Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet

Art Andrews · 12-15-2011, 05:18 PM

Well, this is a bit bittersweet. I bid on several helmets from the Premiere Props eBay auctions but bid higher than any others for this helmet as I thought it looked exceptional... and I snagged it. Now Premiere Props listed many of the helmets as broken, even some that weren't evident. This helmet wasn't listed as broken... but when I got it a big chunk was missing from the side you couldn't see in the auction! UGH!!! I was so excited about this and now just kind of disappointed. Other than the chunk missing, it really is a pretty nice piece!

While I typically buy from Prop Store, I have written Premiere Props and we will see how their customer service is.

Xenophon1 · 12-15-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Andrews

Well, this is a bit bittersweet. I bid on several helmets from the Premiere Props eBay auctions but bid higher than any others for this helmet as I thought it looked exceptional... and I snagged it. Now Premiere Props listed many of the helmets as broken, even some that weren't evident. This helmet wasn't listed as broken... but when I got it a big chunk was missing from the side you couldn't see in the auction! UGH!!! I was so excited about this and now just kind of disappointed. Other than the chunk missing, it really is a pretty nice piece!

It is a nice piece, congrats.

In your picture it looks so rounded and symmetrical that I'd wonder if it wasn't deliberately distressed for a shot of something piercing the wearer's neck, in which case you might conceivably be able to screen-match it--which would make the "damage" perhaps a blessing rather than a curse...

Art Andrews · 12-15-2011, 06:16 PM

Possible, but I think it is highly unlikely. It is a really clean break, almost like someone picked it up by an edge and it just snapped off. I just wish they would have noted it in the auction and shown a pic so I would have known before bidding.

Supa troop · 12-15-2011, 06:21 PM

You know what, i was just bidding on one of these and i'm happy to report ive been outbid.

Although its a lovely piece, the more i read the item discription the more i wish i had not begun to bid on it.

Also the spike that you have on the top of your's is missing on the one i was bidding on, to some including me at first, i thought hey it adds to it's appeal and authenticity but now im really glad iv'e been outbid.

i hope i don't regret the decision not to persue this item in time to come

Art Andrews · 12-15-2011, 06:25 PM

I really like the piece... it isn't of very high build quality, but I dig the paint job.

Art Andrews · 12-15-2011, 06:26 PM

and it goes nicely with our 300 Spartan.

Supa troop · 12-15-2011, 06:29 PM

Oh i agree its definately a really nice piece, i just hope i dont live to regret my decision.

i love all the Sand and Sandal movie props i own quite a bit myself, i just wasn't 100% about this one, a break like your's i think i could live with but an important piece like the spike hmmmmmmmm i'm not so sure i could live with that

Supa troop · 12-15-2011, 06:33 PM

This is the one i was bidding on, see how the spike is missing, i just dont know if i could live with that

Art Andrews · 12-15-2011, 06:35 PM

Yeah... for me, I don't like that particular one because it is smooth and doesn't have the texturing on it.

Supa troop · 12-15-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Andrews

Yeah... for me, I don't like that particular one because it is smooth and doesn't have the texturing on it.

Well that has made me feel better, i made the right choice by not re-bidding

saxe coburg · 12-17-2011, 10:26 AM

So are these just vac-formed or are they fiberglass?

Art Andrews · 12-19-2011, 04:18 PM

They appear to be a soft resin.

Art Andrews · 12-23-2011, 09:59 AM

A little bummed to report back that I have heard nothing back from Premiere Props... Guess they are taking the Honey Badger route...

... and this is why I usually buy my props from Prop Store. Stephen and Brandon would never let this happen or would address it immediately if it did.

.:MirrorminD:. · 12-23-2011, 12:09 PM

Its a nice looking piece.

Ripcode · 12-29-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Andrews

A little bummed to report back that I have heard nothing back from Premiere Props... Guess they are taking the Honey Badger route...

... and this is why I usually buy my props from Prop Store. Stephen and Brandon would never let this happen or would address it immediately if it did.

Well I now know to be a bit careful when/if dealing with Premiere Props.

SirNedKingsly · 01-20-2012, 12:32 AM

Im sorry that they seem to be blowing you off - but its an interesting piece!

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12-15-2011, 05:18 PM	#1
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Well, this is a bit bittersweet. I bid on several helmets from the Premiere Props eBay auctions but bid higher than any others for this helmet as I thought it looked exceptional... and I snagged it. Now Premiere Props listed many of the helmets as broken, even some that weren't evident. This helmet wasn't listed as broken... but when I got it a big chunk was missing from the side you couldn't see in the auction! UGH!!! I was so excited about this and now just kind of disappointed. Other than the chunk missing, it really is a pretty nice piece! While I typically buy from Prop Store, I have written Premiere Props and we will see how their customer service is. Attached Thumbnails

12-15-2011, 06:16 PM	#3
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Possible, but I think it is highly unlikely. It is a really clean break, almost like someone picked it up by an edge and it just snapped off. I just wish they would have noted it in the auction and shown a pic so I would have known before bidding.

12-15-2011, 06:21 PM	#4
Supa troop Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,365	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet You know what, i was just bidding on one of these and i'm happy to report ive been outbid. Although its a lovely piece, the more i read the item discription the more i wish i had not begun to bid on it. Also the spike that you have on the top of your's is missing on the one i was bidding on, to some including me at first, i thought hey it adds to it's appeal and authenticity but now im really glad iv'e been outbid. i hope i don't regret the decision not to persue this item in time to come

12-15-2011, 06:25 PM	#5
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet I really like the piece... it isn't of very high build quality, but I dig the paint job.

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12-15-2011, 06:26 PM	#6
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet and it goes nicely with our 300 Spartan.

12-15-2011, 06:29 PM	#7
Supa troop Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,365	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Oh i agree its definately a really nice piece, i just hope i dont live to regret my decision. i love all the Sand and Sandal movie props i own quite a bit myself, i just wasn't 100% about this one, a break like your's i think i could live with but an important piece like the spike hmmmmmmmm i'm not so sure i could live with that

12-15-2011, 06:33 PM	#8
Supa troop Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,365	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet This is the one i was bidding on, see how the spike is missing, i just dont know if i could live with that

12-15-2011, 06:35 PM	#9
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Yeah... for me, I don't like that particular one because it is smooth and doesn't have the texturing on it.

12-17-2011, 10:26 AM	#11
saxe coburg Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Knoxville TENN. Posts: 626	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet So are these just vac-formed or are they fiberglass?

12-19-2011, 04:18 PM	#12
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet They appear to be a soft resin.

12-23-2011, 09:59 AM	#13
Art Andrews RPF Staff Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 10,480	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet A little bummed to report back that I have heard nothing back from Premiere Props... Guess they are taking the Honey Badger route... ... and this is why I usually buy my props from Prop Store. Stephen and Brandon would never let this happen or would address it immediately if it did.

12-23-2011, 12:09 PM	#14
.:MirrorminD:. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 655	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Its a nice looking piece. Last edited by .:MirrorminD:.; 12-27-2011 at 08:59 AM.

01-20-2012, 12:32 AM	#16
SirNedKingsly Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 45	Re: Immortals Greek Hoplite Helmet Im sorry that they seem to be blowing you off - but its an interesting piece!

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