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Title: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 20, 2007, 01:00 PM
Looks like the MR exclusive at Celebration IV will be a Scaled Wedge Helmet.  I think it's a cool idea, but didn't Ridell already do the mini-helmet thing?

Regardless...if they make a Vader, it's mine.   ;D
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on March 20, 2007, 01:21 PM
I'm still curious to see what the exact scale will be on these simply because I do have the Riddell helmets and they are a very nice collectible IMO.  I have three of the full scale MR helmets (and would love to have the Vader too) but they take up so much real estate and the pricing is pretty darn steep too.

Do we have any information on the MR scaled helmets at all?  I know when they first announced them I'd posted in the MR thread about them and I think I'd assumed at that time they were full scale.  It's pretty apparent they aren't (the word scaled being a pretty strong clue) but I am very curious to know how they match up with the Riddell versions.  A Wedge helmet could look completely awesome beside the X-wing helmet from Riddell, so this might cause me grief, but only if they match up size wise. 

If they are pretty identical, in spite of the high quality of MR stuff, they'd have a hard time topping the Riddell Vader.  I'm sure they could, but what's the price point on these.  If you're talking $100 per scaled helmet all of a sudden the Riddell stuff is looking like a bargain. 

Just checked the other thread and the other two listed scaled replicas are:

Rebel X-Wing Red 5 Studio Scale Replica
TIE Fighter Episode IV Helmet Scaled Replica

Nifty fits for the Riddell line too, if they fit, but it'll be really interesting to see a comparison of the Red 5 MR version beside the Riddell X-wing pilot helmet. 
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: ruiner on March 20, 2007, 02:03 PM
I thought (and I'm probably wrong) that MR bought the tooling from Riddell.

Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Jeff on March 20, 2007, 02:28 PM
Just checked the other thread and the other two listed scaled replicas are:

Rebel X-Wing Red 5 Studio Scale Replica
TIE Fighter Episode IV Helmet Scaled Replica

Just a side note to start, the Rebel X-Wing Red 5 Studio Scale Replica in your list Brent is the Studio Scale X-Wing ship, like those big-ass scaled Y-Wing and Falcon that they've done.  Nit-picky I know, but just don't want folks to be searching out the wrong thing.  Now back to the mini-helmets...


At Toy Fair, MR announced they had plans for 5 Helmets (up to 6 now with the C-IV Wedge Helmet announcement).

plus

I don't think Rob got a good pic of all 5 (I think all we have is a pic of the Fett mini-helmet), but you can see them at Rebelscum (http://www.rebelscum.com/tf2007/MRscaledhelmets/default.asp).  The 4 OT helmets were pretty close to the final product stage, but the Clone Helmet is obviously an unpainted prototype.

I've heard/read that some of the helmets may be based off the Riddell helmets, but I don't remember that being confirmed anyplace in writing yet.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on March 20, 2007, 02:47 PM
Thanks Jeff,
As usual, I'm not paying nearly enough attention ::) so the clarification is helpful.  I'm also quite happy to see that the Red 5 is a ship because I can't even begin to contemplate affording those things, so it's one less thing to buy.

From the link you provided, they look damn near identical to the Riddell stuff.  I've heard the rumours too and it goes along with what ruiner said too.  But... the pictures don't really provide much information relative to scale.  Based on the appearance and what the supporting stand looks like, I'd say ruiner might be correct and if so, that's an interesting move.  I find it rather odd they grabbed that line given that relatively speaking they didn't sell well until after the line was dead and guys like me came along to backfill the collection.  I can see the stormtrooper selling really well given the relative rarity of the Riddell version (depending on price I might buy one to replace my Riddell that has yellowed a bit) and obviously Fett too (thankfully I only paid a bit over $60 for that).  I suppose they'll all sell well, including Luke's X-wing but I just don't see the point in re-releasing these. 

Anyone recall the original Riddell MSRP?  I cruised through the Riddell thread and didn't see it, but it doesn't mean the information isn't in there.  I think they were once around $90 or so at retail, weren't they?  If so, I can see MR charging around the same price for them. 

I guess if the scale is the same, I'll get the tie pilot, maybe Wedge if I can arrange it and possibly a new Stormtrooper.  I don't need the PT stuff and don't need duplicates of what I already have.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: SilverSpyder on March 20, 2007, 03:40 PM
The MR scaled helmets are the same size as the Riddell helmets. MR bought the tooling from Riddell. I don't believe that MR will be re-releaseing the Vader or 3-PO versions, but will be re-releasing the Stormtrooper, Boba Fett and Luke X-wing pilot in addition to the unreleased Riddell Tie Fighter pilot. Mr will also be making some all new sculpts like the Clone Troopers.

The expected price point is in the $50.00 reange and the stands will look like the ones that come with the MR full scale helmets.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on March 21, 2007, 04:44 AM
The MR scaled helmets are the same size as the Riddell helmets. MR bought the tooling from Riddell...

Just what I was going to mention, Bruce, as far as what I recall hearing on this line.  I'm really going back and forth on collecting these, as they're a bit on the pricey side (got my 4 Riddell helmets for less then $25 each), and this could be one of those lines that goes on for quite some time adding further to my problem with display space.  Of course, I loved the brief Riddell line (and no, Brent, I never got the Stormtrooper, so shut up!), so I'll already be forced to deal with a couple duplicates from MR from the get-go.  I dunno...  I'm sure that damned C4 exclusive Wedge helmet will pull me in.  But if I miss out on it at C4, then my interest in this line will probably be over before it even begins.

So for those that already have the Riddell ones, and plan to collect these MR ones next, what are you going to do with the Riddell versions?  Sell them?  Just collect the all-new ones from MR?  Or grab what's essentially a duplicate?  Just curious...

Granted, I collect the .45 saber/blaster minis, so I suppose those are right in line with collecting these helmets.  These definitely look sharp, no doubt.  But $50 sharp?  Not so sure...  Ugh.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 21, 2007, 10:43 AM
I never could do the big ones...

But I  like these, as I did the mini-sabers.

Depending how much I like the exclusive will decide how far I jump into this one... BUt I do know... I would stick with OT.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2007, 05:02 AM
BUt I do know... I would stick with OT.

Definite "ditto" from me there.  I usually stick to OT with the stuff that's relatively higher-end (though I did bite on all the mini-sabers), and as I've seen with the Clone bust insanity in the GG line, there's no way I'm going to let a non-Hasbro licensee lead me down that dark path.  There's a relatively "limited" amount of possibilities with OT helmets, so hopefully this line doesn't continue on indefinitely like some of the others.  So what kind of possibilities are we looking at here for the OT?

Stormtrooper
Boba Fett
TIE Pilot
X-Wing Luke
X-Wing Wedge...
------------------
X-Wing Biggs
X-Wing Porkins
Darth Vader
C-3PO
Rebel Fleet Trooper
Death Star Trooper
Death Star Gunner
AT-AT Driver
AT-AT Commander
Snowtrooper
Cloud Car Pilot
Lando Skiff Guard
Boushh
Scout Trooper
Endor Rebel Trooper
AT-ST Driver
Royal Guard
A-Wing Pilot
B-Wing Pilot

I think that's about it.  24 x $50 = $1,200.  Ugh!  Did I miss any likely/obvious ones?  Hopefully MR just sticks with actual helmets, and the less obscure ones at that, and doesn't broaden the line to include things like droid's noggins, but if they did, you'd obviously expect to see 2-1B, IG-88, 4-LOM, EV-9D9, 8-D8, 3PO repaints, etc.

The line certainly has potential, if the price point is acceptable to the majority of potential collectors.  That was the downfall of the Riddell line though, I think, though I believe their's were originally even higher IIRC, at around $75ish SRLP.  Granted, they were all easily attainable on eBay in the $20's not too long after their release, aside from the Stormtrooper, of course.  Not to mention that line was probably a little before it's time, as one of the first, if not THE first, "higher-end" collectible lines for Star Wars.  It'll be interesting to see what MR can do with the line now...
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on March 22, 2007, 08:22 AM
Glad to see I'm not alone on this one.

While there are limited in OT, isn't that the case for PT too ? IDK.

But from the list, I can see myself getting these:

Stormtrooper
Boba Fett
TIE Pilot
X-Wing Wedge...
------------------
Death Star Gunner
AT-AT Driver
Snowtrooper
Lando Skiff Guard
Scout Trooper
AT-ST Driver
Royal Guard

I can't see droids being done if it is a helmet line. Those are not helmets.

Sometimes definition goes a long way, and exploitation is something else.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2007, 04:45 PM
PT would be fairly limited too, yeah.  But considering the insane amount of Clonetroopers available to pick from in ROTS, who knows...  Scary thought, if they played it like Hasbro's doing right now.

I can't see droids being done if it is a helmet line. Those are not helmets.

Sometimes definition goes a long way, and exploitation is something else.

Yeah, I wouldn't think the droids should be a part of this line, but if MR re-uses Riddell's 3PO mold and puts that piece back out, it certainly opens the doors to more droids.  I certainly wouldn't consider 3PO's dome a "helmet", so it'll be interesting to see if MR ditches that particular piece in this line.  I almost hope they do, 'cause it'd break from the theme to include it, and potentially add another 10 or so "helmet" options to the line.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: SilverSpyder on March 22, 2007, 05:05 PM
Everything I have heard suggests that the Vader and 3PO will not be remade. Most likely due to the fact that you can pick up the Riddell versions for dirt cheap on the secondary market. It wouldn't make sense to remake a product with a MSRP of $50.00 when the original can be bought for under $20.00.

Having said that, I almost wouldn't mind a K-3PO or TC-14. I like my Riddell C-3PO and having a couple counterparts would'nt be too bad. But, I honestly don't forsee MR producing these, at least anytime in the near future. I would bet however on a Black Hole Stormtrooper repaint and Jango Fett repaint being made since the molds are basically the same as the Stormtrooper and Boba Fett.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on March 23, 2007, 12:16 AM
The MR scaled helmets are the same size as the Riddell helmets. MR bought the tooling from Riddell. I don't believe that MR will be re-releaseing the Vader or 3-PO versions, but will be re-releasing the Stormtrooper, Boba Fett and Luke X-wing pilot in addition to the unreleased Riddell Tie Fighter pilot. Mr will also be making some all new sculpts like the Clone Troopers.

The expected price point is in the $50.00 reange and the stands will look like the ones that come with the MR full scale helmets.

That's helpful.

Basically I fall into the OT camp as well, so I'll try and find Wedge through someone at CIV but have no intentions to acquire the Boba Fett or Luke.  AS mentioned earlier I could be swayed to get the stormtrooper as mine has a yellowish tinge these days but we'll see what happens when they are released.  I would like to know the production numbers though, if they release them.  I will definitely get the Tie Pilot though.

PT could be interesting, but since I'm $1000+ into the 501st/shock/Utapau helmets, I don't think I need to get little ones.  Still want that full sized Vader helmet though :-X
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: SilverSpyder on March 23, 2007, 01:19 AM



PT could be interesting, but since I'm $1000+ into the 501st/shock/Utapau helmets, I don't think I need to get little ones.  Still want that full sized Vader helmet though :-X
Toynk.com has them for something like $600.00 with the 30% off code "lucky", but that ends tonight.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on April 21, 2007, 10:41 AM

Basically I fall into the OT camp as well, so I'll try and find Wedge through someone at CIV but have no intentions to acquire the Boba Fett or Luke. 

Sometime in May, the collector society members that aren't going to C4 can pre-order one (in limited quantities).  Now I ask this because their newsletter today didn't mention it, why wouldn't I order it now and forgo the hassle of standing in line??  One would think that they would follow Sideshows lead, and let us pre-order and pick up if we are going.....

Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on April 22, 2007, 01:36 AM
...AS mentioned earlier I could be swayed to get the stormtrooper as mine has a yellowish tinge these days...

Glad to hear it.  Serves you right, you boastful bastard.  >:(
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: nitro on April 22, 2007, 10:30 AM
still, i'm at the point where i don't know whether or not to wait for the comic shop to get these in or preorder them through MR. the Luke x-wing helmet doesn't appeal to me as much as the Boba or Stormtrooper, so i can always wait to see how they come out.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on April 23, 2007, 02:02 AM
still, i'm at the point where i don't know whether or not to wait for the comic shop to get these in or preorder them through MR. the Luke x-wing helmet doesn't appeal to me as much as the Boba or Stormtrooper, so i can always wait to see how they come out.

I guess it would depend on whether MR has announced an edition size for these or not.  If not, then I wouldn't worry all that much.  If they are somewhat limited (less than 2K) then the Luke helmet will sell well, as it did with Riddell, where the degree of difficulty was highest for the Stormie and then about equal for Fett/Luke.  C-3PO and Vader were almost always cheap and easier to find.  I paid about $60 for each of Fett and Luke.

I'm guessing though that there's better than 5000 of each produced.  Wedge's helmet is limited at 1500, so unlimited must mean a fair bit higher.

...AS mentioned earlier I could be swayed to get the stormtrooper as mine has a yellowish tinge these days...

Glad to hear it.  Serves you right, you boastful bastard.  >:(

Geez, can't you be more smug than that?  You'll get pretty much the same damn thing as I bought for less than 1/3 the price even if you pay full retail. 
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 23, 2007, 12:32 PM
Hey no personal attacks guys. Come on.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 23, 2007, 03:08 PM
Hey no personal attacks guys. Come on.

These guys go wayyyyy back, don't worry DK2k4.  :)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 23, 2007, 03:08 PM
Hey no personal attacks guys. Come on.

These guys go wayyyyy back, don't worry DK2k4.  :)

D'oh sorry...  :-[

Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on April 23, 2007, 05:39 PM
So, I figured I might buy the stormtrooper one after thinking about it all weekend and low and behold...the link for the stormtrooper is the Boba Fett helmet and the Boba Fett link is also for the Boba Fett helmet....

Go figure  :-\
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 23, 2007, 06:01 PM
Geez, can't you be more smug than that?  You'll get pretty much the same damn thing as I bought for less than 1/3 the price even if you pay full retail. 

But they are not the same.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on April 23, 2007, 06:14 PM
I haven't followed the news & pix too closely, but what's the difference between them, Matt?  Other than the MR version is obviously shiny and white, and Brent's precious Riddell version is turning green...?  (heh.)

Has MR tweaked the Riddell molds a bit?  Or just refined the paint jobs a bit?
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JesseVader08 on April 23, 2007, 06:16 PM
So, I figured I might buy the stormtrooper one after thinking about it all weekend and low and behold...the link for the stormtrooper is the Boba Fett helmet and the Boba Fett link is also for the Boba Fett helmet....

Go figure  :-\

Perhaps MR's links were incorrect earlier, but they seem to be working now.

Or maybe not.  Sometimes when I click on the X-Wing helmet, I get the Boba Fett helmet page loading.  Bizarre.


(http://masterreplicas.com/get_file.php?fid=8416)

Stormtrooper Helmet (http://masterreplicas.com/store/star_wars/scaled_replicas/8799/?osp=N80_8799)


(http://masterreplicas.com/get_file.php?fid=8421)

Boba Fett Helmet (http://masterreplicas.com/store/star_wars/scaled_replicas/8800/?osp=N80_8800)


(http://masterreplicas.com/get_file.php?fid=8339)

Luke X-Wing Pilot Helmet (http://masterreplicas.com/store/star_wars/scaled_replicas/8800/?osp=N80_8798)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on April 23, 2007, 06:28 PM
thanks Jesse - I finally got it to load in my cart!!
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Matt_Fury on April 23, 2007, 06:50 PM
I haven't followed the news & pix too closely, but what's the difference between them, Matt?  Other than the MR version is obviously shiny and white, and Brent's precious Riddell version is turning green...?  (heh.)

Has MR tweaked the Riddell molds a bit?  Or just refined the paint jobs a bit?

The big difference is that one is made by Master Replicas, and the other is made by Riddell, which you apparently do not have.   :o
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on April 23, 2007, 11:13 PM
It's a tough call on that to say if the MR is different from the Riddell.  It might just be the settings on my monitor, but the markings along the side in the picture Jesse posted look blue.  The Riddell markings are grey with no bluish tinge at all. 

The Fett and Luke helmets look pretty darn identical. 

Are any retailers carrying these aside from MR's store?

I haven't followed the news & pix too closely, but what's the difference between them, Matt?  Other than the MR version is obviously shiny and white, and Brent's precious Riddell version is turning green...?  (heh.)


Mine seems to be getting whiter now that it's out of storage, though it might be lightening just to spite Colman. :-*
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on April 24, 2007, 06:31 AM
Are any retailers carrying these aside from MR's store?


One of the best on the web -

The Saber Vault (http://www.thesabervault.com/MINIpage.html)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 24, 2007, 09:37 AM
How does shipping compare between the sites ? That may be key in terms of pricing.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on April 24, 2007, 02:19 PM
Are any retailers carrying these aside from MR's store?


One of the best on the web -

The Saber Vault (http://www.thesabervault.com/MINIpage.html)

Thanks Beth, obviously I'm too lazy to just look around.  I've ordered from The Saber Vault before for a couple of my FX sabers and the service has always been top notch.  To answer DarkKnight2k4's question, within the US SAber Vault ships for free
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on April 24, 2007, 02:43 PM
Nice ! That is a plus.

Ok, so do they charge now or do we pay upon shipment ?
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 16, 2007, 03:36 AM
So I wonder how today's news (of MR dumping the Star Wars license at year-end) will affect this helmet line...?  Assuming LFL and MR don't work out their differences, how many helmets do you guys think they'll squeeze out before they go kaput?  I suppose it's possible that they may not even delve into the line beyond the C4 exclusive Wedge, and the severl molds they inherited from Riddell.  That'd certainly make collecting this line a tad bit easier though, I suppose.  :P

I haven't followed squat in regards to C4, but did they put the Wedge helmet up for pre-order, or is it just first come, first served at their booth?
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on May 16, 2007, 08:26 AM
Nothing from MR on C4...might be all FCFS.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 17, 2007, 12:42 AM
So I wonder how today's news (of MR dumping the Star Wars license at year-end) will affect this helmet line...?

I haven't followed squat in regards to C4, but did they put the Wedge helmet up for pre-order, or is it just first come, first served at their booth?

Yikes.  RS just posted a story (which has now suddenly disappeared), that MR won't be at C4 now (except for the MR party), and won't be selling their C4 exclusives next week anymore, though they will be available on their site later.  They also showed a list of the handful of items still on tap through the end of the year, and no other helmets were included.  Looks like this line may be done before it even began.  It also looks like there's some serious bad blood between MR and LFL, and that the dissolution of the license is far from ammicable.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on May 17, 2007, 08:28 AM
From what I understand this news stands true to form.

No booth.
Exclusives on-line.
Party is on.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on May 21, 2007, 09:08 PM
The brilliance of MR never ceases to amaze me....tomorrow they put their C4 exclusives up for pre-sale to CS members and then to the masses on Thursday.  Nice....Like I'll be near a ******' computer to get either one.....dickheads
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on May 21, 2007, 10:25 PM
The brilliance of MR never ceases to amaze me....tomorrow they put their C4 exclusives up for pre-sale to CS members and then to the masses on Thursday.  Nice....Like I'll be near a ******' computer to get either one.....dickheads

Sent you an email at work.  No, for a change I'm not begging ;)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 22, 2007, 04:54 AM
I love it when Beth gets pissed off like that!  8)

But yeah, I was thinking the same exact thing earlier this evening, that it's completely asinine for them to put up their (former) C4 exclusives for sale online right as everyone's piling into C4 in person.  Brilliant.  ::)

BTW, I was reading through the MR chat with Amy, and apparently MR isn't going to get to any of the other helmets now (including the TIE Pilot), other than the three they'd already put up for pre-order.  Great.

Of course, I didn't pre-order the Stormtrooper helmet and have probably missed the boat on it, so now all my taunting of Brent is probably going to come back to bite me in the ass.  I hate it when that happens...  >:(
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 22, 2007, 05:03 AM
Of course, I didn't pre-order the Stormtrooper helmet and have probably missed the boat on it, so now all my taunting of Brent is probably going to come back to bite me in the ass.  I hate it when that happens...  >:(

Heh heh, karma's a bitch.  :-*
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 22, 2007, 12:11 PM
Not so fast...  I popped into MR last night and re-upped my CS membership (to get the Qui-Gon mini saber), so now I'm going through the exciting process of TRYING to get a damned order through for Wedge helmet, at which time I'll be pre-ordering the Stormtrooper helmet as well (which is still available, apparently).  So perhaps I'll get to continue to talk **** to Brent after all, once I've gotten my (white) Stormie for half the price that he did...  :P

Of course, that would entail actually being able to get the damned MR site to open, which is not likely to happen any time soon.  God, I love ordering Star Wars exclusives online the moment they go up for sale.  Such a smooth process.  Every time...  ::)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on May 22, 2007, 01:14 PM
And we thought getting the BHS GG Bust was a b**ch !!!  >:(
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on May 22, 2007, 02:34 PM
So perhaps I'll get to continue to talk **** to Brent after all, once I've gotten my (white) Stormie for half the price that he did...  :P

Of course, that would entail actually being able to get the damned MR site to open, which is not likely to happen any time soon.  God, I love ordering Star Wars exclusives online the moment they go up for sale.  Such a smooth process.  Every time...  ::)

Actually it would be closer to a third of the price, if I didn't pay even more than that.  But I've spent about $0.20 a day to watch your completeist ass squirm while I have something you don't, so it was worth every penny.  :-*

I'm hoping to get the Wedge helmet on Thursday as I refuse to re-up with MR's collectors society.  I got royally screwed by them a couple of years back with no responses from the customer service department.  I think they make stellar products, but if you're outside the US, you don't even exist, even if you're a member of the collector's society. 

Quite bummed they won't be pumping out the Tie Pilot helmet, that's the one I was really looking forward to.  I may snap up another Stormtrooper just on principle though. 
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 22, 2007, 02:55 PM
"Only" took me 40 - 45 minutes to get my order through, so it looks like I'm good to go on the Wedge helmet, as well as the (super-dooper shiny white) Stormrtrooper.  Thank God.  But yeah, the online ordering process for Star Wars exclusives, whether it's MR or GG, is completely ridiculous.  Apologies and excuses every single time from the both of them, but year after year, it's the same bull****, without one iota of an improvement in the ordering process.  Pathetic.

But I've spent about $0.20 a day to watch your completeist ass squirm while I have something you don't, so it was worth every penny.  :-*

 >:(
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: nitro on May 22, 2007, 04:13 PM
which trooper helmet did you wind up getting JediMac...the .45 scale or the full scale?
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on May 22, 2007, 04:18 PM
which trooper helmet did you wind up getting JediMac...the .45 scale or the full scale?

Now that would be funny if he ordered the wrong one :-X
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on May 22, 2007, 04:37 PM
which trooper helmet did you wind up getting JediMac...the .45 scale or the full scale?

The scaled one, same as the Wedge (this is the scaled thread, after all ;)).  But if they want to send me the full sized version for only $45, I suppose I wouldn't turn it down.  :P

Or maybe I would.  'Cause then Brent here would still have bragging rights...
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2007, 12:07 PM
It took all of six minutes to get caught up on the scaled helmets.  My Wedge order went through just fine. 

I opted against getting a new Stormtrooper though.  I'll just dunk mine in a tub of bleach.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: nitro on May 28, 2007, 11:56 AM


I opted against getting a new Stormtrooper though.  I'll just dunk mine in a tub of bleach.

That's exactly why I backed away from the scaled Stormtrooper helmet. A buddy of mine owns a few of the Riddell Helmets and his Stormie helmet has yellowed over time.
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: DarkKnight2k4 on May 30, 2007, 01:12 PM
There was a BHS version of the scaled one on display at the MR party Sunday night.

Now that one i would shoot for. No yellowing there ! ;)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on June 13, 2007, 04:42 PM
Received notice that the Wedge scaled helmet should be shipping the week of June 29th.  Still saddened by the news of no Tie Pilot helmet from these folks, it would have been a very nice addition. 
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on July 9, 2007, 09:43 PM
Well, I would have had my Wedge helmet today but I guess I have to be home and sign for it IN PERSON.  Luckily, I called DHL and explained I am never, ever going to be home before 5pm and the lady said she would re-direct delivery and have them come Wednesday after five.  It would be nice to know this ahead of time (as in why the hell didn't Master Replica let me know) and can assume it will be this way when the full size helmets start shipping.  I can't have them shipped to the mill so I'll have to hop on that shipping notice right away and call and request after 5pm delivery.  I hope all the personel at DHL are as helpful/friendly as the lady was tonight.

*sigh*, it's just not going to be a good week.... :-\
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 10, 2007, 12:06 AM
DHL -- Deliver However Late.  ;)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on July 10, 2007, 03:22 AM
Well, I would have had my Wedge helmet today but I guess I have to be home and sign for it IN PERSON.

Yikes, didn't realize that would be the case.  Hope that's not a problem for me as well, though I'm guessing it might be.  I got that "Shipping soon" notification a week or two ago as well, but didn't pay it much attention, but I guess these are finally on the way here now, so that's cool.  Any know how far behind the Snowtrooper helmet's gonna be?  I don't recall the shipping date on that one.  Still annoying that I had to resort to MR's version after all these years of not having the Riddell version, but I guess mine will be much more white than Brent's, so that's really all that matters, I suppose.  Though I do feel like I'm cheating a little by going with the MR one.  Plus, aren't the stands going to be different, or are they using Riddell's stands too?  I don't recall that either, but if MR's stand differs from my four Riddell stands, that'll be a bit of a bug up my OCD's ass too.

Bummer on that TIE Pilot helmet as well, since that's always been that nagging piece that was almost made before, so I've always felt like it should be in my collection for some reason.  But to barely miss out on it twice now is going to seriously annoy me.  Perhaps whoever picks up MR's license in the future (if anyone does), they'll pick up with this line.  Time will tell...

So has anyone else received their Wedge helmets yet?
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on July 10, 2007, 05:28 PM
Well, apparently DHL delivery people don't read the updates because they came at 10:31am and this time, they left me a little sticker that said they'd be back tomorrow in the "am" and if I could sign where they circled, they'd leave the box.. WTF?? If it comes tomorrow, I'll be happy - if not....I'll be ripping someone a new *******.  :-*

*think happy thoughts*
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on July 10, 2007, 11:07 PM
- if not....I'll be ripping someone a new *******.  :-*


Pictures please. :)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on July 11, 2007, 07:29 PM
I assume you mean these pictures  ;)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3137.jpg)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3134.jpg)

(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t157/twilzia/IMG_3133.jpg)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Morgbug on July 11, 2007, 11:13 PM
Well, no. :(  But I'll forgive you.  This time ;)
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on July 12, 2007, 02:22 AM
Oooh, spiffy looking!  Thanks for sharing, Beth.  Jealous, I am.  Hopefully mine's here soon though.

I guess I wasn't even paying attention on the Shadow Trooper helmet, or maybe I'd originally just blown it off as "EU", but now I'm second guessing myself in not wanting that one too.  Anyone else order it already?  Ugh.  I just can't decide...  :-\
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 12, 2007, 03:37 AM
You do realize that if you don't get it and Brent does that you'll never hear the end of it.   :D
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: jadesfire on July 12, 2007, 06:31 AM
I guess I wasn't even paying attention on the Shadow Trooper helmet, or maybe I'd originally just blown it off as "EU", but now I'm second guessing myself in not wanting that one too.  Anyone else order it already?  Ugh.  I just can't decide...  :-\

Just order it and get it over with.... :-*
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: JediMAC on August 18, 2007, 04:23 AM
I went back and forth on that thing down at SDCC a few weeks ago, but finally with just an hour to go on the last day, I totally wussed out and ran over to the MR booth and nabbed one.  Figured it'd be better to get one there in person to at least save on the shipping costs that I would've been hit with when I ultimately decided later on that I needed it.

You do realize that if you don't get it and Brent does that you'll never hear the end of it.   :D

That was my other reason for grabbing it.  At least this one shouldn't "yellow"...  :P
Title: Re: Master Replica Scaled Helmets
Post by: SilverSpyder on August 18, 2007, 06:40 AM
I figured you were going to come back and pick this up.

BTW It was nice meeting you again.