Dude that is amazing!! Do you have any more pictures?the point of idealized props or production replicas is a nice thing. I am clearly a member of the idealized group because already as a child I was absolutely fascinated of the stormtrooper armor and there was a certain image of a stormtooper helmet and what it would look like, also from the inside, in my head. I have to say, I never saw me as an hardcore star wars fan. I love science fiction movies and my favorite is 2001, because it is so scientific. but star wars can take you really some kind of out of reality and thats nice from time to time. and the design of the armor and the spaceships are really beautiful. so when I was getting access to a foundry one day, I had the chance to realize an idea. when I saw episode 3 I really liked the design of the clone trooper and had to realize all were cgi, but I wanted to have a "real" one at home. a piece of hardware and when I saw the gree helmet I thought: I could cast one in aluminum. just out of the universe and it should look funktional also in the inside, but not the disappointing way the interior looked in the compendium. so uncomfortable! I always thought of a motorcycle helmet like interior with some screens and stuff inside. for me it is great to have something out of the movie, connected to a certain scene. and such a collectible is always a catalyst for conversation.
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I strive for my props and costumes to be as screen accurate as possible. The only major exception to that rule is where durability is concerned. I will sacrifice some accuracy if the structural integrity or usability of an item will be enhanced by foregoing 100% authenticity. I spend a lot of time and money on my things so that they can be worn/ used and I make them to last.
I believe that as amazing as these look on display, costumes and props are made to be worn/ handled.
Yes!Yeah, there's a whole spectrum of "idealized" as well. I tend to lean towards LOOKING accurate, but I prefer idealized materials: if they used plastic but it was meant to look like metal, I prefer metal.
Regarding weathering on Stormie helmets for example I was never a fan of the chipped buckets. I appreciate the hard work in making them look like that, but I'd never want one in my collection.
Excuse my ignorance, but isn't a non-dented, clean paint job, Fett bucket just a Mandalorian helmet?Interesting thought, as I know everyone's mileage varies. Heck mine varies from prop to prop.
I would love an HDPE Stormtrooper helmet, but don't necessarily want it chipped either. That may be in part to seeing some Trooper helmets in collections that just seem overly chipped. I might be different if I could get one that wasn't overly chipped out; and I do want all the warts, warpage and weirdness that can be seen on the originals. So in the Stormtroopers case, maybe I'm partly idealized. If I can't get a good RS HDPE, then an RS ABS will be plenty good enough. so maybe I'm half-and-half. [emoji38]
But when it comes to ANH Darth Vader - it can't be beat up enough. The Tantive IV Vader helmet was a total wreck - and I just drink up all that detail in the movie as well as the prop.
To me, an ANH Vader Helmet just isn't Vader without all that juicy detail: paint drips, brush strokes, nicks, scars , dust, and grime. I've always been a fan of the ESB Vader - been my favorite for as long as I can remember. But I can't take my eyes off the all the detail of my ANH Vader. It's easily my favorite of the three helmets now.
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So now, when it comes to Boba Fett - I'm much the same way as Vader for me. Beat up, chipped, and battle worn. Just like in the movie. I don't see to many people wanting an idealized Boba Fett without the dent and non-chipped paintwork.