Coolprops Guardian Predator Helmet (Gort Helmet)

[Guan Thwei]

More photos from Coolprops.com's twiiter account. Okay, seriously I wanted this bio like yesterday these photos are really sealing the deal on this as a complete buy for me right now!!

The box sample or prototype that the bio will be shipped in.

 

[afedorniak]

well all I can say is if you cant buy one or get someone to get it for you,the Only choice you have now is MAKE one!!

lets get doing it!!!

 

[SwedePredator]

It is a part to a model plane engine. Several parts like this was used in the technical building of the original Predator weapons and technology. 

Ah I see I never thought of that so thank you for the info=)

 

[Guan Thwei]

Ah I see I never thought of that so thank you for the info=)

NP!

 

[Viper15]

Not sure if these guys will export them, but a lot of modellers over here use them. Orders have been stopped until it is in stock so keep your eyes peeled. Any alternative to sideshow is welcome when it comes to bio's.

http://www.hlj.com/product/COL80001/Sci

 

[Art Andrews]

Just a note; the masks are starting to show up in shops in Tokyo.

 

[Viper15]

i'd love to see some pictures of production pieces...

 

[TriLaser]

I knew it! Well done sideshow.    http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/predator-2-guardian-predator-mask-coolprops-902137/

 

[Viper15]

That makes life easier, although they certainly aren't cheap! Has anybody purchased one of these yet?

 

[Klwl]

awesome looking bio, my bro in law lives in Japan...hmmm

 

[Guan Thwei]

I have pre-ordered mine through BBTS. Mainly because that is where I saw it first on their pre-order list.

 

[A Hunters Moon]

Sideshow is now carrying it as well.  There won't be a lack of Gorts here in the US my friends. 
 
 
 
Guardian Predator Mask

 

[wonko]

Well, until seeing that price I was tempted...

 

[Klwl]

Yea I'd settle for a fan made for 1/3 of the price

 

[Guan Thwei]

Yea I'd settle for a fan made for 1/3 of the price

I'm confused based on what Coolprops told me versus what is actually happening for those who are having it in stock

 

[allosaur176]

I'm glad SS is going to be selling these, especially with a flex pay option

 

[Art Andrews]

Shipping from Japan was a PitA, but mine is currently sitting in customs in LA. With any luck, I will have it in hand by the end of the week and will take pics of the production piece. If it is even close to the paint master they have been showing off, I think this could quite possibly be the best helmet ever offered outside of George's castings from the original stunt.

 

[Art Andrews]

Not sure why the complaints on the price. This seems to be right in line with Sideshow's pricing on their previous helmets and this appears to be cast directly from the original, showing an incredible number of details we have never seen before.

That makes life easier, although they certainly aren't cheap! Has anybody purchased one of these yet?

 
 

Yea I'd settle for a fan made for 1/3 of the price

 

 

[Viper15]

I wasn't really complaining, I have a lot of the SS ones. That said, the Wolf started at $250 and that was a great bio replica. They have become more and more expensive over quite a short period. I like this one, I hope Coolprops prove themselves by making this a high quality item because Sideshows got worse and worse. Any competition is good. Maybe the large base accounts for a slightly higher price but I like the smaller ones myself that can be wall mounted. The Guardian mask itself looks great though. I look forward to the in hand pictures.

 

[Art Andrews]

I wasn't really complaining, I have a lot of the SS ones. That said, the Wolf started at $250 and that was a great bio replica. They have become more and more expensive over quite a short period. I like this one, I hope Coolprops prove themselves by making this a high quality item because Sideshows got worse and worse. Any competition is good. Maybe the large base accounts for a slightly higher price but I like the smaller ones myself that can be wall mounted. The Guardian mask itself looks great though. I look forward to the in hand pictures.

Not sure if this is known, but Kotobukiya is the company who actually manufactured the helmet, Coolprops just mastered it and is selling it. My experiences with Kotobukiya have been very good so I am really hoping the production piece is close to the prototype.