eFX ANH DARTH HELMET SAMPLE!!

[vaderdarth]

people on this board have to stop being so thin skinned when a replica is critiqued. Stop taking it so personally. It's not about you, it's about props. Criticizing is what makes a prop better. Just get over it already. And you guys who want to be "armor" for big prop companies, those guys can take the heat, they don't need unofficial mouthpieces fighting their battles. The RPF makes up very little of their demographic in sales, so stop worrying that a negative comment might sink the company. Honestly they won't be affected!

Having said that, eFx is a great company period! I don't see them misleading anyone intentionally. If collectors on this board see something that disturbs them about something they purchased and they start asking valid questions, or making their point of view known, just let it go. They apparently see something that your brains can't calculate. It's their prop, their money and their opinion. eFX can handle it! They wear big boy britches!!!

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

Critiquing is one thing. What is being said for the most part is what amounts to "eFX is full of crap! This isn't from the Baker molds!!" or "They took off more than they said!"

It's hard to critique something without a pristine cast from the same mold. Does anyone have a pristine cast from the same mold, sans flaring? I have yet to see one, aside from the posted masters here.

 

[vaderdarth]

I agree Qui, that's why I voted against owning one. I ultimately cancelled my order when I saw the finished product. Just didn't meet my standards!

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

For me, like I've said...waiting on an ESB. I never really dug the ANH Vader. ESB had just the right amount of polish and shine, yet still dark and you see a warrior and leader there, not some grubby henchman.

 

[vader71]

Critiquing is one thing. What is being said for the most part is what amounts to "eFX is full of crap! This isn't from the Baker molds!!" or "They took off more than they said!"

:facepalm

Please go find the actual posts with these quotes.

 

[vaderdarth]

have to disagree Qui, but to each his own. I like ANH because it was where it all began, and I used to be a huge ESB Vader fan due to the polish and shine.........but the research and time on the hobby moved me squarely back in the ANH camp. It's sentimentality for me. It's me looking thru my 10 yr old eyes that draws me back to '77.

 

[vaderdarth]

yeah I didn't read a single post that attacked eFX. For what it's worth, "right out of the baker mould" is a far cry from this helmet...........and that's from someone who owns helmets that did originate in a baker mould.

I still don't criticize eFx for that! As I recall Bryan never said the helmet would retain all details from the Baker mould. Their master casting came from it, and they "fixed" it as they saw fit for sales purposes. We all know that is a crime against humanity.......LOL. Just kidding. But it does horrify the purists! That's why purists are happier with what they already have over this helmet, but why "most" collectors like the efx for what it is.

You like Chevy, I like Ford. Just deal with it. I have a very very low opinion of you guys who label someone like me as "Hostile" because I disagree with you about this prop detail or that. In my opinion, you guys are invalid!

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

:facepalm

Please go find the actual posts with these quotes.

Wow...do I need to even say that I am basically paraphrasing? I guess I do. It's a comprehension thing. If I were to quote directly, I would have put "So and so said 'XXXX'.", but instead I gave you the gist of what was being said.

Seriously...

 

[vaderdarth]

Qui, you read too much into things quite often. Try not to label man.

your idea of "paraphrasing" is my idea of "inciting a flame war". We've had more than our share of that at the RPF. Let's move on. Be a man and buy the helmet! or don't.

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

Apparently, I am not the only one.

 

[vaderdarth]

you never were.

 

[SithLord]

Critiquing is one thing. What is being said for the most part is what amounts to "eFX is full of crap! This isn't from the Baker molds!!" or "They took off more than they said!"

It's hard to critique something without a pristine cast from the same mold. Does anyone have a pristine cast from the same mold, sans flaring? I have yet to see one, aside from the posted masters here.

Nobody has questioned the source except early on there was some concern about the dome, but I really don't think there is any question about that. I think stripping one down would be helpful because yes some of the finer detail just won't show up under paint. But then again, there is a lot of other detail that would.

And no one is saying eFX is full of crap. We all know that any company will want to present a product in its best light. So the simple question is does the product live up to its claims?

And you seem to forget that I do have a pristine cast from the same mold, and from when the mold was a lot younger (12 versus 33 years old). So at least for me it is very easy to critique.

 

[vaderdarth]

That still isn't an attack on eFx! It's a comparison of the detail from the mould. As far as I can tell, that's fair game. People on this board want to know what they are getting compared to what they thought they were getting. I just don't see a conflict?

 

[Qui-Gonzalez]

Nobody has questioned the source except early on there was some concern about the dome, but I really don't think there is any question about that. I think stripping one down would be helpful because yes some of the finer detail just won't show up under paint. But then again, there is a lot of other detail that would.

And no one is saying eFX is full of crap. We all know that any company will want to present a product in its best light. So the simple question is does the product live up to its claims?

And you seem to forget that I do have a pristine cast from the same mold, and from when the mold was a lot younger (12 versus 33 years old). So at least for me it is very easy to critique.

Nope, I did not forget, Thomas. Am I mistaken in the flaring I see on your dome though?

 

[Son of Skywalker]

I would love to see a Legend stripped down :thumbsup

 

[SithLord]

Nope, I did not forget, Thomas. Am I mistaken in the flaring I see on your dome though?

Yes. But independent of that, you negated the SL ANH as being a pristine casting on account of what, a perceived difference in flaring from the original ANH? I see that just as baiting, saying there isn't any casting so no one can make comparisons to the eFX.

 

[Al May]

I am looking forward for mine to show up in less than 48hrs, i agree it does look cleaned up a little too much but i will still look forward to owning it as part of my collection,
Even if the SL has suffered some flaring due to its molding process i still would love to see some comparison shots if you are willing Thomas.

 

[SithLord]

I am looking forward for mine to show up in less than 48hrs, i agree it does look cleaned up a little too much but i will still look forward to owning it as part of my collection,
Even if the SL has suffered some flaring due to its molding process i still would love to see some comparison shots if you are willing Thomas.

Congrats on getting one.

Yes the SL really suffers. :lol

Anyway, I'm also very much looking forward to getting my eFX helmets too.

 

[micdavis]

I am forwarding one of these to a member.

I know I am in the minority here because I think recreating every nick and wave is insane.

But the one I received looks like a monkey has been spreading bondo on this thing with a banana. There are so many waves and bumps it's ridiculous.

I know some people will enjoy that.

I would never pay that kind of money for this helmet.

But whatever floats your boat.....

 

[vaderdarth]

Seriously, if you the buyer likes the helmet, you win. Period. Doesn't matter if I don't like it or someone else doesn't like it. It's not a bad thing to like something that someone else doesn't.

Let's just not call it an un-altered casting out of the baker mould and then all is good. The limited helmet still merits in the top 10 Vader helmets no matter how you slice it. And that's pretty phenomenal considering the price tag. Throw the hand painting of the legend and it's even better.

Just consider taking any lower quality fiberglass casting out there, sanding it, priming, painting, adding tusks, screens and lenses, padding the interior, adding attachment mech and strapping, a nice base and plaque...............see if you can get that kind of deal for $1000 and then top it by considering the mould it originated from. There is not a thing wrong with this helmet folks. If you want boogers and dents, get an SL etc.... If you want good quality AND a lower price tag then get the eFx. you can't have both in one helmet!