Great video, thank you for the detailed comparison. Would love to see the difference between the EFX Season 1 and EFX Season 2 Mandalorian helmets too.
Since the EFX one is a casting off one they got from production, I'd assume they cast from a very hand-wrought model, where the lines were cut free-hand with a hobby knife or a panel line tool. Since, the Anovos looks more screen accurate, EFX may have gotten a stunt variation but then were stuck with its shape, since it was a cast. Whereas Anovos could tweak it because they started from a digital scan. They could also "push" certain details, like perhaps the ears, to make them feel more accurate, even if they're technically wrong (I don't know if they are, I'm just making example).
Thanks for the great video. I just got in my EFX Mandalorian helmet in, and I love it. I think it looks a lot better than the Anovos one. In natural lighting, the weathering on this looks great, and it has a great metallic finish, and even feels like metal, not like plastic. I'm defiantly glad I went with EFX on this one.
Also just got mine in. I also own both the Anovos and EFX model and I would have to agree with you on which brand helmet takes the throne, it’s clearly EFX.
Dan B I agree with both of you. The paint job is much better on the EFX. I’ll probably hang on to both for a bit in case Anovos goes out of business and the demand gets crazy when season 2 comes out!
So I am lucky that I have hi res pics of the helmet shot by the studio. Both helmets are very close to being correct. The EFX's rear grill and ears are not the correct color. Period. The lower ears are also softer than they should be. If they molded a real one like they say then that part should look exactly like my images. The Anovos (Denuo) ears and grill are much more accurate. Color wise and in overall sharpness. Now the area the Anovos falls short is the mohawk. The lines were not that defined nor painted. Also the ear half circles were not glossy but more matte and kept within the half circle itself. Weathering is a toss up. The EFX is a little overdone. Again who knows which helmet each company had. If it was to buy one I would buy the Anovos and simply repaint it in the proper paint because the overall accuracy is there just a touch more. Both helmets are great helmets and you really can't go wrong with either one. Try to not overpay online.
The helmet looks different in every episode of the show. I wonder which episodes the paint schemes are based on for each helmet. I got mine today and the paint is slightly different than yours. Looks a lot closer to the anovos paint scheme but not overly done with clear coat
Hey man, Just letting you know your channel with Mike, the latest video is set to private. Im not sure if you knew or not. Awesome video with this mando helmet!
I guess it depends on which helmets. I would recommend going through a 3rd party like Big Bad Toy Store just because their customer service is better and you can be safe that your money will be refunded if necessary. Korbarnth makes great screen accurate hilts, but it also depends if you want a Lucasfilm licensed product or just a good accurate prop.
I have the EFX helmet getting delivered tomorrow. I was cringing at the beginning of this video thinking I should have gotten the Anovos one instead. But I quickly changed my mind as soon as you took them by the window. as for the overly well defined grooves on the top, I just took a quick peak at an episode and looks like EFX is more accurate. Who knows though, they probably have multiple helmets they used. I'll be rewatching the series with the helmet in front of me tomorrow.
Hi John, I just received my MandoEFX helmet and wanted your impression of the paint job on yours. On mine I felt it was too dark, like a blackish dark grey. I really just wanted to make sure that I didn't get a dud.
Just making sure I didn't get a EFX dud but I find the paint job to be very dark. Like a charcoal grey black. Is this a general consensus on the product everyone has been delivered? Thanks👍
ROBERT MELINA yeah it’s really dark. Out of the box it almost looks charcoal grey black. Best way to look at the colors is to put it in light and record it with your phone. You’ll see how the silver comes out like that.
Both are neither perfectly accurate or in accurate. The show uses several helmets with variations. Stunt, show, etc. So it comes down to personal preference. I went Anovos myself.
The ears look way more accurate in terms of shape for the EFX. I'm indifferent to both paint jobs since neither uses Alumaluster. The Anovos does have a better T visor shape, but there are multiple helmets and some don't taper as narrow as the helmet on the mag cover or D23 so it's more of a preference about the T visor shape.
In person there both nice and accurate in there own ways there both nice just a preference at this point or price , one thing i did notice is the lines on the mohawk part on the helmet arent as deep the efx one did get that right
I ended up keeping the EFX just because of its limited edition. I won’t be picking up the clean version just because it’s essentially the same as the weathered one
I ordered mine from Anovos in March and I’m still waiting. At the time they stated they were NOW SHIPPING. Looking forward to receiving it but I’m never buying from Anovos again!
The only thing I give Anovos with their shipping(just for this past few months) is the covid crap, so I do understand somewhat of delays but man I honestly don’t think I’ll see mine before Christmas time. Sadly what I’m sure they do is say they have x item in stock shipping and have less than can actually be ordered and instead choose to try and make more volume to match the orders after the fact and all this just completely jumbled everything up. After I ordered I looked into them more and more and it’s not pretty.....I love that Anovos’ products have the licensing but man I kinda don’t want to mess with them again.
Someone on the RPF forums was able to remove some of the weathering from the Anovos version with rubbing alcohol without damaging the finish underneath. Fingers crossed that can be done here as the cheek weathering looks god awful.
As always, a great video!! I think between the two helmets it comes down to personal preference. I think EFX did a better job at weathering the helmet but I think Anovos did a better job with accuracy but I’d have to do more research!! Love the landspeeder in the background!!!
David Evans both companies received different screen used props for their helmet replicas, upon closer inspection we can use screen grabs from the show in different episodes and tell that there are at least 2 hemet styles used. Much like how there is a hero and a stunt version. The efx version was recast from an original mold. The efx helmet can has more direct lineage, Anovos early run of helmets was horribly inaccurate until they corrected it in later runs. So much for 3D scans lol
Anovos is the most correct replica. Even the Anovos have some incorrect coloring. The back main processor ventilation dampers frame should be in a color between the helmet and the ventilation dampers, not the same as the ventilation dampers. The motion sound sensors are the same color as the helmet.
On second thought I’d rather not drop 700 dollars on a mando helmet, if I’m paying that price I’d rather have the og one or Atleast one made by the original helmet designers
They both look kind of crude, weathering is really whacked on in a " I have to weather hundreds of these in 5 days" sort of way. Wouldn't be happy with either of these considering the amount of money they went for.
Both are nice but the efx is better in my opinion and I think the black series helmets metal paint looks better than both, the anovos has cheap visor or visors i should say because it has two visors to make it darker.
My opinion? Anovos is the better more screen-accurate option and cheaper too while EFX is overpriced as they want to scam people out of more money. For people on a budget, the Black Series is an excellent piece too with an actual interior with light effects at only a $100-$120. So if you're a collector get the Anovos. If you just want a cool helmet for display/cosplay get the Black Series. If you have more money than sense get the EFX. 😉
@@lanisterpimp I’m currently selling my Anovos one if you’re interested. It’s on eBay. I’ve also pre-ordered the EFX Series 2 version which is more shiny and has less weathering etc.
I just got my EFX Mando S2 Limited helmet directly from EFX today and Im super disappointed. Its painted black, more gunmetal grey than silver. Wish I hadnt bought it now...the 15% restocking fee is like $120, plus shipping so I lost almost $200 on this gamble....
Anovus helmet is a 3D scan the EFX is an actual cast from an original helmet used in the film there is no comparison the EFX is the most accurate you can buy
Wow dude how many times did you say weathering. The word you really could have used is patina, patina is the oxidation of metals over a period of time. BTW love you collection , its amazing tbf, keep up the good work 👊🏼
You spent almost the whole video obsessing about the "weathering" instead of showing something interesting, like what's inside (padding) and how they fit and how they look as part of a Mando costume.
Sure, because I’m a collector not a cosplayer. Even if I was a cosplayer, not sure I really want to walk around trooping in a $700-1200 helmet, getting it scratched and sweaty. But I guess to each their own.
Anovos is an absolute horrible company. They have screwed over so many customers yours truly . I don’t care if their products are great, just the fact that they screw so many people over makes me never want to buy from them, EFX wins for me, I have EFX’s boba helmet and I received it with no issues.
Looks like ANOVOS is the way
Efx helmet looks like a kid has done the weathering
Abeed Miah as I scale modeler I completely agree.
Good review and comparison. Helped me decide. My Anovos came in a couple weeks ago.
Great video, thank you for the detailed comparison. Would love to see the difference between the EFX Season 1 and EFX Season 2 Mandalorian helmets too.
5:55 why are those lines so crooked?
Since the EFX one is a casting off one they got from production, I'd assume they cast from a very hand-wrought model, where the lines were cut free-hand with a hobby knife or a panel line tool.
Since, the Anovos looks more screen accurate, EFX may have gotten a stunt variation but then were stuck with its shape, since it was a cast. Whereas Anovos could tweak it because they started from a digital scan. They could also "push" certain details, like perhaps the ears, to make them feel more accurate, even if they're technically wrong (I don't know if they are, I'm just making example).
Are they in the same price range? I like the Anovos though.
Thanks for the great video. I just got in my EFX Mandalorian helmet in, and I love it. I think it looks a lot better than the Anovos one. In natural lighting, the weathering on this looks great, and it has a great metallic finish, and even feels like metal, not like plastic. I'm defiantly glad I went with EFX on this one.
Also just got mine in. I also own both the Anovos and EFX model and I would have to agree with you on which brand helmet takes the throne, it’s clearly EFX.
Dan B I agree with both of you. The paint job is much better on the EFX. I’ll probably hang on to both for a bit in case Anovos goes out of business and the demand gets crazy when season 2 comes out!
Would love to see a comparison between the Mando Season 1 EFX helmet vs the season 2 variant
@@StarWarsReplicasThat's crazy that you were right, Anovos did end up going out of business. but it got bought and revived so that is good
Hey, great video! I’m now a fan of you and your collection. Could you please provide the external dimensions for the helmets?
It almost feels like EFX was given Boba’s helmet thinking it was Mando’s and just went with it
So I am lucky that I have hi res pics of the helmet shot by the studio. Both helmets are very close to being correct. The EFX's rear grill and ears are not the correct color. Period. The lower ears are also softer than they should be. If they molded a real one like they say then that part should look exactly like my images. The Anovos (Denuo) ears and grill are much more accurate. Color wise and in overall sharpness. Now the area the Anovos falls short is the mohawk. The lines were not that defined nor painted. Also the ear half circles were not glossy but more matte and kept within the half circle itself. Weathering is a toss up. The EFX is a little overdone. Again who knows which helmet each company had. If it was to buy one I would buy the Anovos and simply repaint it in the proper paint because the overall accuracy is there just a touch more. Both helmets are great helmets and you really can't go wrong with either one. Try to not overpay online.
Thanks for the review! They look great, don't think you could go wrong either way!
The helmet looks different in every episode of the show. I wonder which episodes the paint schemes are based on for each helmet. I got mine today and the paint is slightly different than yours. Looks a lot closer to the anovos paint scheme but not overly done with clear coat
is your EFX paint color really dark?? Mine is really dark and only seems to lighten considerably in bright outdoor light.
What about the inside of them??
Hey man, Just letting you know your channel with Mike, the latest video is set to private. Im not sure if you knew or not. Awesome video with this mando helmet!
The one on the right looks like it's the way.
Could you post measurements of the opening - side to side on the widest part and front to back from key slot to visor?
Which website/company would you recommend for helmets, also are websites for example Korbarnth well made and movie screen accurate? Thanks.
I guess it depends on which helmets. I would recommend going through a 3rd party like Big Bad Toy Store just because their customer service is better and you can be safe that your money will be refunded if necessary. Korbarnth makes great screen accurate hilts, but it also depends if you want a Lucasfilm licensed product or just a good accurate prop.
what do you use as stands for those? I like the silver color but I can't find anything close to that.
Both great pieces. I tend to like the look of the anovos better but the efx seems a little more accurate
Just from the side shot comparison you can see the EFX helmet looks bigger than the Anovos the proportions are different.
Your room is something I aspire to have
I have the EFX helmet getting delivered tomorrow. I was cringing at the beginning of this video thinking I should have gotten the Anovos one instead. But I quickly changed my mind as soon as you took them by the window. as for the overly well defined grooves on the top, I just took a quick peak at an episode and looks like EFX is more accurate. Who knows though, they probably have multiple helmets they used. I'll be rewatching the series with the helmet in front of me tomorrow.
Hi John, I just received my MandoEFX helmet and wanted your impression of the paint job on yours. On mine I felt it was too dark, like a blackish dark grey. I really just wanted to make sure that I didn't get a dud.
Inside?
Just making sure I didn't get a EFX dud but I find the paint job to be very dark. Like a charcoal grey black. Is this a general consensus on the product everyone has been delivered? Thanks👍
ROBERT MELINA yeah it’s really dark. Out of the box it almost looks charcoal grey black. Best way to look at the colors is to put it in light and record it with your phone. You’ll see how the silver comes out like that.
@@StarWarsReplicas Thank you man👍 You put my mind at ease😎 Cool channel, will follow ya. Cheers
@@StarWarsReplicas is the Anovos much lighter then the EFX helmet?
Great video! What helmet stands are you using?
Which one did you end up keeping? I’m trying to decide which one to keep as well. Love your videos by the way! Such an inspirational collection!
Both are neither perfectly accurate or in accurate. The show uses several helmets with variations. Stunt, show, etc.
So it comes down to personal preference. I went Anovos myself.
The ears look way more accurate in terms of shape for the EFX. I'm indifferent to both paint jobs since neither uses Alumaluster. The Anovos does have a better T visor shape, but there are multiple helmets and some don't taper as narrow as the helmet on the mag cover or D23 so it's more of a preference about the T visor shape.
Joe Wilson the early run Anovos visor gap was horrible lol they updated it with later runs
@@chuckthetrooper oh I didn't know that. Good to know!
In person there both nice and accurate in there own ways there both nice just a preference at this point or price , one thing i did notice is the lines on the mohawk part on the helmet arent as deep the efx one did get that right
is the anovos lighter in color then the EFX?
Where are the stands from? They're really nice looking!
They look like Ikea lamp stands.
Hey Gabe. Which helmet did you end up keeping and are you going to pre-order the efx season 2 Mando helmet?
I ended up keeping the EFX just because of its limited edition. I won’t be picking up the clean version just because it’s essentially the same as the weathered one
I ordered mine from Anovos in March and I’m still waiting. At the time they stated they were NOW SHIPPING. Looking forward to receiving it but I’m never buying from Anovos again!
The only thing I give Anovos with their shipping(just for this past few months) is the covid crap, so I do understand somewhat of delays but man I honestly don’t think I’ll see mine before Christmas time. Sadly what I’m sure they do is say they have x item in stock shipping and have less than can actually be ordered and instead choose to try and make more volume to match the orders after the fact and all this just completely jumbled everything up. After I ordered I looked into them more and more and it’s not pretty.....I love that Anovos’ products have the licensing but man I kinda don’t want to mess with them again.
Hi guys there is a new class action lawsuit starting up on Anovos. Let me know if you are interested and I will share the information
@@Bfiggy0527 Hi fella, yes I’m definitely interested. Still no sign of my helmet which I ordered March 2020. Absolute joke company!
How dark is your EFX helmet? Just got mine a few days ago and the paint seems really dark and only seems lighten up in stark, bright daylight.
Not impressed with the efx lid limited or not. Anovos got closer.
Does the stand come with it? If not where did you get
The stand?
Probably a kitchen roll stand. Doubles as a helmet stand
what are the dimensions of the helmets ?
Does someone knows the dimensions of the Helmets?
shame you cant buy the EFX one anymore. Also where did you buy your helmet stand from? Love your videos mate.
Looks like your Average paper towel stand you could get at target
How much is this
If you were to buy the anovos mando helmet in March, does anyone know an estimate on when it should be shipped out?
Mine took 4 months after purchase (which I was lucky) my Kylo ren took 2 years
Someone on the RPF forums was able to remove some of the weathering from the Anovos version with rubbing alcohol without damaging the finish underneath. Fingers crossed that can be done here as the cheek weathering looks god awful.
As always, a great video!! I think between the two helmets it comes down to personal preference. I think EFX did a better job at weathering the helmet but I think Anovos did a better job with accuracy but I’d have to do more research!! Love the landspeeder in the background!!!
David Evans both companies received different screen used props for their helmet replicas, upon closer inspection we can use screen grabs from the show in different episodes and tell that there are at least 2 hemet styles used. Much like how there is a hero and a stunt version. The efx version was recast from an original mold. The efx helmet can has more direct lineage, Anovos early run of helmets was horribly inaccurate until they corrected it in later runs. So much for 3D scans lol
Anovos is the most correct replica. Even the Anovos have some incorrect coloring. The back main processor ventilation dampers frame should be in a color between the helmet and the ventilation dampers, not the same as the ventilation dampers. The motion sound sensors are the same color as the helmet.
I’ll get whichever one is cheaper, either thay or I’ll just like buy a 3D printed one and wing the paint job myself
On second thought I’d rather not drop 700 dollars on a mando helmet, if I’m paying that price I’d rather have the og one or Atleast one made by the original helmet designers
@@1990hondacivic where can i find a OG one or made by the original helmet designers?
They both look kind of crude, weathering is really whacked on in a " I have to weather hundreds of these in 5 days" sort of way. Wouldn't be happy with either of these considering the amount of money they went for.
Anovos is clearly the more screen accurate helmet.
My EFX should arrive in a week
Yooooooooo so dope!!!
Anovos for the win!
Yikes. Those jagged edges on the top of the EFX helmet.
I preorder black series Hasbro helmet I can’t see myself spending 800. On helmet when I can buy full costume for that price
The best anovos
I like the anovos one waaay more
Can I possibly live in your house, just forever
Both are nice but the efx is better in my opinion and I think the black series helmets metal paint looks better than both, the anovos has cheap visor or visors i should say because it has two visors to make it darker.
My opinion? Anovos is the better more screen-accurate option and cheaper too while EFX is overpriced as they want to scam people out of more money.
For people on a budget, the Black Series is an excellent piece too with an actual interior with light effects at only a $100-$120.
So if you're a collector get the Anovos. If you just want a cool helmet for display/cosplay get the Black Series. If you have more money than sense get the EFX. 😉
EFX is more accurate. 👏🏻
not with that gold back plate
lanisterpimp I have both versions... my back plate isn’t gold and in hand - EFX is better.
@@mrorangepeel659 pics or it didn't happen
@@lanisterpimp I’m currently selling my Anovos one if you’re interested. It’s on eBay. I’ve also pre-ordered the EFX Series 2 version which is more shiny and has less weathering etc.
I just got my EFX Mando S2 Limited helmet directly from EFX today and Im super disappointed. Its painted black, more gunmetal grey than silver. Wish I hadnt bought it now...the 15% restocking fee is like $120, plus shipping so I lost almost $200 on this gamble....
Excellent comparison. Super helpful! Thank you! (Sub’d).
The EFX in terms of shape looks better. But with detail terms annovos takes it
Awsome
Anovus helmet is a 3D scan the EFX is an actual cast from an original helmet used in the film there is no comparison the EFX is the most accurate you can buy
They look good, but I think I'm going to stick with my cheap-o Black Series.
Go for anovos
I made that! Well... my Chinese friends did.
Wow dude how many times did you say weathering. The word you really could have used is patina, patina is the oxidation of metals over a period of time. BTW love you collection , its amazing tbf, keep up the good work 👊🏼
Anovos one looks better and more accurate.
Efx is limited edition, anovos is not. Nuff said.
how is that relevant?
Ones thinner than the other
Anovos is the better one
anovos looks better
looks so crappy in bright lights.....keep it in low lights! lol
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No, this is the EFX Limited edition version which is fiberglass
You spent almost the whole video obsessing about the "weathering" instead of showing something interesting, like what's inside (padding) and how they fit and how they look as part of a Mando costume.
Sure, because I’m a collector not a cosplayer. Even if I was a cosplayer, not sure I really want to walk around trooping in a $700-1200 helmet, getting it scratched and sweaty. But I guess to each their own.
The Anovos one is definitely better. The EFX one looks cheap
Anovos is an absolute horrible company. They have screwed over so many customers yours truly . I don’t care if their products are great, just the fact that they screw so many people over makes me never want to buy from them, EFX wins for me, I have EFX’s boba helmet and I received it with no issues.
The EFX one looks like garbage. The best one is actually a custom one.
Efx look fake as hell