Here is my Rubies dome (which has the entire mount removed) on top of the Black Series Vader:
https://fandfcollectibles.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/img_5921.jpg
Here is my Rubies dome (which has the entire mount removed) on top of the Black Series Vader:
https://fandfcollectibles.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/img_5921.jpg
Here is my Rubies dome (which has the entire mount removed) on top of the Black Series Vader:
https://fandfcollectibles.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/img_5921.jpg
Well for my money, I think it looks great with the modified Rubies helmet. Considering the assumed cost of the EFX helmet (if you could even find it on evilbay) would prob be cost prohibitive for most and I'm not sure I would want to invest that much money on just the helmet considering the other issues with the inaccuracies.
If I could manage to find a rubies set on ebay for a decent price I might just pick this up for a cool vader display. I have the stormtrooper helmet and love it.
Here is my Rubies dome (which has the entire mount removed) on top of the Black Series Vader:
https://fandfcollectibles.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/img_5921.jpg
BTW, which Rubies dome is that from? The 2005 dome is a mess with the top strip and brow. Or is this a customized Rubies dome?
I got mine today and couldn't be more chuffed, especially for the price. I'm not a Vader aficionado like some of you guys, or versed in the finer points of dome size, proper mesh and tusk material etc.but it looks great on my shelf next to my other helmets which is all I really wanted. I've always wanted to own a Vader helmet and I just don't have the cash for the higher end stuff!
I was concerned that the dome would be small (and apparently it is compared to what it should be), but it's nowhere near as small as photos have been implying. Even the pic on the box itself isn't really a good representation of what's inside. I guess the eyes are a little large, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
In short, I love the look, weight (damn this thing is solid and much heavier than I thought), the sound FX and overall feel. The magnets are bloody strong and I especially like that they've treated the inside well, too. Extra props to Forbidden Planet for packaging it up really well inside a cardboard carrier (I've had issues with Amazon before just sticking the shipment note ON the box itself).
Mine arrived today, Amazon UK tried to put my delivery back to the end of May! I gave them a couple of nudges and they got it out pretty quick. Irony is, I'm up to my eyes busy right now and probably won't open the box for a few days.
I'm loving some of the mods on here, I'm definitely doing the paint job at the very least.
May I ask how? I've just been on the phone to them (four issues with last four physical orders) and when I pushed on this I was told none were in stock and they were atill waiting on a confrmed date for stock to arrive
I'm already on Prime - and they denied ever having had it in stock!