I've already posted all the information on the Vader Helmet that I have received.
Opinion Thread Vader Experts, what's the origin...
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Thanks Chris, and good point.
I have edited the names in my posts.
Anyone else who has posted full names please edit the last name out, thanks.
I have edited the names in my posts.
Anyone else who has posted full names please edit the last name out, thanks.
Originally posted by voice in the crowd@Apr 9 2006, 09:47 AM
I know we all enjoy and share a common hobby. Unfortunately making these helmets and passing copies of them on can end people up in court with LFL.
Now I have read this thread and I am unsure if certain people would enjoy seeing their full names plastered all over the internet in relation to passing on these items.
Don't want to be a killjoy but possibly the people who have used these peoples names could use some discretion and at least edit out their surnames.
Nice helmet by the way propsculptor good luck with itÂ.
Cheers Chris.
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Star Wars Helmets
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Great thread - a lot of interesting information which seem to fill in the gaps that Ive been aware of. I'll update SWHelmets with whatever is agreed
I can feel another family tree coming on :lol
Cheers
Jez
I can feel another family tree coming on :lol
Cheers
Jez
For those interested in this Vader helmet, anyone have comments on what they would suggest changing?
I'm referring to little details that would make it more accurate than what's available now.
Or would you suggest leaving it, as it is?
I'm referring to little details that would make it more accurate than what's available now.
Or would you suggest leaving it, as it is?
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Too Much Garlic
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Well, you have people signing up for the helmet as it appears now, so why bother changing it? You can never get it completely accurate anyway - that is of course only my opinion and you are free to disagree.
So, I guess the helmet is open for being copied?
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As it's been already stated, this is Not a GH Helmet, it may have some similarities
but it is a much cleaner Helmet.
but it is a much cleaner Helmet.
Originally posted by Rabid Ewok+Apr 11 2006, 02:33 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rabid Ewok @ Apr 11 2006, 02:33 AM)</div>It looks like a GH, only different to me is the name.Given GH does'nt seem to be making much noise, must be open season on his helmet.
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On the tops of the cheeks there's more of a curve (or arch) on the film helmet from
many pics I've seen and mine is a little more straight.
That wouldn't take much to fix.
I could also correct the location of the "Coin slots" (I think that's what they are called),
they are the curved areas under each eye.
You can see in this Pic:
many pics I've seen and mine is a little more straight.
That wouldn't take much to fix.
I could also correct the location of the "Coin slots" (I think that's what they are called),
they are the curved areas under each eye.
You can see in this Pic:
I'm not a Vader helmet expert, so forgive me for asking what may be a brainless question. Is there a good reason not to fix errors you've found in order to make this helmet closer in appearance to the screen-used helmet?
If not, then why not make the fixes?
If not, then why not make the fixes?
Zebardee
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A much cleaner helmet by the use of bondo & sandpaper.And to call it a "mystery helmet" so that makes it okay for you to recast.I mean come on lets see your next magic trick.
Considering both helmets come from the same source, I'm amazed what a transformation a GH can go through when a little bondo is used.Course your not going to say straight out its a altered GH, given all the members who've taken a interest in the thread you've started in the JY.
If you sell each helmet at hypothetical sum of $600 in a raw state, that is indeed a nice tidy sum your making for yourself if 48+ people decide to go through with the purchase.
Recasting must be good for some & bad for others.
Originally posted by propsculptor@Apr 11 2006, 06:26 AM
On the tops of the cheeks there's more of a curve (or arch) on the film helmet from
many pics I've seen and mine is a little more straight.
That wouldn't take much to fix.
I could also correct the location of the "Coin slots" (I think that's what they are called),
they are the curved areas under each eye.
You can see in this Pic:
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I call them the "nail marks" for lack of a better phrase. Coin slots refers to the aluminum slots on the chestboxes. But I guess those look like coin slots as well :/.
I think those would be good changes...keep in mind folks those would be very small changes and would make the faceplate look more accurate if executed correctly.
regards,
Thomas
It's not a brainless question...
If people are happy with the Helmet as-is, but that's also why I posted these questions, to see if anyone wanted any changes made.
To this date, I've made No changes or modifications to this ANH helmet, what you see in the photos is exactly how I receieved the Vader Helmet, that's also why I'm asking for opinions on if RPF members think I should or should not make any changes or not.
If people are happy with the Helmet as-is, but that's also why I posted these questions, to see if anyone wanted any changes made.
To this date, I've made No changes or modifications to this ANH helmet, what you see in the photos is exactly how I receieved the Vader Helmet, that's also why I'm asking for opinions on if RPF members think I should or should not make any changes or not.
gts072
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Originally posted by Rabid Ewok+Apr 11 2006, 01:33 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rabid Ewok @ Apr 11 2006, 01:33 AM)</div>
It looks like a GH, only different to me is the name.Given GH does'nt seem to be making much noise, must be open season on his helmet.
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NoHumorMan– Don’t forget the original helmet, molds, etc., do not belong to anyone except LFL. Even though GH made a run of helmets, his original and/or molds originated from Lucasfilm LTD. So it’s not his helmet as you purported.
Too Much Garlic
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And what has that got to do with propsculptor making copies of a helmet he bought? He is taking someone elses work and recasting it, no matter who holds the copyright over all things Star Wars. He didn't sculpt the item, he didn't cast the item he bought, he is simply going to copy it. What has that got to do with LFL or GH?Originally posted by gts072+Apr 12 2006, 12:51 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gts072 @ Apr 12 2006, 12:51 AM)</div>
It looks like a GH, only different to me is the name.Given GH does'nt seem to be making much noise, must be open season on his helmet.
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NoHumorMan– Don’t forget the original helmet, molds, etc., do not belong to anyone except LFL. Even though GH made a run of helmets, his original and/or molds originated from Lucasfilm LTD. So it’s not his helmet as you purported.
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Propsculptor is taking something he didn't make himself and recasting it. It's as simple as that.
If you don't mind recasting, then by all means, support this and buy this... I don't care. Just don't start complaining the day when people having really special items will no longer share with everyone else because they will end up being ripped off by recasters. But if you support that future then go ahead and buy recasts aplenty - since no one but LFL holds the rights to the item anyways.
EDIT: But seriously, I don't wana partake in this discussion anymore. I have said what I had to say and that's that. Have fun.
Qui-Gonzalez
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I was asking myself that very same question. I could have sworn GH alluded to it not being his.
Zebardee
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Originally posted by NoHumorMan+Apr 11 2006, 11:02 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(NoHumorMan @ Apr 11 2006, 11:02 PM)</div>And what has that got to do with propsculptor making copies of a helmet he bought? He is taking someone elses work and recasting it, no matter who holds the copyright over all things Star Wars. He didn't sculpt the item, he didn't cast the item he bought, he is simply going to copy it. What has that got to do with LFL or GH?
It looks like a GH, only different to me is the name.Given GH does'nt seem to be making much noise, must be open season on his helmet.
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NoHumorMan– Don’t forget the original helmet, molds, etc., do not belong to anyone except LFL. Even though GH made a run of helmets, his original and/or molds originated from Lucasfilm LTD. So it’s not his helmet as you purported.
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Propsculptor is taking something he didn't make himself and recasting it. It's as simple as that.
If you don't mind recasting, then by all means, support this and buy this... I don't care. Just don't start complaining the day when people having really special items will no longer share with everyone else because they will end up being ripped off by recasters. But if you support that future then go ahead and buy recasts aplenty - since no one but LFL holds the rights to the item anyways.
EDIT: But seriously, I don't wana partake in this discussion anymore. I have said what I had to say and that's that. Have fun.
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Exactly.... There a lil minions sending me P.M's telling me to keep my opinions to myself.As long as I've got something to say, I'm going to say it.PLAIN AND SIMPLE....
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