This upsets me!

[Graphic Jordan]

This guy has been selling the officially licensed Iron Man helmets on ebay with mild modifications for sold prices of over $100 at times. Look at the info in the ads... it's ridiculous. They are the exact same as the second link. A $30 mask. Is this even allowed?

Iron Man 2 Mark III 3 Custom Helmet w/ Blue Visor PROP - eBay (item 280534488265 end time Jul-23-10 21:03:58 PDT)

See it's the same.

Iron Man 2 (2010) Movie - Adult Helmet for Halloween Costumes, Free Shipping

 

[Too Much Garlic]

There's a sucker born every minute.

 

[VersionUp]

I love that guys $1.5m retail value in his auction.

 

[.:MirrorminD:.]

^^^I saw that too lol

 

[Graphic Jordan]

LOL Glad I am not the only one that thinks what he is doing is wrong.

 

[propologist]

LOL Glad I am not the only one that thinks what he is doing is wrong.

it's marketing ..taking something and adding information to sell it. Nothing wrong with it..just thinking outside the box.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

He actually modifies the helmets.. adds in different lenses.. but he also has repainted them to sell them as "war machine" etc... it just bugs me. They aren't screen accurate even the least and he is taking a licensed item.. calling it exactly what it is and reselling them. That isn't cool in my books.

 

[SSgt Burton]

Am I the only one who doesn't see a problem with this?


I've sold Playmates phasers on ebay before after giving them a repaint. So a 30 some odd dollar toy ended up going for (if I remember) $50.

The 1.5 mil figure is outrageous and laughable. But I don't see this guy as passing it off as an actual prop from the film right? I don't see any dishonesty here.


If someone spends "too much" on an ebay item that's the buyer's problem, not the seller's.


Kevin

 

[Laamberry]

....you serious? Wow I hope nobody falls for this sort of thing. It's always painful to watch.

 

[Aquaman]

he's not really doing anything wrong. He doesn't say he made it, or custom sculpted it. He does change them somewhat. The 1.5 million listed I took as a joke. I doubt any one is taking that seriously. I think there are many others out there recasting etc that we could be upset about, not a guy making a buck. IMHO

 

[DocTony]

He actually modifies the helmets.. adds in different lenses.. but he also has repainted them to sell them as "war machine" etc... it just bugs me. They aren't screen accurate even the least and he is taking a licensed item.. calling it exactly what it is and reselling them. That isn't cool in my books.

Are you sure it does not upset you because you didn't think of it first??

Seriously I don't see anything wrong with it as well, Hell its the American dream really. Its up to the buyer on what he buys and its all about marketing. He is not misleading anyone, he is just good at marketing his product.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

I suppose you guys have a point.

 

[rollerboi]

Yup. I don't see a problem.. gives me a little chuckle.

But seriously, if I were to take a licensed item - let's say a Doctor Who Cyberman Voice Changer Helmet, add a back to it and give it a nice repaint in a better metallic color - and sell it on Ebay, what's the problem with that?

Repaints happen all the time, as do modifications. They add value in some cases.

 

[VersionUp]

just noticed Dark Nerd just lives nearby me. Tarpon Springs here!

 

[_TiKi_]

I see nothing wrong with the auction. I list some modded toy guns on ebay every once and awhile . But I do point that out in the description. " This is a modded toy gun" brand name is , yadda yadda yadda. Dude just do the same thing and be his competition.

 

[Graphic Jordan]

You guys all have good points. I am starting to change my perspective on it. I was only ticked because of the amount of work some of us put into helmets, molding, sculpting etc.. to offer to the world and he simply pops blue lenses in and they sell like hot cakes.. LOL.

But oh well. Life goes on lol.

VersionUp you living in Tarpon Springs.. good times. We need to hit up a comic convention sometime. Are there any decent ones that happen down in FLA?

 

[razorsharp192]

i've seen this auction before, i dont really see a problem with it, taking something, modding it and selling it on for profit is a good idea (if people will buy it)

anyway, regarding the actual helmets, are these any good? you cant get them in the uk, from the pics they look pretty good and if they're only $30 they seem like a bit of a bargain.

 

[VersionUp]

VersionUp you living in Tarpon Springs.. good times. We need to hit up a comic convention sometime. Are there any decent ones that happen down in FLA?

Yup just a li'l north. I dunno what else is going on around here 'cause I'm new to actually getting involved with this Cosplay stuff. I know there's a MegaCon in March @ Disney next year. There's a place down 62nd called Fiberglass Services. Good peeps, and they're familiar with costuming so they're a good help. I know I got some great fiberglassing advice from them.

 

[_TiKi_]

you guys just missed the supercon which is close to me here in south florida.

 

[Trek920]

looks like hes repainted it too.

I dont think there is anything wrong here. its a buyers market.

Heck, ive sold props that ive purchased for abotu 600 bucks that ended up going for almost 3k on ebay just because the bidding drove it that high. nothing to do with the seller.