Best Cap shield replicas?

[GeneralFROSTY]

The MCU shield has been around long enough for there to be a definitive prop replica, but aside from the Marvel Masterworks licensed "duplicate", with the claw marks, I haven't seen anything come close to true studio "Hero" quality.
The EFX prop suffered from barely noticeable grooves in the star section, even though being cast off an original, the low quality of that detail was a deal breaker for me.
The Masterworks version would of been a serious consideration, but the choice to do the Panther scratched detail kinda killed it for me personally (but hoping a "clean" version can be made).
Other than those versions, we've had offerings by King Arts, though ok, are undersized, which changes the proportions of the center section star, making it look off.
I'm interested in hearing insight and opinions on all the offerings of this prop, be it licensed or not.

 

[Gator Fett]

CF is the gold standard. This one just sold in the JY.

CF Captain America replica prop aluminum metal shield battle damage

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

CF is the gold standard. This one just sold in the JY.

CF Captain America replica prop aluminum metal shield battle damage

I actually own a CF shield. It's due for a repaint as I've long since improved my finishing on these.
As gorgeous as it is, the only drawback is the star is not grooved into the shield.

 

[dontfeedmyego]

Apart from the $4k Marvel prop exclusive version with the black panther scratches- no one has actually done a great replica that is:
Metal
correct size,
correct star size with grooves,
correct back of shield detail.
They all are missing one of those above details.

Im surprised. Nearly 10 years and no one has gotten it right
Lager toys did make one that looks closest one- but I've never been able to find one for sale (would love a lead if someone had one)- not sure on centre circle size though.. might be 1'' too big

 

[tripoli]

Actually, Relicmaker has. But he only made 10 of them, copied directly from the Prop Store of London screen used shield.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Apart from the $4k Marvel prop exclusive version with the black panther scratches- no one has actually done a great replica that is:
Metal
correct size,
correct star size with grooves,
correct back of shield detail.
They all are missing one of those above details.

Im surprised. Nearly 10 years and no one has gotten it right
Lager toys did make one that looks closest one- but I've never been able to find one for sale (would love a lead if someone had one)- not sure on centre circle size though.. might be 1'' too big
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Exactly! One of those details always missing!

 

[dontfeedmyego]

Actually, Relicmaker has. But he only made 10 of them, copied directly from the Prop Store of London screen used shield.

No. His star isn’t grooved into the shield. It’s glued on top like all others

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I'd love to see someone offer a truly authentic replica...as it seemingly hasn't been done yet.

 

[dontfeedmyego]

I'd love to see someone offer a truly authentic replica...as it seemingly hasn't been done yet.

Me too. Snap one up in a second

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Here's one I can't find much information on, from a company called Beast Kingdom. Looks like a re-branded EFX shield based on the shallow etch lines in the star...

 

[Synz314]

Beast Kingdom is legit. Though that shield is at least $1500. They also have the red and blue shield.

 

[JKKS]

The Beast Kingdom shields are well oversized at 27" in diameter.

 

[dontfeedmyego]

The Beast Kingdom shields are well oversized at 27" in diameter.

And resin I think

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

There is also this version available. Not much information on the website, so I'd have to send an email, but right away I can see it's been painted incorrectly (the groove edges left bare metal) but looks to have alot of features absent from other offerings...

Classic Captain America Shield (100% Metal)

This replica Captain America shield is made of metal, and is a screen accurate prop that looks identical to the ones used in Marvel movies! 1:1 scale, high quality painting, and real leather arm straps make this one of the best Captain America accessories for any serious cosplayer!

the-armorfactory.com

 

[dontfeedmyego]

There is also this version available. Not much information on the website, so I'd have to send an email, but right away I can see it's been painted incorrectly (the groove edges left bare metal) but looks to have alot of features absent from other offerings...

Classic Captain America Shield (100% Metal)

This replica Captain America shield is made of metal, and is a screen accurate prop that looks identical to the ones used in Marvel movies! 1:1 scale, high quality painting, and real leather arm straps make this one of the best Captain America accessories for any serious cosplayer!

the-armorfactory.com

Nice find. I *think it’s a pressed Shield, so the detail is raised not machined. But it’s hard to tell

 

[Cabla]

Apart from the $4k Marvel prop exclusive version with the black panther scratches- no one has actually done a great replica that is:
Metal
correct size,
correct star size with grooves,
correct back of shield detail.
They all are missing one of those above details.

Im surprised. Nearly 10 years and no one has gotten it right
Lager toys did make one that looks closest one- but I've never been able to find one for sale (would love a lead if someone had one)- not sure on centre circle size though.. might be 1'' too big
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What is the one in this picture? Is it a pic of the Lager? I really want a nice version of the shield. Been looking at the metal cattoys version but I don’t know for sure because it looks pressed. The one in this pic looks nice.

 

[dontfeedmyego]

What is the one in this picture? Is it a pic of the Lager? I really want a nice version of the shield. Been looking at the metal cattoys version but I don’t know for sure because it looks pressed. The one in this pic looks nice.

Yes lager.
But they are long sold out.

The cat toys is a pressed Shield

 

[Cabla]

Yes lager.
But they are long sold out.

The cat toys is a pressed Shield

Thanks for your reply. Any recommendations on something close to the Lager version? I like the version from the-armorfactory with the exception of the paint. The star and the blue looks great. Not sure if anyone has ordered from them to comment if they were happy with it.

 

[dontfeedmyego]

Thanks for your reply. Any recommendations on something close to the Lager version? I like the version from the-armorfactory with the exception of the paint. The star and the blue looks great. Not sure if anyone has ordered from them to comment if they were happy with it.

Unfortunately not- that’s kinda the point of this topic- no one has really made a truly accurate Shield

 

[Cabla]

Unfortunately not- that’s kinda the point of this topic- no one has really made a truly accurate Shield

Thanks dontfeedmyego. I want one now so I will probably just go with the ABS Cattoys version until someone makes a good metal replica.