RS Prop Masters 10th Anniversary Stunt Helmet
- Thread starter ggriffaw
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The pull, geometry and shape of the RS HDPE helmet is accurate, as well as the painting and finishing methods. Chips and all.
The EFX and Anovos Mandalorian helmets are pretty damn accurate pulls in shape and geometry, considering their sources; but they are not accurate in painting, finishing - not even in the method.
It’s amusing you don’t understand the difference.
The RS site refers to the worn option as both "battle worn" and "Tantive worn". It will be nice to find out whether that means "as seen in the Tantive IV scene" or "decades-old museum relic". Both approaches look great... Their Boba Fett lineage helmet offering is specifically replicating the prop in its condition from 2012, which makes sense given the details in the casting.
ggriffaw
Sr Member
I understand the difference. I just find it amusing that internationally shoddy construction and finishing is desired. I know the originals were actually like that. One of these helmets will need to be really bad to be considered to have defects. The expectation for one of these looking accurate is way different than most helmets. Lack of poor finishing could be considered a defect in this case.
I ordered one of the 10th anniversary battle worn helmets. If I didn't know the chipping and heavy paint wasn't accurate, I wouldn't have ordered one.
I'm not impressed by the finish even on good copies of the Anovos and efx Mando helmets. They both have issues even without defects.
I'm sorry you can't see the irony in wanting what would normally be considered undesirable on most prop replicas. Generally paint runs and chipped paint are not wanted. In this case they are.
Gerard2567
Well-Known Member
Its the same argument for all other things though.
Would you prefer an original done in the same process it was made or a updated, more refined part?
In the car community, oem cars are worth more than modded/aftermarket or refinished (even though modded udually have better parts or better structural welds).
Authenticity pays, no one questions it. Its the sensation of owning exactly what you saw as a kid. Paying for something that was an improved version loses its magic.
Theres a reason symmetrical stormtroopers arent sought after; its not what we saw, nor want. (unless its rogue one)
I’ve just paid all mine off. These are shipping now according to the latest video. This will be my first stormtrooper bucket and I’m very excited!
TheLordFett
New Member
I got a HDPE box fresh from them in a limited run they did several years back So it could age naturally. After shipping, a little handling and display time it is cracking and flaking (which by the way I love) beautiful because it has “the look”. Everyone whose ordered is in for a treat.
Lovely! I went straight for battle worn.
JediJohn182
Well-Known Member
Is that the battle worn version from the last run or was it box fresh at the time and that’s how it aged?SL Vader Helmet with the RS HDPE. These two go so good together. It's like they were made for each other.
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Just arrived minutes ago! (Battle worn)
Pic of a screen used bucket from ANH with the RS one.
Unfortunately not, I tried earlier. I agree with you, that was my only sticking point with the helmet. From what I’ve seen of the others people have posted, the position looks roughly the same.
Damn. I feel a cancellation request coming on. What a shame.
Personally for me, it’s not a deal breaker. I’m sure if you contact Simon or Andrea, they’ll be able to adjust yours for you should you wish.
russellsch
Master Member
My Box Fresh HDPE arrived today. I thought about getting Battle Worn... but then I wanted it to age on its own.
Here it is next to its RS Hero brother.
& here are the baddies of 1977. My two RS's with my eFX Limited.
Here it is next to its RS Hero brother.
& here are the baddies of 1977. My two RS's with my eFX Limited.
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