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Author: | kroenen77 [ Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
A good review.I also have this helmet because I wanna use it as the base to build it to the "Legend Look".Fiberglass inside mask and dome,new paintjob,upgrade for the sidetubes...a long way,but I think you can make a great ANH helmet for display with this baker mold base that the helmet has. Its cleaned up..yes..but when you look on the dome there are lots of small dents in the surface that a normal toyhelmet never would have. And don´t forget...the EFX fiberglasshelmets are also cleaned up like a toy unlike a screenused helmet. Ok..here are some pics of mine...its the standard edition: Here you can see that the face is aslope....: And the black tusk: |
Author: | dme3o [ Mon Aug 01, 2016 4:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Fantastic review Paul! Unbiased and calls it like it is! Thank you for taking time out to share this valuable information! It is greatly appreciated! Cheers mate! C |
Author: | banthapoodoo [ Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:06 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Great review. I saw some of the same obvious inaccuracies from the production photos where the part seams meet in the dome and at the added-on tubes. I'm blissfully oblivious regarding some of the finer detail inaccuracies, as will be many in the target market for this. But undeniably the overall shape accurately depicts ANH, and with one in-hand was finally able to discern what exactly creates that unique look. I just bought another as a graduation present for my nephew ($309 final cost including shipping from baitme.com). If it was priced any higher, I probably wouldn't have. It is certainly marketed to the lower-end leisure collectible market. As you say, best as a display piece. Not so much as a troopable piece without some reinforcement as it is quite thin and flimsy, flexing alarming at the base of the mask particularly. |
Author: | TheWorkshop [ Mon Aug 01, 2016 11:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Thank you for the awesome review! I was contemplating purchasing one of these but I suffer from being a purist as I love the story behind the mask too. Considering price, accuracy, and availability... I think it's a great these are out there for people to purchase. |
Author: | fon [ Tue Aug 02, 2016 3:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Great review and great photos. I am waiting on a free one of these from EFX. I am looking forward to seeing one in person if it ever happens. |
Author: | trooper18938 [ Thu Aug 04, 2016 3:46 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
another very insightful review, many thanks.... we have to remove ourselves from this equation, so to speak, as members of this VERY SPECIFIC forum...this helmet was not meant for us, and price adjusted for inflation...it is exactly what our parent.s paid for a DonPost vader mask in the 1970s.... the pictures of , and access to speak with people who have authentic casts, on this forum boggles the mind!!!!!! the pcr has its place, but lets remember as members of the prop den; what the pcr is, and what it is not |
Author: | jkno [ Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Great review. A nice helmet for what it is. Not to be compared to the more accurate licensed or unlicensed Vader helmets out there, but still ok for regular Joe collector. The PCR SE version has a really fugly C-scar which looks like a sharpie application by a blind retarded monkey, though it can be cleaned up with alcohol: http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forum ... ost8793990 Pics courtesy of jas070680 and PJB-1138 |
Author: | Darthvaderv [ Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Thanks guys |
Author: | Fatherless One [ Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
That looks great Strider and great photo's (including the backgrounds) What maker is the armour? (I'm looking for armour to finish a bust). |
Author: | Fatherless One [ Sat Nov 26, 2016 3:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Strider wrote: Fatherless One wrote: That looks great Strider and great photo's (including the backgrounds) What maker is the armour? (I'm looking for armour to finish a bust). Thanks It's a modified Bookface armor (to make it more ANH like). Sskunky here in the forum also offers a very reasonably priced cfo stunt armor (a bit smaller than the Prowse sized armor) which may be interesting for you. Thanks for letting me know. How is it modified? Sskunky's is great, but I want some full width armour. |
Author: | Turrican [ Sat Nov 26, 2016 4:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
@ fatherless one: Looks like he modified the centerstripe. Also hold that PCR helmet in hand....but it has so much faults that it's not worth the money they want for it. Maybe the half of it , but not more. |
Author: | Fatherless One [ Sun Nov 27, 2016 3:37 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Excellent and thanks for the photo's Strider, much appreciated |
Author: | darthjones [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 7:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Wait!! Just curious - what chest armor is this. I like it! Strider wrote: Great review, Paul!
@Sergiu: I agree, the C-scar on your special edition is a joke. I got the efx standard edition but let a buddy do the hand painting. It looks nice from a distance and is certainly good for trooping but from a prop perspective I completely agree with Paul. Here are some pics of mine: https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german https://postimage.org/index.php?lang=german Cheers |
Author: | darthjones [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:45 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: EFX 1.1 PCR Darth Vader ANH helmet review 2016 |
Hahaha - thanks! I saw soon after but was too much of a peeing puppy to slow down and examine the rest of the thread. Beautiful!! |
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