eFX A New Hope Darth Vader Helmet
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ROBOSTEVE 0671
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Wow, Very promising stuff, who'd of thought this would become available after all the chats we've been through over this helmet. Great news though I say. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, Very promising stuff, who'd of thought this would become available after all the chats we've been through over this helmet. Great news though I say. Thanks for sharing.
Trap Joe
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Good, Gino, good
lol:lol
that indeed is interesting:thumbsup
Hey Vader fans!
I've been fortunate enough to be involved with this project from the beginning and I can say with full confidence that 99% of the hardcore Vader fans will be very pleased.
Why am I so confident? Because I'm working on it of course. :lol
I'm totally just kidding.
Seriously though, here's why.
I can't think of any other helmet in SW licensed replica history (besides the MR ROTS Vader) that has this level of pedigree and this clear of lineage.
eFx was given access to the 1977/78 Rick Baker mold that resides in the LFL archives to create a master pattern that will be used in the production of these replicas. Not just photos, not a laser scan, but an actual physical casting out of a silicone mold!
This is pretty special as far as licensed pieces are concerned.
As far as the master pattern goes, I can assure you, only MINIMAL clean up was performed. Most of you guys know how particular I am when it comes to this.
In other words, all the physical features of the original helmet will be present with the exception of some of the minor topical blemishes.
While the fanatics like myself and a handful of others may like to see that level of minutiae on our personal replicas, they simply would not fly for the greater majority of consumers.
Rest assured, I cleaned up ONLY what was absolutely necessary. The master pattern is EXTREMELY close to the screen used helmet. You will love it.
In addition, eFX intends on producing two versions of this helmet. One with an idealized paint job (i.e. painted with a spray gun) and a limited edition version with a super screen accurate hand brush painted paint job.
How sweet is that?!
I think it is super cool of eFX that they are willing to bring a replica with this level of accuracy to market. It is clear that they doing their best to cater to as many people as possible while making as few compromises as possible.
You'll see painted prototypes of both versions for Comic Con.
Finally, a respectable ANH Vader helmet replica will be available to the masses.
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Good, Gino, good
lol:lolthat indeed is interesting:thumbsup
Too Much Garlic
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So... a few days until the outside world is shown these helmets... guys and gals who are going... please be sure to bring your camera and hopefully eFX don't have a *no photographs* plaque on their items.
So... a few days until the outside world is shown these helmets... guys and gals who are going... please be sure to bring your camera and hopefully eFX don't have a *no photographs* plaque on their items.
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I'm pretty sure they will allow everyone to take photos. But, worst case, I have already arranged to meet with them at SDCC for a Q&A... and they said I can take as many photos as I want. :thumbsup
I'm pretty sure they will allow everyone to take photos. But, worst case, I have already arranged to meet with them at SDCC for a Q&A... and they said I can take as many photos as I want. :thumbsup
Qrest Fourstar
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Funny, I signed up for the newsletter just after hearing about the Vader helmet and I havn't gotten one yet.
Funny, I signed up for the newsletter just after hearing about the Vader helmet and I havn't gotten one yet.
GF
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I have a MR Boba Fett and I must say for a mass produced helmet I was really Impressed, was the tampo printed graphics technique used? I never seen two helmets next to each other to compare, but from photos they all look exactly the same minus the rusty speckles.
GFollano
Actually, eFx has the ability to paint using tampo printed graphics. So in essence, if they scan an original paint scheme, each helmet thereafter will be identical. So brush strokes giving character to the piece can match perfectly from one helmet to the next. That is assuming they want to go to the expense of making this thing perfect.
I have a MR Boba Fett and I must say for a mass produced helmet I was really Impressed, was the tampo printed graphics technique used? I never seen two helmets next to each other to compare, but from photos they all look exactly the same minus the rusty speckles.
GFollano
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vaderdarth
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That is what they claimed on the Fett Helmet.
That is what they claimed on the Fett Helmet.
illbethere1
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Now Gino can do a switcheroo on that imperfect GH dome to the new SOLID acquisition he'll have or already does have on his ANH .....
Now Gino can do a switcheroo on that imperfect GH dome to the new SOLID acquisition he'll have or already does have on his ANH .....
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Qui-Gonzalez
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Wow...
Wow...
MK Ultra
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Will do Al May.:thumbsupDon't forget to take your camera with you
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Your pictures will be much appreciated. :love Cannot wait to see this helmet.
Carl
Your pictures will be much appreciated. :love Cannot wait to see this helmet.
Carl
Darth Niob
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Cant imagine they will produce armor. They offer helmets and i dont think they will produce other costume parts.
Cant imagine they will produce armor. They offer helmets and i dont think they will produce other costume parts.
vaderdarth
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I'll bet we see a vader Sideshow 1:1 statue at some point.
I'll bet we see a vader Sideshow 1:1 statue at some point.
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