vader45
Sr Member
I referred to the original sandtroopers. Not the thrown together ROTJ sandtroopers. Imo the original weathering is far better.
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I referred to the original sandtroopers. Not the thrown together ROTJ sandtroopers. Imo the original weathering is far better.
Does anyone know exactly where their manufacturing facility in Texas is?
Yep, the ear doesn't bother me as all original stormtroopers were haphazardly put together but the paint is just bad, it all looks black and shoved in every corner. Don't see any browns at all. Not quite what they said...
"Knowing just the colors wasn’t enough. What we found was a very intricate, deliberate pattern of heavy weathering using dark, cool paint colors. There was almost nothing "haphazard" about the weathering technique on the helmets. In fact, instead of the conventional “spray and fade” method, there was a mixture of manual, darker paint washes and stippling to create the pattern of weathering. With our helmets, we opted for this method of manual, individualized weathering to capture this technique, rather than a mass volume spray. Though this technique does take longer to execute, we felt strongly that it was the final touch in making the paint job as close in spirit to the original helmets seen on the set.
As a result, each individual helmet has its own unique weathering pattern, and thus no two helmets are exactly alike… a fingerprint with its own unique and distinct hallmarks, if you will."
So far every Anovos Sandtrooper helmet I have seen looks identical especially the dome, so much for "no two helmets are exactly alike".
I may try and see what I can remove to make it less production looking.
Just happy I sort of got what I paid for.
not as believable as the last time they posted this claim, but definitely more believable than the time before that. Still, nothing beats the time before that one, but we were all a lot younger then, and more full of hope.
darthjones
Sr Member
Ha - I didn't even get the Anovos email. But just like clockwork... a chance to write, to give us any kind of an update but no, it is about what we are all already dealing with and what is going on.
No doubt without COVID all of our orders would be fulfilled by tomorrow, right?
Just like clockwork...
No doubt without COVID all of our orders would be fulfilled by tomorrow, right?
Just like clockwork...
robstyle
Master Member
weathering on actual film vs digital media and then in person can look completely different for numerous reasons, lighting, post production, reflections... Age, on set use, storage... all play factors. These two photos were taken very closely together, the black and white is real hand developed 35mm film, the other was digital with color enhancements for a magazine shoot.
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Heyyy... I've got that magazine. 
I'll remain a tad bitter until I receive all my merchandise, but to be as fair as I possibly can; this is good to see.
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"This is the way" : Bringing The Mandalorian Helmet to Life! - ANOVOS Productions LLC
Last summer, we implemented a pilot project to bring several items back to the US for direct manufacturing oversight. This...
www.anovos.com
The ears look correct in this pic. Why did they all end up with that strange gap at the top? (Or is it possibly still wrong but the angle of the pic makes it look right)
Also, still trying to find the location in Texas of their facility. Any clues would be most helpful!
Also, still trying to find the location in Texas of their facility. Any clues would be most helpful!
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Friends, Q1 has officially ended !Hello,
This time we are SUPPOSED to receive...
-ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS™ STORY Imperial Officer Hat Accessory (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: AT-AT Driver Helmet (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: First Order Rank Pauldron (Red/Officer) (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: First Order Rank Pauldron (Set of 3) (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: First Order Rank Pauldron (White/Squad Leader) (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Imperial Royal Guard™ Helmet Accessory (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: First Order Stormtrooper Standard Kit (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Han Solo Jacket (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Kylo Ren Helmet Premier Line (Q4 2019 - Q1 2020)
-ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS™ STORY Cassian Andor Field Jacket (Q1 2020)
-ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS™ STORY Director Krennic Cape Accessory (Q1 2020)
-ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS™ STORY Jyn Erso Scarf and Gloves Accessory Set (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: First Order Flametrooper Helmet Accessory (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: First Order Stormtrooper Armor Kit Replacement Parts (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Han Solo Signature Line Ensemble (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Han Solo Signature Line Pant Accessory (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Han Solo Signature Line Vest Accessory (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Imperial Admiral Rank Badge Accessory (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Imperial Admiral Tunic (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Imperial Stormtrooper Ensemble (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: Imperial Stormtrooper Kit (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: First Order Stormtrooper Completed Premier Ensemble with Helmet and Boots(Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: First Order Stormtrooper Premier Kit with Helmet and Boots (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Kylo Ren Premier Costume Ensemble with Helmet (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Kylo Ren Standard Line Costume Ensemble (Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS: Rey Salvaged X-wing Helmet Accessory(Q1 2020)
-STAR WARS™: THE LAST JEDI: Elite Praetorian Guard Helmet Accessory (Q1 2020)
STAR WARS™: THE LAST JEDI: First Order Stormtrooper Helmet Accessory (Q1 2020)
Q1 - January, February, March
Never tell me the odds
Happy Q2 to everyone
...
Sadly this is not the first Q2 we have to live.
I think this will be my third or fourth since I ordered (and surprisingly I didn’t received the previously mentioned « update » email too).
Let’s take stock for a minute.
Out of the 28 items promised for Q1, how many did actually shipped ?
Well, unless I am mistaken, I counted... 3.
Yes. 3 small items, out of 28.
ATAT helmets, Kylon Ren helmets and Han Solo jackets from TFA (and furthermore, not in large quantities).
I sent an email a few weeks ago, asking for an update because over all, I want f_a_c_t_s about the products.
« COVID19 is causing issues ».
This is how their answer started. Yes, for an order made years ago, this is their answer...
Today I see the communication around The Mandalorian helmet and I am -again- really disappointed (strange they didn’t pointed out the quality issues like the ears indeed).
How dare they advertise this when they give us no updates about all the other 60 items waiting ? Furthermore while a new Quarter begins with nothing new and no general update... crazy.
I will contact Disney again.
Stay safe RPF.
Leeway
Well-Known Member
Over the weekend I got the email ad that the Mandalorian helmets were in stock and shipping.
Monday I did another general inquiry about where my stuff is (Kylo premiere, Rey staff, Luke helmet, Luke belt, etc. Roughly $4500 worth). I asked about the possibility of cancelling some of the orders to exchange for the Mandalorian helmet.
Tuesday they got back to me asking what I wanted to cancel. I said the Rey staff and Luke belt.
Today it was cancelled I got a gift card for the total, ordered the Mando helmet and paid an extra $30 to get the helmet shipped.
They move pretty fast when they get an easy out.
Now we'll see how long it takes to get here.
Monday I did another general inquiry about where my stuff is (Kylo premiere, Rey staff, Luke helmet, Luke belt, etc. Roughly $4500 worth). I asked about the possibility of cancelling some of the orders to exchange for the Mandalorian helmet.
Tuesday they got back to me asking what I wanted to cancel. I said the Rey staff and Luke belt.
Today it was cancelled I got a gift card for the total, ordered the Mando helmet and paid an extra $30 to get the helmet shipped.
They move pretty fast when they get an easy out.
Now we'll see how long it takes to get here.
ggriffaw
Sr Member
I understand that there has been delay after delay and it is frustrating, but expecting very many items to be shipped at this time isn't realistic. Like it or not, COVID19 is causing real disruptions to many things. I'm not convinced we would have seen very many of the Q1 products without the disruptions, but that doesn't mean there aren't legitimate issues this time.
The below video is from a hobby store. Nothing to do with prop replicas. He mentions a reduction in products coming from China. Is that just an excuse too? He has a newer video saying the store will be closed for now.
More realistic communication from Anovos would certainly be appreciated, but it is probably very hard to say much more than things are delayed again. It is very difficult to know when things will get back to normal so making estimates is difficult.
Hopefully the next estimate will have a more realistic batch of products in each quarter.
The below video is from a hobby store. Nothing to do with prop replicas. He mentions a reduction in products coming from China. Is that just an excuse too? He has a newer video saying the store will be closed for now.
More realistic communication from Anovos would certainly be appreciated, but it is probably very hard to say much more than things are delayed again. It is very difficult to know when things will get back to normal so making estimates is difficult.
Hopefully the next estimate will have a more realistic batch of products in each quarter.
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ConvergencePro
Master Member
They likely corrected the issue during production, and its early helmets that have the ear issues. New ones seem fine
Hello ggriffaw,
Please no offense
but I think you missed my point a bit.Of course COVID19 is causing disruptions. This is a worldwide crisis, no one can deny that and certainly not me.
I am personally working for a company which, like most, is directly hit by the consequences of all this (we sadly lost a colleague recently).
But, since the beginning of it and even before, we communicated intensely.
As for ANOVOS, not a word (or strangely and apparently, only for some customers).
I mean, everyday we all get tons of emails from companies all around the world explaining precisely what is going on for their business.
Meanwhile, ANOVOS, which postpones for years the release of approx 60 SW products, is still not able to give us a proper update at the end of a Quarter. Just, "COVID19 is causing issues". Yes. OK. But please, give us FACTS about those items. Where are we at right now ?
Even worse, while the Quarter has ended without an update on all these stuff, ANOVOS continue to communicate for various sales and promotions.
It is indecent.
And of course we do not want anyone to take risks right now, that is not the point, we just want precise updates for what we paid for years ago.
Hello,
Do you have any pictures of these new ones ? Thanks
patrickivan
Sr Member
Is anyone 100% certain that they ACTUALLY have a real production facility in Texas? That Anavos Production LLC in Texas isn't just a small company registration for tax related purposes? They ship stuff in from China, have their one guy glue on a piece, and it's now a produced in USA product. I mean, lots of stuff is physically manufactured in China, brought into north America in pieces to be assembled, just so they can legally slap on a Made in USA / Canada claim.
Threepio
Active Member
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patrickivan
Sr Member
The only reason I didn't post that from yesterday is that unless something has changed since 2018, this strip mall isn't their production facility in texas.
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