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Darth-Malevelus Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 2/14/06 10:59am Subject: Vader helmets - Date Edited: 3/2/06 10:25pm (2 edits total) Edited By: Sister_Sola
	ok I since I have bought rubies supreme edition costume I like many other people go eabying for a good helmet on ebay. I have seen the MR helmet and the rubies limited edition, which the price tag alone make me cycle back in my seat. The rubies LOL let me just say its great their given the dark lord so much effort in that they get an A, but in the attention to detail arena they get a c- lol I mean asking 1100 to 1200 for a more accurate mask than the supreme edition is fine, but reversing the paint job like that is just rediculous when they want so much for it. But I have started seeing this mask here on ebay alot. S_S edit: removed eBay link Now is it just me or did this person have a fond affection for peekanese(sp?) dogs? LOL This mask makes vader look like he has a gland problem lol ( maybe its just the picture LOL And I have also seen the droopy jaw vader which I hear is from a sequentially worsening mold that was used. And then there are seemingly about 50 different don post masks pre and post star wars release, all seem to look uneven, with the head tilted to the right. I have seen a black and white boxed vader helmet, and the blue boxed helmet. But if your going to make a reveal helmet, or go after a more movie accurate helmet aside from the MR model, and trying to keep the costs down say 100 or less, but still get quality which is the helmet to get? -----signature----- Everything you ever wanted know about making a vader costume http://www.sithtrainingtemple.com SL8582 Garrison Titan Ein Maasav Nisslachim Aad shezacha
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Rogan_Agar Registered: Dec '04	Date Posted: 2/14/06 11:18am Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	It all depends on how accurate you want to have your Vader. You don't need to pay 1000 USD for the MR helmet, there are the much cheaper 800 USD versions, and concerning the quality of the helmet, the sum is reasonable IMO. There are fan made helmets which are much more expensive. You can get the Rubies Supreme for right under 100 USD, but it will nead heavy upgrades to look decent (take a look into the Rubies Supreme thread, the guys there just rock). As to the link you posted... A nice Child's toy, but nothing for collectors. -----signature----- SL-1059 --- 501st Legion --- German Garrison --- Western Squad "... You were the Chosen One!" Obi-Wan Kenobi ROTS
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Obi-Good Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 2/14/06 11:26am Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	That's actually the first Hlemet I ever bought. I still have it in the basement! It is awful in every way! LOL
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Darth-Malevelus Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 2/14/06 11:48am Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	LOL I ve noticed another rubies that is what I call the squinty vader. lol Jeez it never stops lol. Somebody was selling a onion ring that was in the shape of a vader dome. I think it sold for like 0.01 USD lol -----signature----- Everything you ever wanted know about making a vader costume http://www.sithtrainingtemple.com SL8582 Garrison Titan Ein Maasav Nisslachim Aad shezacha
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trufais Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 2/14/06 3:10pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	While I agree that the Rubies Supreme Helmet is not perfect, it's looks much better than just 'decent'. MR Helmet is the way to go as far as I'm concerned, however, for those of you that wear the Rubies Helmet, your still cool in my book. Trufais'
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Darth-Malevelus Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 2/14/06 3:12pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	Well thanks as Ill be wearing a rubies helmet shortly,... lol No im guessing this must have been a first attempt at a vader helmet from rubies, maybe before the supreme edition costume, as rubies doesnt seem to offer the squinty one anymore. But its still found on ebay lol,... What isnt lol -----signature----- Everything you ever wanted know about making a vader costume http://www.sithtrainingtemple.com SL8582 Garrison Titan Ein Maasav Nisslachim Aad shezacha
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trufais Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 2/14/06 3:17pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	I'm getting the MR this summer. I have the Rubies Helmet now, and I have to say, for the novice (regular joe's) out there, they LOVE IT. They say I look pretty 'dang' good in my costume, which is great to hear from 'John Q Public'. It's just, I WILL BE HAPPIER, with the MR. Not that I think the Rubies is bad. Trufais'
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Darth-Malevelus Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 2/14/06 3:23pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	me too,.. I love the MR helmet, heck Id do one in ESB and the other in ROTJ if I had the dough. But 800 bucks for a piece of a costume is really hard to get passed the wife! LOL -----signature----- Everything you ever wanted know about making a vader costume http://www.sithtrainingtemple.com SL8582 Garrison Titan Ein Maasav Nisslachim Aad shezacha
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trufais Registered: Dec '05	Date Posted: 2/14/06 3:27pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	Yeah same here....I had to come up with how I could cut bills down by 1k for the year to get her to go for it. Not easy, I got to 725 in cuts...which was good enough for her, so she let me slide for the rest. Some creative negotiations with everyone from Insurance to Phone Companies had to be called, but I got it done. Trufais'
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Darth-Malevelus Registered: Jan '06	Date Posted: 2/15/06 8:23am Subject: RE: Vader helmets lol
	LOL, too funny! Me I had to divy up the tax return to get mine. 60/40 and you can guess who got the 40 LOL! That and I bought the costume well before I told her. LOL Isnt being married fun! LOL -----signature----- Everything you ever wanted know about making a vader costume http://www.sithtrainingtemple.com SL8582 Garrison Titan Ein Maasav Nisslachim Aad shezacha
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FETT-MAN Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 3/3/06 1:21pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets
	At some point in time I'm doing a Vader. Not sure when yet. As far as helmets go I was thinking one of those cheapo voice changer helmets. But one small problem, the bucket is way too small. I like the helmet, and was wondering how to avoid this little (ecxuse pun) problem. The helmet I'm borrowing from a friend, so I don't have to buy it. But I'm trying to keep this under $30-$50 if possible. Can't make it myself, and I don't think online will work either (because of parents). -----signature----- http://www.freewebs.com/vieler http://vieler.wordpress.com/ http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f325/FETT-MAN/
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vaderfanvr6trbo Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 3/5/06 6:41pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets
	I just got my MR about a week ago, right before I did my nieces birthday party. what timing! Its an awesome helmet, and if you can afford it, I would go for it. definetely worth it. heres some pictures. (the little vader is my niece) -----signature----- "From my point of view the Jedi are Evil!" - Anakin Skywalker ROTS SL4118 - 501st Legion Garrison Carida http://garrisoncarida.com/index.php
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FETT-MAN Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 3/5/06 7:05pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets
	I noticed it doesn't have quilted leather . Otherwise looks great. $$$? -----signature----- http://www.freewebs.com/vieler http://vieler.wordpress.com/ http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f325/FETT-MAN/
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vaderfanvr6trbo Registered: May '05	Date Posted: 3/5/06 7:29pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets
	lol, your the second one to comment on that. I'm glad I just bought a faux leather quilted leather body suit to replace the one in those pics. I've spent a lot on this suit so far, and my total continues to grow as I continue to upgrade. Its a never ending battle , but its completely worth it. -----signature----- "From my point of view the Jedi are Evil!" - Anakin Skywalker ROTS SL4118 - 501st Legion Garrison Carida http://garrisoncarida.com/index.php
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FETT-MAN Registered: Nov '05	Date Posted: 3/6/06 1:15pm Subject: RE: Vader helmets
	You're niece looks cute compared to the statue. You know, that'd be a great 10/31 prop ! -----signature----- http://www.freewebs.com/vieler http://vieler.wordpress.com/ http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f325/FETT-MAN/
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