DP Deluxe Boba Helmet for sale- need advice!

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #1

I know a person who has a DP Deluxe Boba Fett ESB for sale for $300. Is that a good price and are there any questions I should ask before buying? All advice would be greatly appreciated as I would need to act on this soon. Like today probably or possibly tomorrow. or ???
Cruzer

 

BobasBounty

Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #2

The DP Deluxe is not really valueable for it's accuracy but more for it's collectablity. If it really is a DP Deluxe than $300 is a good price. I would inspect it for cracks in the shell tears in the fabric liner inside and any scratches, scuffs or cracks in the visor. Also check for the brass plate on the inside of the helmet near the rim that states it's a DP Deluxe Boba Fett helmet and it's edition number. If you can't get your hands on it than have the seller send as many big pics as possible. If I were you I'd then post them here so all the experts can get a look.

Andrew

 

Predatormv

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #3

Ask if it is repainted or not, if it is it loses some of its collectablity. If you want this for your costume you are probally better off spending the same amount on a better helmet like the Bobamaker helmet or one of Marrows.

 

BobasBounty

Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #4

Ooopps. I forgot that some people repainted their DP Deluxe. Good call though, make sure it isn't repainted.

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #5

Thanks guys, no it's not repainted. It's in like brand new condition and has all the decorative accessories on the inside. And it would be just for collecting not for trooping at all. Anyone know what these are currently valued at? Thanks for the info so far, really helpful since I don't know anything about DP Deluxes. I'll try to get some detailed pics.
Thanks, Cruzer

 

pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #6

If your sure it's "real" that's a good deal IMO. Especialy if you can get Jeremy Bulloch to sign it one of these days, it could become quite valuable in the future.

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #7

Thanks pennywise. Would the way that I make sure it's real(without posting pics for you guys to see since I dont' have any at the time) be to look for the id plaque? I'll see if he can snap a shot of it and email it to me.

On the same note, he also has a DP Deluxe Stormtrooper helmet he's looking to get rid of for the same price?
Thanks again, Cruzer

 

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pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #8

Yeah, you can also compare it to photo's on www.starwarshelmets.com, I think there's photo's of it on that web site.

 

BobaFettSlave1

Active Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #9

is that what a DP delux really looks like? O_O O_0 0_oo_o. it looks like Crap. IMO

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #10

Thanks Pennywise and BFS1, all advice is much appreciated. I think what I liked most about the helmet was the decorative interior details.

Cruzer

 

pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #11

Yeah, it doesent have the greatest paint job but from what I remember there is a bunch of cool gizmo's on the inside.

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #12

Yeah and that's what attracted me because it would end up being my son's main Christmas present and he would think that was the coolest thing ever. Although daddy would like it just as much . But he gets to keep all the collectibles in his room. The wife wouldn't stand for them being up in the master bedroom.

Cruzer

 

pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 12, 2005

• #13

My ex-girl friend used to hate when I had "My" cool things in the masterbed room too, maybe that's why she's my "EX"

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #14

Never mind. It was a freak'n Riddle mini helmet. Thanks anyways guys for replying. Guess I'm going to have to get him a JD kid sized helmet and deck it out with gizmos myself.

Cruzer

 

pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #15

Man, I was thinkn you were getting a pretty good deal! But a mini At least you did'ent buy it!

 

Tyler Durden

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #16

Believe it or not, the DP deluxe does have some real origins. It's been modified and remolded (poorly molded), so it's not much of its former self.

The inside is lined with black padding and the edition plaque. There are no fancy gizmos on the inside.

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #17

Turns out he does have a DP Deluxe, but in my ignorance about DP Boba Deluxes I thought it came with all the gizmos inside, but that was a pic of the Riddle mini I was looking at. Here are some pics he sent me of the DP Deluxe.

What would be a good price to score this helmet for. I'll ask him if it's untouched and in what condition.

Cruzer

 

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Tyler Durden

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #18

That doesn't look like a factory paint job. I have seen about three different paint versions, including the DP statue, and that looks custom painted.

The DP deluxes retailed for over $800.00.

 

Cruzer

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #19

Thanks Tylerdurden, what kind of value would you place on this one if it still has its plaque of authenticity inside to prove it's a DP Deluxe? I've requested photos of the plaque and will post it as soon as I receive it.

Cruzer

 

pennywise

Well-Known Hunter

• Nov 13, 2005

• #20

What is the helmet that I've seen that does have the fancy gizmo's in it, Master Replicas?