Probably due to restrictions on accurate gun replicas (many star wars blasters are close to real guns). That topic is a minefield of rules around the world
Black Series Helmets - whats next after Boba Fett
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Bo is supposed to come next November.
That said, I'd like to see a Fennec Shand...
Better, but still not accurate.
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Wow! They really just cannot get what Vader's face looks like. What a waste of an opportunity.
A couple minor improvements like a longer neck piece and the two tone faceplate, but overall still a mishmash.
I think the problem is they can't get true and accurate topography of the features unless the mask is 1:1. Because they are choosing a smaller overall size, they are pushing some features toward the 1:1 size and scaling other features less than 1:1 size and in makes the entire mask look both correct and wrong/off at the same time.
Mara Jade's Father
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It's basically a repaint. The original release was based off the all black look of the Revenge of the Sith. As you probably know from this board, many people have opted to modify it with a repaint to add the silver panels you see on The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi variants of the helmet. Basically that is what Hasbro has done here, they added the additional paint applications to make it look more like what most expect from a OT Vader helmet.
is it me or is the curvature of the cheek completely off from any version of vader?
Mara Jade's Father
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While I am sure it has it's faults and I do not doubt those who have a passion for the helmet and can spot any inaccuracies in a blink of the eye, I can tell you as a fan with a passing knowledge of various SW props and costumes, I think it's pretty good. I will admit that seeing the original BS Vader helmet offering via online images, it looked sort of weird. It looked a lot better when people displayed it in an exploded view of all three parts. But a few months ago, I saw one on on display at the local comic book shop and I was thinking it might be one of the ABS eFx versions but I was surprised to find out it was the Black Series. It looked so much more impressive in person. I would have to think that with the new paint apps, it would look even better. Currently though, this is a pass for me, not because I dislike it but because as far as my collection goes, I already have the eFx Vader Legends LE helmet so I really don't need another in my collection. But I never say never because I am always a sucker for a good deal.
They seem to be updating previously released helmets a lot recently. It's a shame we dont get an updated rerelease of Kylo's TFA or a new TROS helmet.
Galactican
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This one is still too small BUT I have to say I don't know why but it looks miles better than the previous release. I may have read that they prolongued the jaw line. Not perfect (it will never be because of the scaling issue) but as an affordable display piece it is certainly not too bad. 
So there is no change with this ‘new’ version and the old one? Same mold, just a new paint job?
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
As far as I can tell, I believe this is still the same helmet with the new paint app. Their write up does not state that this is a new mold and tends to lead off with the deco details. I sounds like there may be the inclusion of a stand that allows multiple options for display but there is no image of it on the box.
Edit: Found another blurb that said this...
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Scratch
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The chin vent is smaller, implying an ANH or earlier Vader. So that’s new and obviously lines up with the Kenobi show.
Mara Jade's Father
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Well that's good to know. So maybe a re-sculpted bottom section? Anything else look new?
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