So as a "direct exclusive," no dealers will have the legend unless the dealer happens to order one himself?
pm sent. yeah better to get one reserved early, prices will only rise.
Do we know anything about a stand for this thing? Will it be similar to the eFX Vader helmet stand?
If the Legend weathering is screen accurate I still don't think I like it…on the fence. :unsure
I might have been tempted by the Legend but I really dislike the weathering. I don't recall seeing these helmets that dirty... Well maybe the Ewok drum version.
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I agree. From what I can tell, the weathering method is screen accurate (basically just a black overspray) though to my eye it still looks somewhat overdone in their pics. I'd love to see more pics of it though. The pics they're using look like the old ones of the prototype from several years ago. It's a shame we couldn't get an ABS helmet without the weathering. I know it'd likely hurt the future collector value of the piece but I wonder how easy it'd be to remove/lessen the weathering after the fact?
Why such the discontent toward fiberglass anyway? It's a very durable material. Is it just that less details are shown in fiberglass than other methods, or is it just that the original wasn't made that way and you want it in the purest screen-used-like form possible? Often props don't look good in person and the cameras don't pick up on imperfections. When you have a replica show piece in-person I like to have it look as nice as it appeared to look in the movie than warped and gapped in spots. UNLESS of course it was the actual piece then yeah no way would I alter it.
I know Fiberglass is significantly heavier, but I would guess if you're not wearing it then that shouldn't be too big of an issue.
I was just curious. Both offerings look quite fantastic.
Looks like Im stuck with the Limited Edition as the Australian importer/distributor isn't getting the Legend edition in.
Why is everyone so surprised that it costs $900? I was certainly not. They used the same moulds to make the original. Of course they are going to charge that much. This was made as a replica. If I had one I would not go trooping in it for obvious reasons. If you don't like the price than make one yourself. That is what I am doing. I think EFX did a spectacular job (besides the fiberglass) and they deserve to be praised for this helmet. Granted I wish they did make a more affordable one too but with original production moulds that would NEVER happen. As for them making it in Fiberglass, Good job EFX!:facepalm (Sarcasm implied FULLY!)
Any thoughts on how Aussie customs would view the import of a replica blaster?
i read you need to fill out a dec form. Anyone had an experience that would indicate - don't do it!?