eFX Darth Vader A NEW HOPE Helmet!

[kroenen77]

I would say it could be under 120$ with USPS.I bought mine by a toydealer here in germany.Paid 399 Euros inkl.shipping..that are 445$ what is ok because I would also pay 19% custom taxes when it arrives.But on this example you can see that EFX has other shipping quotes for trade customers!

 

[klwn]

I would say it could be under 120$ with USPS.I bought mine by a toydealer here in germany.Paid 399 Euros inkl.shipping..that are 445$ what is ok because I would also pay 19% custom taxes when it arrives.But on this example you can see that EFX has other shipping quotes for trade customers!

Way under $120 with USPS.
Probably around $80, these don't weigh much right? I think $80-90 is what it usually costs to ship a PF statue from the US to Europe via USPS.

 

[kroenen77]

Way under $120 with USPS.
Probably around $80, these don't weigh much right? I think $80-90 is what it usually costs to ship a PF statue from the US to Europe via USPS.

Yes your right.Its all a big joke!I have no idea why FedEx can hold this high prices.

 

[dao2]

don't use SS' high volume partially subsidized shipping prices as a barometer

 

[klwn]

don't use SS' high volume partially subsidized shipping prices as a barometer

I'm not, I have yet to receive a statue from SS actually, ordered my first one this year. I was talking about regular prices that you pay when your purchase a used statue or whatever item with a similar weight from a random eBay seller.

 

[Black Sheep]

Where do you find/get the helmet display stands if they aren't included with these? Are they custom made or mass produced? New to the helmet and prop side of collecting. Trying to learn about the resources and brands with best quality.

 

[jkno]

We will see...

Not sure how will you be inserting the missing dents and details there, that is what I meant. Not the paint apps

 

[jkno]

Where do you find/get the helmet display stands if they aren't included with these? Are they custom made or mass produced? New to the helmet and prop side of collecting. Trying to learn about the resources and brands with best quality.

If you don't want to spend on custom stands then get a paper towel holder:

 

[afattori]

If you don't want to spend on custom stands then get a paper towel holder:

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Would be nice if they included a stand. Thanks for the paper towel stand idea!

 

[afattori]

Where do you find/get the helmet display stands if they aren't included with these? Are they custom made or mass produced? New to the helmet and prop side of collecting. Trying to learn about the resources and brands with best quality.

Thanks for asking the question shipmate! Wish they included at least a cheap plastic stand.

 

[kroenen77]

Not sure how will you be inserting the missing dents and details there, that is what I meant. Not the paint apps

About what dents and details are you talking on the Legend?

 

[Black Sheep]

If you don't want to spend on custom stands then get a paper towel holder:

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Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[pia_Bubbles]

I picked up my helmet from SDCC two weeks ago and was only able to thoroughly inspect it when I got home from California today. Are these normal? I'm fairly confident they're defects:

Dome left side


Dome right side


Mouth right side


Should I drop EFX an email? or are these part of the "imperfections of the original prop"? Thanks for the input, guys.

 

[Jack Bauer]

You should ask for a replacement. These are not on the original prop. They are defects.

 

[jkno]

About what dents and details are you talking on the Legend?

They are there on LE and Legend, read the PropDen review of PCR helmet - posted above by Jack Bauer too: https://thepropden.aokforums.com/efx-1-1-pcr-darth-vader-anh-helmet-review-2016-vt4964.html . LE and Legend are cleaned up, but the PCR has almost no remaining details left at all. So no matter how hard you try to turn a PCR into a "Legend" or LE, in the end it will only be a PCR with a nice paint job.

 

[clutch]

Should I drop EFX an email? or are these part of the "imperfections of the original prop"? Thanks for the input, guys.

Definitely. The dome could maybe be buffed out but that spot on the mouth looks melted.

 

[kroenen77]

They are there on LE and Legend, read the PropDen review of PCR helmet - posted above by Jack Bauer too: https://thepropden.aokforums.com/efx-1-1-pcr-darth-vader-anh-helmet-review-2016-vt4964.html . LE and Legend are cleaned up, but the PCR has almost no remaining details left at all. So no matter how hard you try to turn a PCR into a "Legend" or LE, in the end it will only be a PCR with a nice paint job.

Yes both are extrem cleaned up.So its not a problem for me if one is more cleaned.It will look very good at the end.Not 100% like a Legend..but very near.

 

[jkno]

Yes both are extrem cleaned up.So its not a problem for me if one is more cleaned.It will look very good at the end.Not 100% like a Legend..but very near.

No near at all. I'm not the biggest Legend fan, but the PCR is completely clean even compared to LE, not to mention Legend (I know, at one time I used to own both EFX LE and Legend). But if you like thinking you are making a Legend out of a PCR, be my guest, you can even call it Shirley for what I care.

 

[kroenen77]

No near at all. I'm not the biggest Legend fan, but the PCR is completely clean even compared to LE, not to mention Legend (I know, at one time I used to own both EFX LE and Legend). But if you like thinking you are making a Legend out of a PCR, be my guest, you can even call it Shirley for what I care.

"I find your lack of faith disturbing"

 

[jkno]