Black Series Helmets - whats next after Boba Fett
- Thread starter Aku
- Start date
I love it!!!
I think it looks great, but I’m on the same fence I was on with the Ahsoka Clone Phase2 helmets. I already have the regular/plain P2 Clone helmet so I might pass on this one despite really, really liking it.
Earmarked, too.
Rex took a faceplate from a phase 1 clone helmet and mashed it with a phase 2 helmet.
Darth Lars
Master Member
Recessed tube stripes again ... *sigh*
It looked to me when I watched the Ahsoka series as if the prop makers actually got a clue and had them painted on (like they were in ROTS, in the manner of Stormtrooper helmets' tube stripes in the original trilogy).
I hope that is just a prototype and that they'll change it in the final version.
It looked to me when I watched the Ahsoka series as if the prop makers actually got a clue and had them painted on (like they were in ROTS, in the manner of Stormtrooper helmets' tube stripes in the original trilogy).
I hope that is just a prototype and that they'll change it in the final version.
Last edited:
Star Wars The Black Series Clone Captain Rex - Presale
Limit of 2 per customer. Estimated ship date subject to change, items may ship earlier or later than anticipated without noticePayment will be collected once item is ready to ship Imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with Black Series lightsaber and helmet roleplay...
hasbropulse.com
not an exclusive so it should show up on other retailers eventually
Rawktrooper
Well-Known Member
pre-orders going on now for Rex. FYI
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
But the welds are some plastic-like material that look like metal-like material. Will that help you sleep well-like tonight-like? Hmm… I might have over liked that.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
I pre-ordered from Amazon.com
I think since R1 the redesigned recessed stripes are here to stay. Personally I think it adds texture to the overall design and I’d imagine if the original Tk designer put painted stripes next to recessed, I imagine they would have picked recessed. I understand not messing with OT but I’m cool with improving TK design as in universe it’s a massed produced armor set. As for ANH Vader, nothing compares to the beauty in the asymmetry.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
I agree. Plus, I cannot confirm this but I am guessing since this is based off the Ahsoka live action appearance, the actual helmet had these grooves.
Darth Lars
Master Member
This shot is what I was referring to. This looks painted on to me.
1. The specular highlight on top of the tube stripes, as if it was an unbroken surface.
2. The grooves wouldn't be this visible from the front if they had been recessed. Compare with the Black Series prototype in the video, where you see only white from this angle.
And BTW, I think the same helmet's tube stripes were made to look painted-on in the Clone Wars series also.
As the regular helmets in ROTS, there was simulated paint chipping, with weathering layered on top.
Last edited:
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
I made my remarks based on my personal preference and opinion and a speculation as to why Hasbro made the design choices they did. I stand by my remarks because at no point did I try to state anything as fact and I made it clear as to what lack of information I had on the topic.
The truth is I don’t care if the real helmet or the animated helmet or the helmet Dave Filoni sees in his head when he closes his eyes at night has grooves or not. I like the grooves and I am happy they are there and that I appear to be getting my way. Anyone who has a problem with my personal likes and opinions can stick it in their groove. My advice for anyone who doesn’t like this detail can go get some spackle and a sharpie and make it the way you like.
Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
Live Action Rex does not have the indented stripes. It also has a different range finder topper.
As for the Hasbro helmet, I personally like the grooves as a design feature, never been a fan of painted tube stripes myself. If I get this helmet I’d probably repaint the blue and switch the topper.
As for the Hasbro helmet, I personally like the grooves as a design feature, never been a fan of painted tube stripes myself. If I get this helmet I’d probably repaint the blue and switch the topper.
Similar threads
