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Licensed Products: eFX Collectibles, Master Replicas, Hasbro and more => Master Replicas => Master Replicas LE Etc... => Topic started by: Talonclaw on July 18, 2009, 06:22:45 AM
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I recently recieved a bit of cash, and I have decided tbat I want to try and track down a Master Replica helmet. I really don't know what to go for, unless somewhere (even if it isn't MR) there is an ARC helmet! I am seriously tempted by the Boba Fett though. I have around $500 to spend. Does anyone have any suggestions?
(I am still combing Palpatine's reviews.)
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Well, if you're a member of the RPF or Rebelscum, I would definitely recommend checking out those sites first because you can find some great buys there and save a LOT of money when compared to Ebay or other venues.
It also depends on your focus. Do you like Boba more than other characters? There's a guy on the RPF that is doing a McQuarrie Concept Boba Helmet that looked pretty awesome.
My particular collection focuses around Vader. another individual is doing an AWESOME McQuarrie concept Vader for $550 right now. Stone is currently taking an interest thread over there. I'm not sure if he's the one who also did the Boba.
You can usually find a bunch of stormies for sale, including the blackhole/black stealth trooper helmet.
Really it comes down to what you're interested in. You're the one that will be admiring it every day as part of your collection, so make sure it's something you want. I can say every one of my Vader helmets, sabers, and other memorbilia has a special place in my heart and will be something to pass on to my sons someday.
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Does he do custom Mando helmets? It would be cool to have something unique.
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For $500, you can actually get yourself a sealed MR Boba Fett Signature Edition helmet. The storm and clone trooper helmets are very cool, but if you're going to buy just one, it might as well be a (sort of) stand-alone character (Boba, Vader, etc).
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Some RPF links for you:
(CMDR Thire, AOTC Clone Helmet, Galactic Marine) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=66720
(Vader ROTJ) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=66176
(Boba, Jango, Vader, Tie Fighter Pilot ... unfinished helmets that you finish to your desire) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=64880
(McQuarrie Vader) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=65950
(MR Boba Fett) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=66481
(DIY Fett Kit...might want to ask JudgeSaberSmith if he got his first, as it appears he has ordered one.) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=65109
I'll continue looking for things to help ...
CONTINUED...
(This guy is selling a complete set of Mando Armor for $450) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=65107&highlight
(McQuarrie Concept Storm Trooper) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=52657&highlight
(McQuarrie Concept Boba Fett...been awhile for this thread so you would probably have to contact the prop maker, but a real interesting design) http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=51029&highlight
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Rebelscum links: (Keeping the links between the two forums separate for you)
(Jango, Vader ROTJ, Clone Pilot) http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3805949&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3805949
(Starcorp 327th, 212 Attack Battalion, Spec Ops ... all Master Replicas) http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3815234&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3815234
(Master Replicas Boba Fett LE #101/750) http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3820577&page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3820577
(Laws Tie Helmet) http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3817319&page=2&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3817319
(Boba Fett Signature Edition, http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3740699&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3740699
(Boba Fett Signature Edition) http://threads.rebelscum.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=3789534&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&fpart=1#3789534
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Woah, thanks dude! ;)
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I have the MR 501st Special Ops Trooper and the Shock trooper 1:1 helmets and they're awesome, I highly recommend. The Shock Trooper helmet in particular has really increased in price since I got it.
(https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwarpdrivetoys.com%2Fyahoo_site_admin%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fspecops.36073510_std.JPG&hash=2cc35226eb28ded1dfc3628a1c29c14934a91c20) (https://www.fx-sabers.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwarpdrivetoys.com%2Fyahoo_site_admin%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Fshock.36073628_std.JPG&hash=a4cfe1007f2b496a8b5e606a88808594bdc2a7df)
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Wicked, I think I'm gonna try and hunt down a Boba signature edition, and also some Mando armour.
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redford has master replicas boba fett SE on sale for "$150 off" right now. (brand new in sealed package for $399)
http://www.redfordfilms.com/product/MRSW156SE/Boba_Fett_Helmet_Signature_Edition_Master_Replicas_SE.html
be there or be square.
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How many are there in stock? If it's one, it's impulse buy time!
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I would go with Signature Boba Fett helmet, check redfordfilms, they have these in stock with good price!!!!!
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How many are there in stock? If it's one, it's impulse buy time!
I dunno... but he's got free shipping on orders over $50. http://www.redfordfilms.com/free_shipping
--> " Impulse = Impulse +1 " 8) bwahaha!
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Add to basket... ;D
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I actually ordered my Emperor Bust from Redfordfilms, slightly over 400$, excellent deal and they shipped on the same day. Perfect place for my taste ;D
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Hmmm, I have a problem. It appears free shipping is to US only, and with $400 to the UK, that's £60 in taxes. Would an American on this forum be prepared to accept the delivery of the helmet, and then forward it to me, putting the price at something like $200-250 on the box? I would of course, pay the postage, but this would really lower the taxes. If not, no problem.
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From redfordfilms every single package has arrived to my doorstep and never caught by customs, cannot recall for sure but I believe they mark items as gift or value them low. I have ordered many times and no customs. Whenever I order from elsewhere every single time it goes into customs. I expect to see my bust come directly to my house next week
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I enjoy my Master Replicas Vader helmet, as well as my LE Vader sabers. They are some of the highlights of my collection. However, I also really enjoy the props I've obtained from prop makers off of the RPF and Rebelscum, sometimes for MUCH less than the high markup of companies like Master Replicas. So I can see why you would choose EITHER route.
One reason why I changed my mind about the eFx McQuarrie Vader they are planning to release. I originally was excited about this helmet and couldn't wait for its release. I was in constant contact bugging Amy on updates to its release, before she quit eFx. It irritated me to no end that the piece was slated to be sold in February 2009 and we still yet to have heard word about it. Then a couple of months ago, I can upon Stone's Concept Vader that I linked which is MUCH MORE accurate to the original Vader designs. (Which is quite odd, because McQuarrie himself had the opportunity to look over the first molds of the eFx Vader and gave his blessing to my understanding. Vader's original designs had a feel of a cross between cybernetic and insect when looking at him, mixed in with Samurai. Of course, due to Lucas influence from the Japanese genre which would be later utilized in filming) eFx's helmet is expected to be at around $1,000+. Stone's, for $550 plus shipping, I would be getting an awesome cast from a excellent prop maker on the RPF, which to many peoples' eyes is MORE accurate and better constructed than the eFx one is expected to be.
That deal that Wedge found you for the Boba SE is AMAZING and if I didn't have so much money already directed towards other endeavors (2 other Vader Helmets to add to my collection, the life-size Vader replica I"m working on, and my Han In Carbonite desk) I would definitely jump at it myself.
I think she would kill me if I also went for the Boba Fett. She would be like "But your not even a die-hard Fett fan?!?" My powers of the Dark Side are strong....yet even I answer to my Emperor. LOL...
In the end, make sure you are getting pieces that you will enjoy. If you like the Fett SE, then go for it. If you would like to get a Mando Helmet that you can customize, PLUS afford to get another piece, then go for it. In the end, if you choose from purely an enjoyment perspective, you'll never go wrong.
If you can make one-heck-of-a-deal WHILE purchasing that piece you'll love like I did on my MR Vader lid, then even better. You get to sit back and bask in the beauty of the piece, and also feel great about the hundreds you've saved at the same time. ;D
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IF you ever consider a TK lid check out the forums at Whitearmor.net. There are several makers of the best looking armor out there. AP, RT to name 2. I think AP is one of the most accurate Stormtrooper buckets I've seen. Last I checked if you got one in kit form it was around $200-ish.
Here it is: >Helmet kit alone (untrimmed like photos) $275 + $20 CAD$ shipping (oversea $65)
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From redfordfilms every single package has arrived to my doorstep and never caught by customs, cannot recall for sure but I believe they mark items as gift or value them low. I have ordered many times and no customs. Whenever I order from elsewhere every single time it goes into customs. I expect to see my bust come directly to my house next week
That's good to know, I ordered a Master Chief replica helmet a while ago and customs was horrible...! Oh, and Emperor... Do you know where to get the Utapau Shadow Trooper .45?
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From redfordfilms every single package has arrived to my doorstep and never caught by customs, cannot recall for sure but I believe they mark items as gift or value them low. I have ordered many times and no customs. Whenever I order from elsewhere every single time it goes into customs. I expect to see my bust come directly to my house next week
That's good to know, I ordered a Master Chief replica helmet a while ago and customs was horrible...! Oh, and Emperor... Do you know where to get the Utapau Shadow Trooper .45?
Yes ofcourse, since hunting down MR items used to be my expertise, here you, directly from your own country ;)
http://www.clonestores.com/acatalog/scaled_helmets.html
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You are good! ;) ;)
Oh, and I know how I'm starting my collection! With these! I just need to save up a bit. I think this is all the MR stuff I'll try and track down though, then I'll concentrate in eFX. Utapau Shadow Trooper should really go up in value!
Boba Fett, Signature Edition
501st Clone Trooper, Weathered
Utapau Shadow Trooper, .45
Qui-Gon Jinn LE, Hilt
Yoda .45
Sidious hilt
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here's your Qui-Gon LE hilt -- brand new in sealed box -- for only $159 (ebay "buy it now" price) ! :o (you'll find the display case alone is worth that much)
http://cgi.ebay.com/MASTER-REPLICAS-STAR-WARS-QUI-GON-JINN-LIGHTSABER-LE_W0QQitemZ190286222126QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c4df1532e&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A1|294%3A50
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and hey since you're in the UK check this out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-STORMTROOPER-1-1-HELMET-BUST-PROP-REPLICA_W0QQitemZ260445584202QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_DVD_Film_TV_Film_Memorabilia_LE?hash=item3ca3c43b4a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|293%3A2|294%3A50
this one ships from the UK :P
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Cheers Wedge!
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That's an awesome deal for the Qui-Gonn. I went back to check my PMs because the Emperor had found one for me awhile back for $120.00, however the company doesn't have any more in stock :(
Awesome find Wedge.
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I remember that my friend, I was extremely stupid not to order one, since I needed a case for Obi-Wan AOTC :(
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You would pay $120, for a case?!
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You would pay $120, for a case?!
Yes, even more
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The Emperor had found me a Qui-Gonn LE for $120 at the time at that site. It was an awesome deal cause I was looking for one to go with my Parks Obi-Wan since I wasn't able to find a Parks Qui-Gonn at that time.
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Here's a guy on the RPF that is selling his for $160 shipped.
I'm not sure if he'll ship overseas or not. You may want to contact him to find out. The only issue I could see is that he wants to have the person pay using a Money Order. I am always leery of that, but he also has 1,766 posts on the RPF so he's been around awhile.
http://www.therpf.com/showthread.php?t=66596
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It seems you cannot avoid customs always by ordering from Redfordfilms, since this time, the 1st time my Bust got caught by customs...