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eFx Darth Vader Legend Helmet
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nwjedidave
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here is my take on the email:
"we will allocate in the order that the authorizations came back from the credit card gateway, which may not necessarily be the same order that the orders were submitted for authorization."
So to me that means whomever had their CC charged first would get #1 and so on from there. Although I do know that usually the single digit numbers of any edition are usually reserved for employees.
They're not talking about edition numbers. Their edition numbers are packed randomly. They just mean that just because you have order #0001 doesn't mean you'll get one of the first however many helmets get shipped in the first batch. It's all based on whose credit card was run through first, not who ordered first.
I imagine that is the plan. There was a bit in the email stating that they would notify you when your helmet is ready to ship:
"We will contact you when the helmet allocated to you is en route from Asia via e-mail, so please ensure that our e-mails do not end up in your SPAM file."
So, based on their estimated timetable, it looks we'll need to have the funds ready about the middle of May.
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Got the same email-the production version looks great
vader71
Sr Member
I got my email as well, looking forward to seeing one in person.
The 2nd layer of mesh bothers me too Chris.
The lack of paint on the 2nd tusk also looks like something that needs to be done differently.
Overall it looks alot cleaner than I would have expected but the thing sure is sharp looking overall.
The 2nd layer of mesh bothers me too Chris.
The lack of paint on the 2nd tusk also looks like something that needs to be done differently.
Overall it looks alot cleaner than I would have expected but the thing sure is sharp looking overall.
Great! That means it's comparison time again!
:cheers
That should be a bannable offense.... :lol
GINO
Sr Member
The right tusks on both the Legend and Limited versions will be weathered, and more substantially than what you see in the pics.
Also, there is only one layer of mesh in the mouth grills.
I think what you might be seeing is the fine fabric that is part of the inner lining.
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Hi All!
Let me answer your questions:
1. Because of the lag on the credit card server most of the authorizations came back at the same time! Those who were watching the status bar may have noticed that it did not move, then all of a sudden, it shot to nothing! Because of this overload, our website continued to allow customers to put one in their basket even though it was sold out. That is why we increased the edition size to 364, because that is how many got caught up in the lag! And, the only "list" that we have is the the order that the authorizations came back from the credit card gateway. We do not have a record when the "BUY NOW" button was clicked.
2. As always, we allocate edition numbers randomly. We do not go in any specific order.
3. The right tusk will be weathered. Unfortunately, when we were setting up, one of the tusks fell off and we had to replace it.
4. The mesh is part of the internal padding. We wanted to make sure the edges of the wire mesh were not exposed. The facemask is fully padded. And, you cannot see it from the outside.
Thanks!
Bryan
Let me answer your questions:
1. Because of the lag on the credit card server most of the authorizations came back at the same time! Those who were watching the status bar may have noticed that it did not move, then all of a sudden, it shot to nothing! Because of this overload, our website continued to allow customers to put one in their basket even though it was sold out. That is why we increased the edition size to 364, because that is how many got caught up in the lag! And, the only "list" that we have is the the order that the authorizations came back from the credit card gateway. We do not have a record when the "BUY NOW" button was clicked.
2. As always, we allocate edition numbers randomly. We do not go in any specific order.
3. The right tusk will be weathered. Unfortunately, when we were setting up, one of the tusks fell off and we had to replace it.
4. The mesh is part of the internal padding. We wanted to make sure the edges of the wire mesh were not exposed. The facemask is fully padded. And, you cannot see it from the outside.
Thanks!
Bryan
OldKen
Master Member
I really don't think you will actually see the thin fabric in person. But the flash and/or the lights are making it seem a lot more prominent.
I'd say a steady hand and tiny scissors or a razor would remove it if you really wanted.
I'm so PSYCHED!!!
Go team eFX!!!
Congrats on doing what they said could not/would not be done! An accurate liscensed ANH Vader?
5 years ago I would have never imagined I would be getting a LISCENSED ANYTHING star wars that would be on par, let alone MORE ACCURATE than any fan cast available!
A liscensed helmet that will surely be the crown jewel in even the biggest best helmet collections on the boards/In the world!!!
I'd say a steady hand and tiny scissors or a razor would remove it if you really wanted.
I'm so PSYCHED!!!
Go team eFX!!!
Congrats on doing what they said could not/would not be done! An accurate liscensed ANH Vader?
5 years ago I would have never imagined I would be getting a LISCENSED ANYTHING star wars that would be on par, let alone MORE ACCURATE than any fan cast available!
A liscensed helmet that will surely be the crown jewel in even the biggest best helmet collections on the boards/In the world!!!
cboath
Master Member
I had to get a new CC number about 3 weeks after the pre-orders went through. I called to ask what I had to do and was told that it's not an issue - they didn't store the CC number. Just used it for the purchase. When the balance is due, you'll be notified it's due and you can login and pay for the rest of it.
Hmmm. I thought the big sales pitch of the LEGEND line was that it was going to be EXACTLY like the originals. The full lining and thin mesh behind the main mouth grills is a shame because it quite obviously wasn't like that on the mask which Prowse wore.
I wouldn't have any objections about this being used on the cleaned-up version, but why do this on the Legend version?
I guess they must have added that fine mesh in there after you'd seen it GINO. :confused
I wouldn't have any objections about this being used on the cleaned-up version, but why do this on the Legend version?
I guess they must have added that fine mesh in there after you'd seen it GINO. :confused
I think it stinks that Limited folks have to wait longer while the Legend guys get theirs first. I bet I won't see mine until November or December.
I am stoked to get the update. Now I just have to decide if I'm going to leave mine alone or repaint it by hand.
I am stoked to get the update. Now I just have to decide if I'm going to leave mine alone or repaint it by hand.
vader71
Sr Member
Bet it does not take that long to cycle into the LEs, I would guess the Legends are done in 90 days from start to finish, the LE should be right behind that, I would guess it will be alot like the Luke helmets, the ANH and ESB versions all happened at the same time, so be ready.
Am looking forward to seeing an LE painted up right. I think a really good repaint could really make it special. (while maybe less "collectible" to the average buyer)
So no comment on CKs question about the liner not being in the original? I was hoping for foam like the screen masks had.
GINO
Sr Member
Problem is no one has a shot of what the interior of the screen-used ANH looked like on the inside.
The original helmets that I saw had all different kinds of foam stuffed in there.
Some were just torn chunks of foam that the costume people custom fitted for Dave P. or Bob A. on the fly.
As you know, the only criteria for an EFX product to quality for Legend Edition status are that it must be primarily created by either :
1. directly molding a screen-used/production made original or...
2. utilizing original production molds from the LFL archives or ...
3. a combination of the two.
When it comes to finishing a Legend piece, prop accuracy will not always necessarily extend into areas that you cannot see from a display standpoint, such as the interiors of the pieces, (like for example under the dome of the Vader helmet).
It also may not always apply to the original materials of the screen-used piece.
Every situation is unique and evaluated on a case by case basis.
Some of these aspects are mass-production prohibitive and some are just not practical from a quality collectible standpoint.
We try to find the right balance of complete accuracy and what makes strategic sense all things considered (and there are a lot more things to consider vs when we are making a prop for ourselves out of our garage).
Our goal is to as much as practically possible, create the visual appearance of screen accuracy when viewing the item from the outside (ie when being displayed).
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