Review - new e-FX Attack of the Clones - Clone Helmet

[Star Wars Helmets]

Today we received the new e-FX Clonetrooper helmet from Attack of the Clones - and we are most certainly impressed! We managed to snap off a few photo's but will take a few more over the weekend in natural day-light. More later but this literally just dropped a few hours ago. Many thanks to the guys at e-FX for sending us this review helmet.

EDIT - Video Review added http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYlTXpxR0uc

Following on from the Master Replicas Episode III Clonetrooper, e-FX's Episode II has exactly the same build composition and quality - Its precisely what we expected and we've not been disappointed. The finish is superb and it has a high-gloss lustre.

at one stage there was talk of a separate "neck ring" to go under the base of the helmet, but for whatever reason this hasn't happened. However when on display it isn't really noticeable, and it complements the MR RotS Clone helmet well.

...note the rear LED, powered by a couple of AAA's. Nice touch!

So no unexpected surprises. Just a damn fine looking collectible helmet.
If you've sitting on the fence on this one, jump. You wont be disappointed!

Its got the same velour-lined interior as the MR (and e-FX) helmets. Its glossy, fantastic and I love it.

More info on www.StarWarsHelmets.com. The archive of helmets and Costumes from the Star Wars Galaxy.

Cheers

Jez

 

[cayman shen]

Wowza! I like it.

 

[clonesix]

Does it have that "New Clone" smell that the ROTS had?

Yes, I nice looking helmet, and it looks like they put the ear hole a little higher from the prototype. What was the price on that?

 

[James Kenobi 1138]

How's the size?

Any pics on someones head?

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

Yes - it has the same "smell" as the MR Clones :lol

Price-wise I think its something around $430 (ish)

As far as its size I'd say its almost exactly the same internal measurements as the MR RotS Clone

Cheers

Jez

 

[KevVader]

Probably my least favourite of the Trooper helmets, but it looks as if they did a fine job on it.:thumbsup

 

[Trilogy]

I'm looking forward to this one myself.

 

[JBReplicas]

Cool looks great, thanks Jez!! :thumbsup

 

[Goldenrod]

Nice, but it really needs the neck ring though,IMO.
Thanks for the review Jez as always.:thumbsup

 

[Reactor drone]

Not keen on the massively recessed visor and the narrow slots under the ears,might look better with the red go fast stripes :confused

 

[StarWars Collector]

Nice, but it really needs the neck ring though,IMO

Couldn't agree more. The neck ring is an essential part of the design IMO.

 

[Trilogy]

Jez, does yours have the same poor finish on the tip of the "mohawk", as Philip's from Rebelscum?

 

[Trilogy]

Never mind.
I've just read your comments on the RS board.

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

yeah - mine was perfect

Cheers

Jez

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

Its been a bit of a rush but I've put together a quick review of this helmet. Not quite up to the standard but thought it worth doing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYlTXpxR0uc

Hope you enjoy

Cheers

Jez

 

[pisani]

It's ok...I guess. I mean my hasbro clone helmet owns that any day.:lol

No I'm just kidding. One of the coolest clone helmets I've seen so far.

And that clone trooper dance is pretty funny stuff too.

 

[eFXAmy]

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to remind everyone that the AOTC Clone Trooper Helmet goes on sale this Saturday, Oct. 25th, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time at www.efxcollectibles.com.

I am always checking in to see if anyone has any questions so if I can answer any questions about the sale or the helmet please post them and I will be in to answer them.

Amy

 

[CGClone]

Couldn't agree more. The neck ring is an essential part of the design IMO.

Yes it is and if this piece is being portrayed as a collectors item, with no intention of being worn, put the neck ring on.

However, its fair to say they had dual markets in mind when creating this piece. Collectors and costumers, otherwise why take the time to create the opening and put a nice liner in it.

 

[foxbatkllr]

I'm sure someone talented could make a neckring as an attachment/accessory to the eFX clone helmet.

 

[CGClone]

I'm sure someone talented could make a neckring as an attachment/accessory to the eFX clone helmet.

so $500 shipped for the efx, then another $50 - $100 for the modded neckring? I will buy a fanmade thats a bit more accurate at that cost.

The efx is great along side the other products as Jex pointed out, I will stop raining on this thread, just not happy about the final bucket for the cost.