Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Mac,
I understand your situation completely.
You have to weigh all the factors when picking a helmet. Not just one, and cost is certainly one of them just as is accuracy. I'd never fault anyone for picking another maker's helmet for reasons such as personal preference or cost. I only get defensive if someone were to make claims about another helmet being more accurate as I am certain that they are not and don't want people being misled.
I get asked about trooper stuff all the time and when I do, I always refer them to AP as I believe he puts out the best all around product (cost, accuracy, availability, trustworthyness, timeliness, durability).
Mine is by far the most accurate, but if these other criteria are important to you, mine not be for you (except for trustworthyness of course).
Matt's bumpy cap back is a totally refurbished shadow of its former self. It was practically destroyed with huge chunks missing out of many areas. No way its restoration would produce a screen accurate piece, but I know it gets marketed to the unknowing as such. That is unfortunate for them.
Also, his formed parts are substandard when compared to the quality of other makers out there as I'm sure lots of seasoned trooper enthusiasts would agree. Not to mention, he's a pretty unstable guy. Send money at your own risk. Don't take my word for it, ask around.
I haven't made any new helmets for a few years. I might be selling off one or two from my personal collection at some point in the future, but I haven't decided. If I do, I plan to auction them off as they are really rare and limited.
I think things lose their special-ness when there are lots of them floating around. It's very important to me that the stuff I make or offer maintain its special-ness.