@Got Maul: so these pictures have surfaced
https://www.facebook.com/thepachstore/posts/721509881334836?hc_location=ufi
Don't want to speculate too much without knowing anything, but it wouldn't be the first time someone's stolen a prototype from a factory, or made some sloppy casts from the molds after official production ended, before painting them in an equally sloppy fashion, and then taking the sloppy photos like what we see here.That looks really really bad.Why are there so much black areas in the chrome?Is it chromed or painted?
That looks really really bad.Why are there so much black areas in the chrome?Is it chromed or painted?
Don't want to speculate too much without knowing anything, but it wouldn't be the first time someone's stolen a prototype from a factory, or made some sloppy casts from the molds after official production ended, before painting them in an equally sloppy fashion, and then taking the sloppy photos like what we see here.
Did anyone notice just how badly those photos were taken ? Not only was it dark, it was also obviously too close and details were over contrasted and shoddy.
Yes, this is one of the prototype helmets but poorly represented. Something I plan on taking up with the Asia distributor on the matter. The details are all there, but its only because I've been staring at our helmet for like close to a year now.
Someone asked about the screen. The screen on the final production is where it is supposed to be. Our prototype might have been too deep, but I compared our production piece to my screen used pics and it is spot on. As for paint job, everyone please read this clearly : We were given access to the hero helmet. This is fact and undeniable. This helmet had a very specific weathering pattern and technique used on it. We copied that exactly. When I say exactly, I mean within 95% accuracy and if anyone knows me, I don't throw numbers like that around often.I wish I could show you pic vs screen used pic, but our contract doesn't allow it . But I still keep pushing it , since pictures speak a thousand words. With that said, this is still mass produced, so yes, you might have variance in some areas of weathering between helmets, but all together, the ones I saw before me that was meant to be in your hands are hands down the BEST REPLICATION job I have ever seen in a run over a thousand units. It ranks up there with the EFX Darth Vader Legendary helmet and am proud of this mass production.
Anyhow, if you're order was cancelled because you got spooked,, there isn't much I can do for it, you lost your spot and we have a very long waiting list that automatically triggers once a space is open. Send me an email, asap : joe@anovos.com and I can see what I can do. No guarantees this late in the game. They are on our shores and they start shipping next or the following week.
Well now, luckily we are not using that mold for the premiere line I can't wait for the TFA Stormtrooper Premiere line, you all are going to get a helmet no one has ever seen before.
Got Maul said:We do not ever take short cuts and this is the unspoken and uncelebrated aspect of our product.
They haven't mentioned the Vader armor going up. I would think there would be some advance notice like there was for the helmet if it was.I know the Darth Vader helmet will be going up in price, in the next day or so. Will the shoulder armor be going up as well?
Any chance that Anovos will sell costumes for people outside of standard sizing?
I love the Anovos armor sets, but at 6'6", I'm pretty sure I couldn't wear any of it. I'm not even certain I could wear the Vader off the site!
I'm in a similar boat. I'm only 6'3" but I feel like I'm just a touch outside the range for the armor, and helmets are always too small. I also wear a size 14 shoe so basically all footwear is a one off custom.