well looks like another MR stormtrooper helmet redo....looks a little more symmetrical to me though!!!!!
http://www.efxcollectibles.com
well looks like another MR stormtrooper helmet redo....looks a little more symmetrical to me though!!!!!
http://www.efxcollectibles.com
Is the SAME helmet as the MR. They explain about that in their site.
I hope we see some new and more accurate stuff than MR gear sold under a different banner
Not in their site yet:
"Q. We thought that eFX was going to introduce its first products at Comic Con in July. How come you are offering the A New Hope Stormtrooper Helmet now?
A. Yes, that was the original plan to introduce our first products at San Diego Comic Con; however, as you know, many collectors were extremely disappointed when their order for a Stormtrooper Helmet was cancelled by either Master Replicas or their Authorized Retailers. Unfortunately not enough helmets were made and shipped before MRs license expired and as a result a large number of customers were unable to own this iconic helmet.
Lucasfilm became aware of this issue and discussed it with us to determine a way to help out the fans and fix this short fall.
Rather than see disappointed fans facing high prices on e-Bay, etc., Lucasfilm granted eFX special permission to make additional helmets at this time, even though it was not part of our original product plan.
Q. Where can we purchase one of these helmets?
A. Due to the very limited quantity that we are producing, our U.S. customers will only be able to purchase them directly from us.
A very small quantity will be available internationally since, some of those orders were cancelled, as well.
In an effort to minimize the cost of shipping to our international customers, we will identify where they will be available if you live outside the U.S.
Q. Can you ensure that a collector who had their order cancelled is able to obtain one of your helmets?
A. Obviously, we cannot guarantee that everyone who had their order cancelled will be able to purchase one of ours since we do not have access to the database of cancelled orders.
For those who ordered a helmet directly from Master Replicas and your order was cancelled, simply send to us your cancellation e-mail you received from MR and you will be given the first opportunity to order one from us. The complete instructions will be available on our website as we get closer to the ordering day.
If you ordered your helmet from an Authorized Retailer, we are very sorry that we will not be able to offer you priority ordering since we will not be able to verify the authenticity of any orders cancelled by Authorized Retailers.
Q. What will be the cost and edition size of your Stormtooper Helmet?
A. The suggested retail price of this helmet will be the same as MR, US$399, and the edition size will be strictly limited to 500 pieces. This is substantially less than the 1,452 shortage of Master Replicas original published edition size of 2,500. However, 500 is the approximate number of MR direct and Authorized Retailers pre-orders that were cancelled and this number is consistent with the eFX philosophy of keeping collectibles, collectible.
Q. What is the difference between eFXs helmet and the one that Master Replicas made?
A. The helmet will be the same one that Master Replicas made - the hero version from Episode IV: A New Hope - complete with all the wonky details of the original. It will also include both green and grey lenses. Remember that this is not a new product, simply the completion of orders for those disappointed collectors. However, the eFX Stormtrooper Helmet will come with our new base and plaque design, and an eFX Certificate of Authenticity.
Many collectors have expressed a concern about their ability to display eFXs new products with their existing Master Replicas collection.
We are very excited about our new base and plaque design and believe that it can easily be displayed side by side with your current Master Replicas collection.
Q. Have you determined the pre-order and ship dates yet?
A. The pre-order date is scheduled to be on May 5, 2008 with shipment in early June, and believe it or not, perhaps earlier. We are currently working with the vendor on the production schedule, since this item was not part of our original production plan with them.
One of the biggest issues that eFX is trying to address is the time between pre-order and delivery dates of our products.
It is our goal to give customers the most accurate dates we expect a product to ship so they can plan and budget for their purchases. Of course, there may be exceptions to this rule, for example if we offer special low run items that require advance pre-orders.
The details and procedures for pre-orders will appear on our website so dont forget to check www.efxcollectibles.com regularly.
You may also enter your e-mail address to join our mailing list, so that we can inform you of the details of the pre-order date and other important eFX announcements "
wow.....prolly won't get since i have the MR one already!!!!
So to remedy not making enough to begin with, they will again not make enough, makes a ton of sense to me...
animetronic said:
There you have in a nutshell the problem a licensed helmet maker faces - different people wanting different things, completely at odds with each otherallosaur176 said:
Cheers
Jez
They could always do both.BingoBongo275 said:
animetronic said:
There you have in a nutshell the problem a licensed helmet maker faces - different people wanting different things, completely at odds with each otherallosaur176 said:
Cheers
Jez
The sanitized and symmetrical version - done right - as an open numbered collectible and the direct from original in a fixed numbered capacity.
They should definitely stop trying to do both in the same helmet!
ortiz34 said:
I hear ya....I suspect that eFx got the last 500 that didn't make it out the door in time for MR to ship them.....poor planning on MR's part and those on the waiting list, especially outside the U.S. get screwed....again.
I'm through with pre-orders.
im sure these 500 will sell instantly, the generic white stormie helmet is arguably one every fan would buy(certainly anyone that bought one of the colored clones would). Im not expecting a 10000 edition size but if they fairly easily sold out of every clone at 500-750 they could easily do 2000...
Well lets think, MR did a bespoke symmetrical sculpt which was used as the mould for the Shadowtrooper........NoHumorMan said:
They could always do both.
The sanitized and symmetrical version - done right - as an open numbered collectible and the direct from original in a fixed numbered capacity.
They should definitely stop trying to do both in the same helmet!
Cheers
Jez
Come on, man, give them a break. This is a new company and they are trying to do something nice.ortiz34 said:
It's not even their problem or obligation to remedy, but yet they are offering those who had their orders cancelled a second chance.
If they have their cancellation e-mail, they will have priority status when ordering. Sounds fair to me.
Why would they need to make any more than 500, when a little over 1000 people have one already? 1548 wonky helmets is not too bad. With 1000 or so symmetrical ones, I think mostly everyone will be satisfied.
I dont think it has ANYTHING to do with not making money rather than 'being nice' (wouldnt cost me 400- , that would be nice). IMHO given the choice of only owning 1 helmet, people would chose a white stormie over the plethora of clones and repaints they made, goes to assume they would make MORE of the stormie right? As by MR experience, ANYTHING assumed to be popular they sell out 500 within a few hours as im sure this will sell out quickly, and as im sure tons of people will be shut out AGAIN. They used to make several thousand sabers but wont make a couple thousand stormies(that sell for roughly the same)????AT-AT Luvah said:
But not to mention the suckers that paid a premium for this since it was (only 500) now more are being made. So which is it, do they want to make a really low numbered edition 500 (like before) or add another 500 so SOME of the people get another shot at it but still not enough to give everyone a shot?
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