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I thought about that too. What a great deal. If money wasn't tight right now I would have jumped on that.
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Just for the sake of clarification, Anovos hasn't actually gotten anything to the public yet. But they'll probably still beat efx, lol.
(per ANOVOS) "It is unknown whether or not these were production samples or prototypes".
I'll try and clarify a few things. The eFX Boba Fett helmet is still planned for production, just don't expect to see anything for another year or two. These busts are the result of LFL giving ANOVOS the costume license. Darth Voorhees put it right by saying it in simple terms for this thread, Anovos makes costumes and eFX makes prop replicas.
eFX had acquired several pieces and means to go about making a full biker scout but LFL told them to cease those plans. eFX had done a lot of leg work to go about finding some means and materials to put towards full sized costumes and I feel that these busts are their way of putting those items to use.
The rumor that KenChen posted is false.
Scott is formally known as THE DENT (TX Fett) Site Owner....he knows a thing or two more then pretty much anyone here about everything here....his word is gospel. If EFX had kept it under wraps none of you would have **** to whine about...moaning about EFX doesn't make the development happen any faster...itll still be bought by people with the money to buy it when it comes out.
Im just doing what most everyone else does and saying whats on my mind....again at least theyre bringing it to life. **** doesn't happen overnight. If they came out with it 6 months later rushed and half assed you guys would be lining up with pitch forks...its a piece of fiberglass you can wear on your head its not the end of the world if they take their time with it. You know **** takes time...why keep complaining about it? Its not going to make it happen any sooner then when its done...theres no reason to bitch about it anymore. You all sound like a bunch of children that didn't get what they wanted for Christmas.
I've been asked before by Gino to pass information to the members in this thread before. My last response was not one of those times. I just wanted to reiterate the things that have been covered in some of the Celebration threads. Gino told me at the eFX booth that we probably won't see this helmet released for another year or two and that's what I wanted you all to know. Gino is the only eFX employee who is a member of TDH so he is your best bet for an "official" statement.
It's well documented that eFX has a tendency to have....extended timelines for their projects.The eFX Captain America shields are a fine example. They showed them off after the film's release in 2012 and finally took orders last May. I believe that those are planned to be shipping to customers at some point this summer. I can appreciate that hey want to have things done right but It sucks for us who are the ones on the sidelines waiting to get our mitts on these items. They are not like Sideshow who will wait until a project is closer to completion before the item is announced. But unlike Sideshow, they won't release an item until they are pleased with the accuracy of the prop that is released to the public. Waiting is unfortunately something that many of us in the Fett community have become accustomed to.
KenChen is a fellow member of TDH as seen by his posting further up in the thread. I don't personally know him but I didn't want misinformation like the rumor he stated to spread. I'm not calling him output I just don't want people to believe things that are false.
Word on the street is that a few unauthorized casts of the ESB hero were handed out after the mold was made and once LucasFilm found out they threw a fit and brought a halt to the production...
Efx was able to mold the Boba Fett ESB and make copies that they said would be fully painted and wearable for sale to the public.
ANOVOS secured the license to make wearable helmet/costume replicas at some point in the last year or so (I really don't know when they began molding/3D scanning, etc.).
Although not part of their website's lineup currently, ANOVOS has stated that they WILL be producing Boba Fett.
They had many fully assembled costumes for display at C7. It is unknown whether or not these were production samples or prototypes.
Efx and our very own Art Andrews went to great lengths to acquire permission to mold the ESB Hero. This had never been done before, and probably never will be again.
As far as I know, this product was always intended to be a fully wearable replica, similar, but far superior to the Master Replicas helmet.
1. How did they/will they acquire pieces to use for armor/soft parts? Were they able to return to the LucasFilm archives to mold/scan the additional armor pieces? Are they going to be made from fan-build kits available here? Are they partnering with ANOVOS to have access to ANOVOS's forthcoming molds/scans?
I could be totally off the mark, but what it LOOKS like is that ANOVOS has put the kibosh on the Efx's original plans for a wearable helmet. I really hope that is not the case.
I still have my fingers crossed that this project (helmet) is able to reach our hands. Any official update would be very welcome.
Who are you? Who is KenChen? And are you speaking officially on behalf of Efx, or it this conjecture?
No offense to you, Scott Kaufmann, as I'm glad someone who seems to be 'in the know' has commented, but a reply to this thread from an actual Efx employee or spokesperson would be AWESOME.
Shame on you, Dom.....
So, basically, all of us little dogs should just shut up and take what we're given.....and be thankful?
That kind of thinking is not only insulting, but crystalizes what is wrong with the Fett community.
"Thank you, sir, may I have another?"
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