EFX DARTH VADER ANH PCR HELMETS (SPECIAL and STANDARD EDITIONS)
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Lichtbringer
Master Member
Well, tbh i don´t care for "art" - or that what many people call art.
darthbooth1978
Active Member
And I still standby that statement
ggriffaw
Sr Member
And I still standby that statement
Is there a good comparison of the efx and Quasi ANH Vaders? Can anyone elaborate on the differences?
darthbooth1978
Active Member
Diifficult to explain without seeing both side by side in the flesh, but there is a substantial difference. Kind of like one is alive and the other is lifeless. Obviously paint and attention to detail has a hell of a lot to do with it. The EFX just doesn't have that detail needed to bring the helmet to life.
The rabbit hole goes deep. LOL I was all for ordering a Quasi V2, then went on a 7 month cram session learning everything I could about Vader helmets out there - from licensed to fan made, and my search steered me in a new direction. My new direction doesn't diminish my appreciation for the Quasi and Ugly, but I only have so much $$$ to invest in this hobby.
And like Sean said, if you get an opportunity to get one of the authentic cast helmets, jump on it without hesitation, accept the gentleman's agreement, and above all, honor the gentleman's agreement.
Seriously Mark, this is just gorgeous. This is why I love the hobby, and wish people could confidently share - though I'm learning to understand why they don't. Even if I don't own a particular lid, I love seeing the photos people post. These things are a true work of art - from fan sculpted to fan authentic casts.
Thanks for sharing. ...and you lucky bastage you...
Hoping I can wrangle up a TD some day.
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The rabbit hole goes deep. LOL I was all for ordering a Quasi V2, then went on a 7 month cram session learning everything I could about Vader helmets out there - from licensed to fan made, and my search steered me in a new direction. My new direction doesn't diminish my appreciation for the Quasi and Ugly, but I only have so much $$$ to invest in this hobby.
And like Sean said, if you get an opportunity to get one of the authentic cast helmets, jump on it without hesitation, accept the gentleman's agreement, and above all, honor the gentleman's agreement.
Same thing for me. I was going to go all in and get a quasi esb but I had recently gotten some other star wars props and iron man props so i needed to cut back on my spending which meant downgrading from a quasi esb to a darth ugly esb. I know I will still be happy with a darth ugly and who knows, maybe some day I will get a quasi rotj.
I'm of the different mindset. When the rivets (details) are entirely missing, yes. Much of the soul is gone.
Also don't think the Mona Lisa comparison of a "painting to a photograph" is accurate. ...but this most definitely is...
When you see the texture of the real painting, you miss it when it's cleaned up or someone attempts to repaint the portrait. All of that texture is part of the charm. ...so yeah. Same with the ANH Vader.
Careful. I made a joke about a recasting on the Prop Den, and got called on it. Rightly so. It's definitely a touchy subject.
If you want dig down the rabbit hole, here's a pretty good place to start...
http://thepropden.aokforums.com/the-tm-anh-facemask-and-the-c-scar-vt3568.html
And if that's not enough to keep you busy for a few weeks, there's this...
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=152345
Also - "google images" is your friend. SL, TD, TM, DJ, VP... All offer something a bit unique, but all are just insanely excellent examples of fan made faceplates and full helmets.
Jediscum
Well-Known Member
I ran into bed bath and beyond looking for a paper towel holder, but didn't like any in stock and then I saw this toilet paper holder:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/sto...-steel-chrome/1018028751?Keyword=toilet+paper
I got the stainless steel finish. Looks pretty good in my opinion
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
Looks good! Thanks for sharing.
syllander
Active Member
Looks great! That's exactly what I need to do. May just take some measurements off of one and cut my own out of wood, route the edge and slap some primer/paint on it.
Got my PCR yesterday and I'm blown away by it. Definitely glad I picked this up...I can't see why they wouldn't issue the SE even with all the let downs they have created, The only difference is the paint scheme right?
I'd say you'd probably be better off to just buy one of these and paint it yourself though.
banthapoodoo
Active Member
I've got a couple of these simplehuman paper towel holders. I liked the kinda Vader-ish black and grey combo. It's sturdy but a bit short at 13.8"
https://www.simplehuman.com/quick-l...6_a_7cKT1021&gclid=CPv26qjun80CFcUdgQodYW0N9A
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syllander
Active Member
Got a pic with a lid on it? Wondering if it lets you have any room to move the helmet around a bit...
H0llyw00d
Sr Member
That might be perfect. Thanks! I'm trying to get my helmet on a stand in a 15" space so that could be the solution. Got any pictures of your helmet on that stand?
banthapoodoo
Active Member
Oh... about 350 pictures of this helmet on that stand and counting!
https://flic.kr/s/aHskxgpwvU
I think in almost all of these i have the dome ring removed. So this should be the lowest height you could get with this stand.
The back of the dome hitting the surface of whatever surface the stand is on would limit how far back you could tilt it.
But you can tilt the mask forward and rest the bottom front edge of the mask against the inside of the black part of the base of the stand, to maintain that pose.
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