Yes, Anovos originally did have an offering for a standard helmet. I placed an order for one as soon as it went up, as I simply wanted it to Cosplay, just like you, & didn't want to shell out for the Premier version. Unfortunately, because of a lack of orders, & the cost involved in producing the helmet, they ultimately decided to cancel this offering. For those of us who had pre-ordered it, Anovos offered an upgrade to the Premier version for what equated to the original discounted price that the Premier helmet was initially offered at. The amount we had paid for the standard line helmet ($299), was applied towards the cost of the Premier helmet. I believe my final cost for my Premier helmet was around $550 shipped. For me, it was a good deal, as I've paid far more for some of my other helmets for costumes. Hope this helps answer your question.:cool