I have this helmet. It says "Do not wear for protection" meaning do not use it as safety helmet e.g for head protection. They don't mean not to wear it. You can make it a bit more glossy with WD40.
I'm stoked! They were all sold out at my favorite outlets, Sideshow, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, etc, so I had to go through the trusty eBay market and I bought a new one for $504 (with tax) which kind of broke my bank a little, but I'm glad I found one from this new 2023 release batch and I guess I lucked out because I've been looking for this since I first heard about it being on the market and I SHOULD get it next week! (12/7/23) Wish me luck that it's not damaged by UPS, lol.
I’m assembling a Darth Vader ANH costume, and have got this helmet on the way! 😄 So excited! Also, I think the ‘Do Not Wear for Protection’ caution means to not use it as a protective helmet, as it’s not designed for that use. 😊
I bought mine about 4 years ago for $230 on eBay. Great helmet to have without breaking the bank. All I need now is a Don Post deluxe helmet to complete my collection.
A local craft store should have whole or halfed Styrofoam balls. Take it and hot glue some black fabric to it. A cheap black T-shirt works great. Attach it to the top of the paper towel holder. This should give your helmet more room. Hope this helps. Excellent content as always. Keep up the amazing work. Hope you're doing well and may the force be with you... Always.
Been eyeing this one for a bit but space is an issue. $350 for this is a steal, looks absolutely phenomenal and the fact it has direct lineage is fantastic. I would get a Boba Fett helmet from the archives, but realistically I'd prefer it stay there instead of selfishly taking it for myself. The archive is basically a museum and not one person should have those originals.
Ah that is a very Jedi thing to do lol. I respect that though. The Boba Fett helmet would be hard to pass up for me. I walk the grey side of the force lol.
When dealing with Efx, caveat emptor is the motto one needs to follow. Yes, I was part of the Scout Trooper fiasco. I was recently told they were squaring things away. If there were only true. I got a hold of them, and after providing even the order number from 2015, "oh sorry we don't have any records of that." So I sent them the email. Oh well...too bad we don't have any records. SO...despite giving them another try as I was asked to do, it was business as usual. That all said, I'm glad you were able to actually receive your order. Looks like they did mod the dome attachment from the original as the large circular area where the dome attaches to the facemask was not part of the original helm. However, due to how it needs to really stay on, especially for trooping, that can be overlooked.
😍😍😍 when you opened the box and we get to see the face of the mask... I swear to God I felt it hit my stomach. Jesus what a beautiful piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congratulations on the find
I wish someone would make a ROTS style helmet. Those Master Replicas versions are quite expensive and hard to find, and most in less than stellar condition.
Hey Dude, found your channel looking for Sabine Wren saber reviews….I was lucky enough to pick one of these Vader Helmets up during the original release but passed on the more expensive one that came with a stand. I bought a stainless paper towel holder just like the one you have but I also purchased a black canvas “wig makers mannequin head” from amazon and mounted it on the stainless holder, it works perfectly and the helmet doesn’t slide from side to side as it was doing while you were filming.
Very cool helmet and story! I would definitely steal lightsabers, blasters and anything of Leia's! 😂 And I would have to take lots of photos & video too!
Put some sponge padding inside the top of the helmet and a tennis ball (cut a x on top and slide over) and it will fit your paper towel holder perfectly 😎👍
Hi, how tall is that paper towel holder that you use as a stand for the EFX Darth Vader helmet? I saw one that's 14 inches high. Is that enough to hold the helmet? Thanks!
I just got one from Sideshow. There isn't a more accurate Vader helmet on the market. If you want accuracy, this is it... as close as you can get to the original.
I recently purchased the helmet, really for a display, but like you I had to try it on. Besides the obvious need for proper padding for comfort, the helmet has great straps that can be adjusted for a better fit as you show in your video, but you loosened the strap before putting it on and never adjusted the strap to get a secure fit. Of course it would seem too large, I mean it was patterned from a mold of David Prowse's head. Thanks so much for another great video.
I know lol. I met the guy who plays Vader in Rogue One. Holy crap is that guy big. He made me look like a 1/2 scale figure lol. So I can only imagine the size of Prowse. But I can't help to try to put it on. I think every Star Wars kid wants to know what its like to be behind the mask. Thanks for watching Brian!
Great unboxing and review as always! Does anyone know what (if any) differences there are in materials/build quality between this and the "Limited" and "Legend" versions of the Vader ANH helmet from EFX? Those are selling well north of $1k, and this seems like a way better deal.
I'm not 100% sure but I think the Limited and Legend are both fiberglass, however the Legend has hand-painted brush strokes and a C-scar to look almost exactly like the screen-used/real prop while the Limited has the idealized paintjob like this plastic one.
Congratulations on the new vader bro. I've had it for two years and I paid seven hundred. Gutted. Oh well. And if I got in the archives I would take the original chewbacca costume
I got mine second-hand off eBay, lol. Does anyone happen to know how much of a limited number were made for this latest 2023 batch of helmets? I can't seem to find that information ANYWHERE, I even googled it, but nada, lol. 😢
Thank you! The cap in this video I got at Sideshow. But I have three hats. 2 are a gun metal sigil on black. I got those at Super Hero Stuff and this Bronze colored one at Sideshow.
Saying it was made from the very mold used to create the original is misleading. EFX has their own injection molding process for making ABS helmets. The studio molds would never hold up to the thousand pulls or so to make these helmets. "Master patterns created from the original molds made from a screen used helmet made by Rick Baker in 1977 that are in the Lucasfilm archives" So it is a copy of another copy. Essentially a mold was made of an original helmet. EFX pulled a copy from THAT mold, then created new masters from their copy. IE... not the original mold.
I have this helmet. It says "Do not wear for protection" meaning do not use it as safety helmet e.g for head protection. They don't mean not to wear it. You can make it a bit more glossy with WD40.
Who'd have thought back then that we'd be able to just buy an accurate, beautiful Vader helmet for a reasonable price? Incredible times guys. :)
Couldn't agree more!
I'm stoked! They were all sold out at my favorite outlets, Sideshow, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, etc, so I had to go through the trusty eBay market and I bought a new one for $504 (with tax) which kind of broke my bank a little, but I'm glad I found one from this new 2023 release batch and I guess I lucked out because I've been looking for this since I first heard about it being on the market and I SHOULD get it next week! (12/7/23) Wish me luck that it's not damaged by UPS, lol.
Well, it was actually even too big for David Prowse. I'm drooling when I see this masterpiece.
I WANT THAT SHIP ... I mean HELMET!
I’m assembling a Darth Vader ANH costume, and have got this helmet on the way! 😄 So excited!
Also, I think the ‘Do Not Wear for Protection’ caution means to not use it as a protective helmet, as it’s not designed for that use. 😊
I bought mine about 4 years ago for $230 on eBay. Great helmet to have without breaking the bank. All I need now is a Don Post deluxe helmet to complete my collection.
Looks fantastic! Great value for the price. Awesome review 👍😎
Loved the back story behind this helmet! 👏
Thanks buddy!
A local craft store should have whole or halfed Styrofoam balls. Take it and hot glue some black fabric to it. A cheap black T-shirt works great. Attach it to the top of the paper towel holder. This should give your helmet more room. Hope this helps. Excellent content as always. Keep up the amazing work. Hope you're doing well and may the force be with you... Always.
Great vid Jorge. Have mine on order, can't wait. Thanks for sharing the back story too!
Congrats Flex! Thank you!
Been eyeing this one for a bit but space is an issue. $350 for this is a steal, looks absolutely phenomenal and the fact it has direct lineage is fantastic. I would get a Boba Fett helmet from the archives, but realistically I'd prefer it stay there instead of selfishly taking it for myself. The archive is basically a museum and not one person should have those originals.
Ah that is a very Jedi thing to do lol. I respect that though. The Boba Fett helmet would be hard to pass up for me. I walk the grey side of the force lol.
Love your enthusiasm and funny comments
When dealing with Efx, caveat emptor is the motto one needs to follow. Yes, I was part of the Scout Trooper fiasco. I was recently told they were squaring things away. If there were only true. I got a hold of them, and after providing even the order number from 2015, "oh sorry we don't have any records of that." So I sent them the email. Oh well...too bad we don't have any records. SO...despite giving them another try as I was asked to do, it was business as usual.
That all said, I'm glad you were able to actually receive your order. Looks like they did mod the dome attachment from the original as the large circular area where the dome attaches to the facemask was not part of the original helm. However, due to how it needs to really stay on, especially for trooping, that can be overlooked.
😍😍😍 when you opened the box and we get to see the face of the mask... I swear to God I felt it hit my stomach. Jesus what a beautiful piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congratulations on the find
Thanks Crystal!
@@HyperdriveStarWars your welcome, supporting the team 🙂
Black (evil) and beautiful! Got to have that one...envy! You indeed have the Force!
Thanks man!
That’s a good piece, sold it to Dewback a few years ago. Glad I can still see it when I want to 😅congrats bro
Yea it is. It's also great to have your friends close by with their collections. I wish I had that lol
The ROTS helmet does not have red lenses. And the face mask is all black, no grey gun metal pattern. Thanks for the review.
Thanks!
I wish someone would make a ROTS style helmet. Those Master Replicas versions are quite expensive and hard to find, and most in less than stellar condition.
Absolutely looking forward to receiving this one ,, I ordered it Friday night while watching Spice Runners…👍🏻👍🏻
Dude you are going to love the hell out of it.
@@HyperdriveStarWars I’m a huge Sith fan so this is my (Excalibur)… the one piece I’m grabbing if there’s a fire…. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey Dude, found your channel looking for Sabine Wren saber reviews….I was lucky enough to pick one of these Vader Helmets up during the original release but passed on the more expensive one that came with a stand. I bought a stainless paper towel holder just like the one you have but I also purchased a black canvas “wig makers mannequin head” from amazon and mounted it on the stainless holder, it works perfectly and the helmet doesn’t slide from side to side as it was doing while you were filming.
Thanks for checking out the channel and the advice on the mannequin head. I'll go pick one up today!
Very cool helmet and story! I would definitely steal lightsabers, blasters and anything of Leia's! 😂 And I would have to take lots of photos & video too!
HAHA! That's what I'm talking about. And if they caught me later, I would say thats not me in the photos LOL!
Put some sponge padding inside the top of the helmet and a tennis ball (cut a x on top and slide over) and it will fit your paper towel holder perfectly 😎👍
Nice! MacGyver that shit lol.
Hi, how tall is that paper towel holder that you use as a stand for the EFX Darth Vader helmet? I saw one that's 14 inches high. Is that enough to hold the helmet? Thanks!
I just got one from Sideshow. There isn't a more accurate Vader helmet on the market. If you want accuracy, this is it... as close as you can get to the original.
I recently purchased the helmet, really for a display, but like you I had to try it on. Besides the obvious need for proper padding for comfort, the helmet has great straps that can be adjusted for a better fit as you show in your video, but you loosened the strap before putting it on and never adjusted the strap to get a secure fit. Of course it would seem too large, I mean it was patterned from a mold of David Prowse's head. Thanks so much for another great video.
I know lol. I met the guy who plays Vader in Rogue One. Holy crap is that guy big. He made me look like a 1/2 scale figure lol. So I can only imagine the size of Prowse. But I can't help to try to put it on. I think every Star Wars kid wants to know what its like to be behind the mask. Thanks for watching Brian!
What paper towel holder did you use?
Awesome helmet 😮😮 Great review video 👍😎
Where can I find your support?
I'm new to all of this Star Wars helmet thing, can you tell me which company produces the best helmet in the range of 150 dollars?
Great unboxing and review as always! Does anyone know what (if any) differences there are in materials/build quality between this and the "Limited" and "Legend" versions of the Vader ANH helmet from EFX? Those are selling well north of $1k, and this seems like a way better deal.
I'm not 100% sure but I think the Limited and Legend are both fiberglass, however the Legend has hand-painted brush strokes and a C-scar to look almost exactly like the screen-used/real prop while the Limited has the idealized paintjob like this plastic one.
1:42 I’d steal the death star 😂
I wish they would do an ESB version 😑
I never realized how thick looking the bottom ends of the top piece is.
Hasbro bringing a Red lenses Vader helmet due out in a month or so and its even cheaper, looks ok in the pics
Great review dude. Where's your shirt from? That's a cool design!
Thanks! I got it at ZeroFoxtrot
this does not have three parts though like the hasbro one that has inner and more outer details.. man, they need to catch up
Shocking QC, i recieved two from sideshow, both scuffed to hell on the rear, terrible care
Congratulations on the new vader bro. I've had it for two years and I paid seven hundred. Gutted. Oh well. And if I got in the archives I would take the original chewbacca costume
Thank you! The Original Chewi costume would be awesome to have!
Where can i get it?
5ft Millennium Falcon
Aye bro I gotta ask where did you get that dope t shirt from it’s so clean
Thank you! I got it at www.zerofoxtrot.com/
I got mine second-hand off eBay, lol. Does anyone happen to know how much of a limited number were made for this latest 2023 batch of helmets? I can't seem to find that information ANYWHERE, I even googled it, but nada, lol. 😢
Great video and history, on another note, where did you get the mud horn hat you wear?
Thank you! The cap in this video I got at Sideshow. But I have three hats. 2 are a gun metal sigil on black. I got those at Super Hero Stuff and this Bronze colored one at Sideshow.
Many thanks for the info, I had a special mudhorn patch made in British airborne colours, maroon and light blue, that’s all so far 😊
Helmet can be wear many use this as a cosplay helmet , you just need add something inside to wear it
the original lightsaber would be my choise
That's awesome
Amazing
Wow thats awesome 👌 ❤
I couldn't agree more!
Damnit. The whole reason I watched this video was to get your address!
For starters-I’d grab the Vader reveal helmet from “Jedi”…
HAHA! Thats a great start. Easy to carry. Easy to run with if they chased you lol
The choosen one: This is the way
This is the way!
One of two items I would wink wink barrow would be ....
R2-D2 or Vader .
Oh yea! R2 would be awesome.
yeah..... they have like 3 things. Wow.
You looked great with it on but it is big
LOL thanks! Yea its definitely meant for a much bigger guy than me
Yoda's lightsaber and Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and Darth Vader's lightsaber obi One Kenobi lightsaber. From the original films.
Hell yea! Anything that I could get in a pocket or coat jacket lol
That is a BIG helmet. are you sure it's Darth Vader and not Dark Helmet?
It's a beaut, Clark, it's a beaut! MTFBWY
MTFBWY!
Lukes light sabre
Saying it was made from the very mold used to create the original is misleading. EFX has their own injection molding process for making ABS helmets. The studio molds would never hold up to the thousand pulls or so to make these helmets. "Master patterns created from the original molds made from a screen used helmet made by Rick Baker in 1977 that are in the Lucasfilm archives" So it is a copy of another copy. Essentially a mold was made of an original helmet. EFX pulled a copy from THAT mold, then created new masters from their copy. IE... not the original mold.
Boba Fett jet pack helmet and laser gun
So it's not better than the hasbro black series
Yes it is way better then black series
bigger and blacker?
Is your helmet stand for the Vader mask a toilet roll holder?
I was unable to use it. But it’s a paper towel roll holder
was it not high enough to hold helmet up?
@@HyperdriveStarWars
@@Gecco3d yea it was just a little too short.
I want a Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader helmet. Give me symmetrical Vader any day. Coolest looking Darth Vader costume EVER! Revenge of the Sith..
Nah , red lenses gun grey / black face original wins , more character 👌
Thats 😂 i was looking for your address
LOL!
Darth Lego
For 300 bucks I think The Hasbro one is a better deal
That is one ugly helmet. The only thing it has going for it is the fact that it comes apart like in the movie.
i can get it for $270 is it worth it ? ill grab the most expensive stuff...orig.vader suit or steal the disney contract and sell it back to lucas
Not....they say not to wear the helmet FOR PROTECTION. They aren't saying not to wear it as a costume!