Peeps on the Sideshowcollectors forum mention that they may use some Sideshow parts on this prototype piece. They definitely need to fix the leather suit. It just looks weird.
I know they probably can't use reference from another licensed company other than Sideshow, but if they lack physical reference such as a helmet, they could or should check out the eFX Vader helmet.
Thought this is just a prototype, it is still a very good representation for the ANH Vader helmet. Here's what eFX had to say when posting that image:
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Please note the following:
-This is just the first castings from a PRE-production mold. There is still a lot of work to do on it!
- I just placed the dome on top so the position is not exactly correct.
- There are no lenses in this casting. The black is the mannequin head!
- We are still working on the production line fixtures to prevent deformation of the castings through the production process. (Other than what is supposed to be there!)
One of the "problem" areas is the flare at the bottom of the neck. We are working with the vendor on this. That flare is about 1" off from the master pattern!
we are also addressing the fact that they are not following the trim line EXACTLY as we scribed it in the master pattern.
But, this is the usual process where it takes about the same amount of time to accomplish the first 90% of the development as it does to accomplish the last 10% to address the "fine" details.
Thanks!
Bryan