Is anyone familiar with the quality of the helmets produced by Star Fortress? I am aware of the stories regarding a potential pedophile named Tom something or other, but have read that he (and/or Nexus Enterprises) is no longer in any way affiliated with Star Fortress. I don't know if that is true or not, but I am interested in a special edition Commander Cody helmet that Star Fortress appears to be offering.
It would be nice to know that a) Star Fortress is in no way involved with this Tom character, and b) they create quality helmets.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Star Fortress is well known for taking the work of other people and recasting it. By sheer moral reasons alone I would avoid buying from them.
Edit: I had read about the potential pedophile issue a little while ago, but I wanted to check my facts before I commented here.
"Tom" IS Star Fortress, also Star Bay and a few other aliases. And yes, he fled the US in 2000 for the Phillipines in order to evaid FBI charges of pedophilia.
This information is confirmed from sources at both the 501st, the Rebel Legion and a number of private prop makers that I have been in touch with.