Yeah since each helmet is integrated into that very protective shipping box I don't think you could combine shipping. Using USPS would be cheaper but I guess they feel UPS has a better track record. Also I got a delivery notice for today so I think I'm finally getting the Rey helmet!
I did read somewhere that they will finally give Phasma a chance to shine on the new movie. Hope they will do her justice. Phasma was supposed to be the Boba Fett of the Sequel Trilogy I believe.
I wished I had pulled the trigger on Rey helmet as well. Been reading pretty good comments on it. I did pre-order the Blue Squadron one though.
It's tough to admit, but overall I'd have to say I'm pretty disappointed and wouldn't advise people to buy it. It's my first go into "props" so a bit of a let down. I was thinking of maybe painting the teeth more solid grey like we see in the stunt helmet above. Also the left eye was not cut clean and the black strip across the top does not mask where the two parts of the helmet come together. Not sure how "accurate" that is but from a cleanliness standpoint it should have been done.
I don't need anything super screen accurate, but expected a bit more for $250. I thought I had researched them enough, guess not. Any thoughts from someone more knowledgeable on how to help it out would be great.
Spend a good hour or two on starwarshelmets.com and look at the original helmets. You'll find that they were incredibly rough and sloppy looking. The issue is that Anovos first went to try and "clean up" the armor, but retain some of the wonkiness that people on the RPF typically prefer-it's more "accurate" to the film suits, rather than a perfect "idealized" replica that the general public "expects". This is the first thing I thought of when they announced this V2 helmet- the general public who does not study the original suits or at least has a basic knowledge of how half-assed the originals looked, will get this replica in and then ultimately complain about it. This was actually the case when they first shipped the armor kits out. People were upset or confused as to why some details were not perfectly aligned (like on the abdominal plate/cod piece as an example). They demanded refunds or replacements. Had to tell this to a couple locals who bought the armor to join the 501st.
As I mentioned above, they ultimately should have left the teeth the same way as their first version, but used the new aerators and decals, and it would have been better at the end of the day. If you repaint the teeth, then I think you'll be fine
It's tough to admit, but overall I'd have to say I'm pretty disappointed and wouldn't advise people to buy it. It's my first go into "props" so a bit of a let down. I was thinking of maybe painting the teeth more solid grey like we see in the stunt helmet above. Also the left eye was not cut clean and the black strip across the top does not mask where the two parts of the helmet come together. Not sure how "accurate" that is but from a cleanliness standpoint it should have been done.
I don't need anything super screen accurate, but expected a bit more for $250. I thought I had researched them enough, guess not. Any thoughts from someone more knowledgeable on how to help it out would be great.