More ANH Vader Progress

SithLord · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27 **Posts:** 3136

Thanks...don't get me wrong I love Gino's helmet...as far as fanmade helmets go. But there are some things people here take for granted as being like original ANH because it resembles ANH or has a few details like ANH...but it's more than that. I'd put the TM ESB and Darth Jones on par with each other as far as ANH faceplates go.

As you go down the lineage the nose/mouth area get proportionally smaller...in relation to the size of the head...more a feature of ROTJ as ESB is really very very close to ANH...

GINO · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

Thomas. I appreciate your analysis. I don't want to engage in a debate about the provenance as it is pointless as I cannot reveal the source which leaves little to be argued. On the other hand, were I able to, there would be nothing to discuss either as it's solid.
I can say that factually, your analysis is incorrect. If I were able to reveal the source, you would understand.
I've never seen another ANH helmet that is its equal. Perhaps the DJ, but then again the attachment ring on that helmet kills it for me.

JRX · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

I'll only say it once - this is Ginos show-off Thread of his ANH Vader ...

GET BACK ON TOPIC please !!!

GINO · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

Edit: Comments moved to a new thread in privilaged section.

vadermania · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

answer moved to privilleged section.

GINO · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

Hey Tom, can you edit your post and delete my quote. I re-located it to a thread in the privilaged section.

GINO · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

Wow, nevermind, that was lightening fast!

vadermania · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

GINO wrote:

Wow, nevermind, that was lightening fast!

Lambotour · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27 **Posts:** 1239

Very nice set up!!! The paint job to add details is incredible and adds to that authentic look. You only need to get another dome otherwise it's near perfection. Thanks for the pics.

SithLord · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27 **Posts:** 3136

I'll defer to the other thread. If your helmet indeed has bulletproof provenance then that's great and congratulations. But provenance can mean many things. A tour helmet will have it's own provenance for example.

HAL9000 · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

"bulletproof provenance" raises an interesting question. In the case of an ANH Vader what does everyone consider to be true provenance?

SithLord · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27 **Posts:** 3136

To be original it would have to be from the production. Can a replica have provenance?

clutch · **Joined:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27 **Posts:** 379

could traceability be used in it's place? that's what I think of when I hear that word.

artisanprops · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

Your attention to detail is top notch !! :toothy

I'm sure it's even cooler in person :cool:

Darth Noronha · **Posted:** Mar 16 2026 17:08:27

One of the most "IMPRESSIVE" ANH Vader's i've ever seen! :bow