Starchaser
New Member
First time post, although a member for many years. I have a pretty big conundrum regarding what is and what is not a bonefied Don Post Deluxe helmet.
The problem:
I have owned a Don Post deluxe Vader helmet purported to be #883 (Matching mask and dome Don Post ID plates) for many years after acquiring it on eBay about 10 years ago. I used to wear it for Halloween gigs and such, since it had some scratch marks and a broken tusk. Recently I purchased another Don Post Vader helmet, Purported to be #675 (again with matching mask and dome Don Post ID plates) to display and replace my less than ideal one. However, side by side they are totally different!
Now I am unaware of Don Post using different molds for their production, and although I know there are variances between their production, I don’t think they would be as different as I am finding. Even the internals of the mask are different and they are noticeably different in size when compared side to side. So......I am thinking that one of these is not of true Don Post origin and would appreciate guidance to determine that for sure. All my research shows external frontal and side shots without either a close up of the internal features or with a size comparison. Hence why I am turning to the experts on this forum, many of which may own one of these helmets to help me reference.
Please see attached pictures which show the comparison of the two. I would really appreciate any help anyone can give. Thanks in advance.
The problem:
I have owned a Don Post deluxe Vader helmet purported to be #883 (Matching mask and dome Don Post ID plates) for many years after acquiring it on eBay about 10 years ago. I used to wear it for Halloween gigs and such, since it had some scratch marks and a broken tusk. Recently I purchased another Don Post Vader helmet, Purported to be #675 (again with matching mask and dome Don Post ID plates) to display and replace my less than ideal one. However, side by side they are totally different!
Now I am unaware of Don Post using different molds for their production, and although I know there are variances between their production, I don’t think they would be as different as I am finding. Even the internals of the mask are different and they are noticeably different in size when compared side to side. So......I am thinking that one of these is not of true Don Post origin and would appreciate guidance to determine that for sure. All my research shows external frontal and side shots without either a close up of the internal features or with a size comparison. Hence why I am turning to the experts on this forum, many of which may own one of these helmets to help me reference.
Please see attached pictures which show the comparison of the two. I would really appreciate any help anyone can give. Thanks in advance.
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