Star Wars ANH Han Solo Blaster prop replica review

[Jagjaguwar]

What Stormtrooper did you get? I've given up hope eFX will ever do a Legend version, so I'm on the lookout for a good hero helmet.

Well.... there's a few The Hero one is one of the Master Replicas Limited Editions (the fiberglass one that EFX produced a few of also with minor improvements), but I also have an RS Stunt ESB, an RS Sandtrooper, and an Anovos Stunt repainted to resemble the original HDPE material underneath with chipped paint, etc.

For a Hero style options are a little limited I think, TrooperMaster makes a Hero that looks nice to my eye, but I've no idea how price compares to the MR/EFX fiberglass ones. I assume it's a bit cheaper.

 

[Darth Waller]

Well.... there's a few The Hero one is one of the Master Replicas Limited Editions (the fiberglass one that EFX produced a few of also with minor improvements), but I also have an RS Stunt ESB, an RS Sandtrooper, and an Anovos Stunt repainted to resemble the original HDPE material underneath with chipped paint, etc.

For a Hero style options are a little limited I think, TrooperMaster makes a Hero that looks nice to my eye, but I've no idea how price compares to the MR/EFX fiberglass ones. I assume it's a bit cheaper.

At this point, I think I'd even be happy with a really good stunt version. I just need a Stormtrooper helmet in my collection to go with my eFX Legend Vader.

 

[Jack Bauer]

At this point, I think I'd even be happy with a really good stunt version. I just need a Stormtrooper helmet in my collection to go with my eFX Legend Vader.

I'd go with an RS ANH helmet then. Doesn't get better.

 

[Darth Waller]

I'd go with an RS ANH helmet then. Doesn't get better.

Do you have any pictures of it? How does it compare to the SDS helmet?

 

[jkno]

Do you have any pictures of it? How does it compare to the SDS helmet?

RS only makes stunt helmets. But they are the best, hands down.

 

[Darth Waller]

That does look nice. Is it molded from a screen-used helmet? Is that why it looks bumpy?

 

[Jack Bauer]

That does look nice. Is it molded from a screen-used helmet? Is that why it looks bumpy?

Yes! The bumps are from being cast directly from a screen used ANH helmet. Here is a bit about them:

https://www.rspropmasters.com/about-us/

I would stay away from the SDS, lots of controversy there and you can read about it on the RPF. His helmets are no where near as accurate as the RS.

 

[jkno]

That does look nice. Is it molded from a screen-used helmet? Is that why it looks bumpy?

Exactly. They do a non-bumpy version however if buyer wants to. I have 3 RS Stormie lids and still have a SDS Stunt (I keep it despite the controversy )

 

[DarthRusty]

I'm contemplating getting one of their ESB stunt helmets. I saw some very nice photos of it somewhere here recently.
I'm still telling myself I'm not getting a weathered Todds Solo blaster, that I'm looking at.
Must......be......strong

 

[Marvelito]

To get the thread back on track, does anyone who has gotten a blaster recently have pics they'd like to share?

I know some have gotten it recently and I'd love to see some pics.

 

[Luminous]

To get the thread back on track, does anyone who has gotten a blaster recently have pics they'd like to share?

I know some have gotten it recently and I'd love to see some pics.

Yes! Pics please.

 

[jkno]

I'm contemplating getting one of their ESB stunt helmets. I saw some very nice photos of it somewhere here recently.

Go for it. Here is mine:

 

[DarthRusty]

Sweeeet

I need to decide if I should go RS ESB Stunt Stormtrooper OR Todds DL-44 weathered. I already own the MR EE. If I get the Todds, I'd probably sell the MR. I'd love for Todd to tackle the Bowcaster!

 

[jkno]

Get both, you cannot go wrong with a cool blaster and an accurate helmet

 

[silentman116]

I just ordered the battle worn version thanks to this thread. I own the MR Elite, but the battle worn version of the DL-44 looks to be on an entirely different level. Is anyone making Master Replicas style display stands these days?

Now the wait begins...

 

[El Toro]

Darth Rusty,
Personally, I'd keep the MR EE, although the Todds version is really nice. However if you ever decide to sell the MR EE, I'd like a chance to buy it.

Also, not sure if this is the correct thread, but there's another DL-44 version available, but it's less accurate and costs much less: https://www.evike.com/products/64312/
The evike is also a fairly heavy all metal piece, except for the plastic grips.

Sweeeet

I need to decide if I should go RS ESB Stunt Stormtrooper OR Todds DL-44 weathered. I already own the MR EE. If I get the Todds, I'd probably sell the MR. I'd love for Todd to tackle the Bowcaster!

 

[DarthRusty]

I just ordered the battle worn version thanks to this thread. I own the MR Elite, but the battle worn version of the DL-44 looks to be on an entirely different level. Is anyone making Master Replicas style display stands these days?

Now the wait begins...

Is it a paid in full thing? Is a deposit, like half, taken now with the rest to be paid off before shipping?

& Jkno, you are not helping

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Darth Rusty,
Personally, I'd keep the MR EE, although the Todds version is really nice. However if you ever decide to sell the MR EE, I'd like a chance to buy it.

Also, not sure if this is the correct thread, but there's another DL-44 version available, but it's less accurate and costs much less:
https://www.evike.com/products/64312/


On a general note,

Interesting! Thanks for posting that!

If I had the choice before, I might have cheaped out and gotten this other model because it looks pretty good. Just a couple of minor details missing (like those small greeblies on the top of the muzzle), and obviously the coloring. But I'm glad I didn't know about it and got the Todd's costume one, because I think I would have eventually come to regret getting the cheaper one.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Is it a paid in full thing? Is a deposit, like half, taken now with the rest to be paid off before shipping?

Pay in full up front.

 

[DarthRusty]

Pay in full up front.

Thank you sir.