500 (only 1,048 made by MR and 500 by eFX)
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 (eFX Precision Cast):


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
Stand: No


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[Avenger]

You can see the differences on the Master Replicas Collector's Edition Stormtrooper helmet (or the recent eFX Precision Cast), and the MR/eFX Limited Edition LE below


Differences in Master Replicas/eFX Stormtrooper 1:1 helmet:


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

Suggest Retail Price: $399
Version: "Hero"
Edition Size: 2,500 (only 1,048 made by MR and 500 by eFX)
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 (eFX Precision Cast):


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
Stand: No


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That helps a lot. The efx looks a lot nicer. I'm really wanting to get one of these vader helms, but since I'm new to the efx line, want to be sure about them before dropping $900 on one.

 

[jstep13]

There wouldnt be an insane amount of hype for this helmet (if you've followed this thread) if there was any worry about eFX's quality.

 

[jkno]

There wouldnt be an insane amount of hype for this helmet (if you've followed this thread) if there was any worry about eFX's quality.

Exactly. Both Master Replicas and eFX made superb prop replicas.