Retiring from the "GMH"

**fettpride** · 03-28-2013, 07:28 AM

Hi everyone,

After having posted my latest thread 'GMH News and Updates', it really occurred to me that my plans are often a little too grandiose for my two handed abilities. Since the GMH arrived on scene, it has virtually dominated me. Therefore the time has come to simplify my life a bit. It's time to pass on the torch.

The simple fact is, I have way too much going on to do the GMH justice. It keeps getting me into trouble lol It would likely be a much more manageable task for someone who can concentrate their focus on the GMH itself.

If you are ready to rock these (or feel you can handle the demand), send me an email at fettpride@fettpride.com and we can certainly have a chat about it. Now would be a good time with fresh molds. Of course, any candidate will need to be approved by Art, and possibly a gentleman's agreement set between you. There will be a buy out involved (molds and mold masters) to be negotiated.

To anyone with a current order, rest easy. This won't be an ultra fast transition. Your order will be filled by yours truly before the transition. There aren't that many as I've stopped taking orders for these again anyway.

I feel this to be the fairest avenue for the community. For myself.

Best,

Chris

**JodoKast89** · 03-28-2013, 07:55 AM

It takes alot of character to know when something is just simply overwhelming you man!

Whoever gets this mold will be nothing short of pleased I'm sure! Hell, I saw a Roto GMH go for around 300 bucks on eBay just the other day!

**Wolfsburg** · 03-28-2013, 08:20 AM

Wow, I'm sorry to hear this but I completely understand where you're coming from! You have to do what's best for you of course, first and foremost. I was thinking just the other day that it must be a monumental task for a single man to keep up with demand for these things. I recall you were thinking of doing enlarged and ROTJ variants of the GMH. I assume they are now off the table too?

**fettpride** · 03-28-2013, 08:41 AM

Thanks Jodo

Wolf, thank you for the support as well. It's been kind of a catch 22. Before I could even consider this, I first had to get it under control. I'm old school enough that finishing what you start is paramount. But now that I'm there, I cant let it get out of hand again (the most important part to Art and the rest of the folks here).

And you are correct, in that plans for any 'altered GMH's' are now officially off the table. That's not to say that at some point I may still do an ROTJ movie specific. But it'll definitely be sometime down the road. And it most certainly won't be in the GMH genre.

**Jc27** · 03-28-2013, 09:22 AM

Chris, while I am disappointed that you are stopping the GMH, I know you will make sure that it will go to capable hands. Also send me a pm about the RF circuit if you could.
Thanks,
JC

**Wolfsburg** · 03-28-2013, 09:32 AM

Ah, I understand. I guess that would just open another can of worms! Well I guess I'll be among the last to get a FP GMH! Thanks for completing existing orders before you hand it off and I look forward to getting it! Hopefully the post-transition GMHs will find a capable steward in whoever steps up!

**asok** · 03-28-2013, 10:05 AM

Chris, you have an email.

**intwenothor** · 03-28-2013, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by asok

Chris, you have an email.

Ooh, exciting!

Whilst I am sad that it has come to this I'm grateful that this item ever happened at all and so my thanks for that and for letting it go in such a way that it might continue. Continual headaches and stress are no good to anyone. I could imagine how you'd end up sick at the sight of this. All he best.

Andy.

**Jc27** · 03-28-2013, 12:19 PM

Asok I hope you are contemplating getting the GMH stuff. You would do a great job.

**superjedi** · 03-28-2013, 12:43 PM

Wow! What a time to have never had any molding or casting skills whatsoever.

**sleepalot** · 03-28-2013, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by superjedi

Wow! What a time to have never had any molding or casting skills whatsoever.

thats for sure!

Sounds like a good and safe move Chris

**fettpride** · 03-28-2013, 07:43 PM

Everyone, please welcome Bill (ASOK) as your new GMH distributor.

Bill has done an excellent job with the FP Budget legacy and I'm confident he'll do nothing short of the same with the GMH legacy. Please join me in wishing him the best in his newest endeavor

This transition as mentioned above won't be immediate (as in right this second). But as soon as he receives the molds I'm sure he will make the announcement to when he'll be taking on new orders, so please have patience with us while we make this as seamless as possible.

A big thanks again to Art for the opportunity to bring this awesome helmet to the community. Though I'm sure I'm not alone wishing it had been a smoother ride

**Wolfsburg** · 03-28-2013, 07:58 PM

Nice! Asok seems like the perfect choice to continue the journey of the GMH!

**Necronaut** · 03-28-2013, 07:59 PM

Truly momentous! Asok, you will have a customer right here for a GMH when you're ready to start casting! And Chris, thanks for bringing this helmet to the masses. Both of you are some of the biggest assets this community has!

**Jc27** · 03-28-2013, 08:05 PM

I am fully confident that Asok will carry the GMH torch with pride. Chris, hopefully with the GMH behind you, your stress level becomes more manageable and you continue to serve TDH with great items. And Asok PM incoming.

**Mullreel** · 03-28-2013, 09:49 PM

great my crack dealer..........I mean helmet dealer..........is getting a new mold. Guess I will be buying another helmet.

Bill, when you get set up let me know and I will be happy to be first in line and help you get your molds warmed up.

**asok** · 03-29-2013, 06:07 AM

Thank you for the kind words. I will do my best to fill Chris's shoes and will work to not let anybody down.

Originally Posted by Mullreel

great my crack dealer..........I mean helmet dealer..........is getting a new mold. Guess I will be buying another helmet.

Just please don't put it up your nose! I don't want to see photos! Video is another story!

HD quality please!

It will be few weeks before I get up and going. I guess you could drop me an email if anybody would maybe interested in a helmet. My email is here on the forum, you just need to be resourceful to find it.

**Fett 4 Real** · 03-29-2013, 08:15 AM

QUESTION....will Asok be offering GMH ears in Cold Cast??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

If so PLEASE let me know. K thanks

**AdamFett** · 03-29-2013, 12:31 PM

How much you think your gonna be asking for a lid?

**asok** · 03-29-2013, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by AdamFett

How much you think your gonna be asking for a lid?

Not sure yet.

**Mullreel** · 03-29-2013, 10:22 PM

I can not promise that some of the helmet won't go up my nose........I sometimes forget to put on a filter mask when I am cutting and trimming.

**HiredHand** · 03-30-2013, 03:16 AM

P.M sent to you Chris

**Battlebroad** · 03-30-2013, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Mullreel

I can not promise that some of the helmet won't go up my nose........I sometimes forget to put on a filter mask when I am cutting and trimming.

Hahahaha! Been there, done that

**Sixxgunn13** · 03-30-2013, 10:15 AM

Hey Chris, sorry and glad you are retiring from this helmet... You deserve a break!

Welcome Asok(Bill),
I have a question, will we be able to buy separate part to the GMH?
as my GMH never got a RF top and I'd like to get a nice one with clear parts as well.

Hope to hear from you soon.

**superjedi** · 03-30-2013, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by Mullreel

I can not promise that some of the helmet won't go up my nose........I sometimes forget to put on a filter mask when I am cutting and trimming.

Oh I hear ya. . . I sneezed after trimming a helmet once and fully completed range finder flew out!

**asok** · 03-30-2013, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Sixxgunn13

I have a question, will we be able to buy separate part to the GMH?
as my GMH never got a RF top and I'd like to get a nice one with clear parts as well.

Yes, drop me an email.

**RaAlvarez** · 03-30-2013, 07:43 PM

Hi Chris,

I'm still waiting for a GMH I paid for back in 05/01/2012. I'm not sure if you marked me off your list when I took over KaanE's spot in the orginal run. Please get back to me with an update. Thanks!

I also sent you a PM.

**fettpride** · 03-30-2013, 08:27 PM

Well, THAT'S embarrassing. What a way to end the line, huh?

I do believe you're probably right. After having sent you one I must have marked you off. I do apologize. We'll just have to do something about that ...

PM replied to

**redkraytdragon** · 03-30-2013, 11:36 PM

Awesome news guys! So glad ASOK wanted to take this on. You were the first one to come to mind for this too

Cold cast ears would rock

**Fett 4 Real** · 03-31-2013, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by redkraytdragon

Awesome news guys! So glad ASOK wanted to take this on. You were the first one to come to mind for this too

Cold cast ears would rock

you NEED CC ears I tell you!

**asok** · 03-31-2013, 09:53 AM

So, you guys would like cold cast ears huh?

You sure?

**Wes7** · 03-31-2013, 11:54 AM

I will definitely upgrade to the GMH now.... Ugh I hate/love you at the same time asok. Well... My bank account is doing the hating

**Verbal21** · 04-01-2013, 10:02 PM

My heart sank as soon as I saw the thread title but after 10 seconds of reading and finding out Asok'staking over, I've never been more excited to give money (that I don't have yet) away already

**abaddon1974** · 04-02-2013, 12:59 AM

Hi Chris
If you are still reading the thread I have sent you a message on facebook regarding my order.

Craig

**fettpride** · 04-02-2013, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by Verbal21

My heart sank as soon as I saw the thread title but after 10 seconds of reading and finding out Asok'staking over, I've never been more excited to give money (that I don't have yet) away already

Tactful

Abaddon - msg received and replied, Craig

**Nate** · 04-02-2013, 11:45 AM

Fettpride, Just to be clear... You are still doing the premium helmets, right?

**fettpride** · 04-02-2013, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Nate

Fettpride, Just to be clear... You are still doing the premium helmets, right?

Absolutely

**faroshuffle** · 04-02-2013, 09:41 PM

FP, I think this is a great move! Congratulations!! Your GMH is still one of my prized pieces in my collection! All the best of luck to ASOK for a successful endeavor!!!

**AdamFett** · 04-04-2013, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by fettpride

Absolutely

Hello. I sent you a PM about the price for a premium helmet kit. IDK if you got it. LMK.

Thanks!
AdamFett

**darth z** · 04-04-2013, 02:16 AM

is a complete CC GMH possible

**asok** · 04-04-2013, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by darth z

is a complete CC GMH possible

Maybe

**darkartist81** · 04-04-2013, 03:15 PM

Great news! Glad Asok is getting this.

**Jc27** · 04-04-2013, 10:21 PM

Asok I hope you realize that with the GMH to go along with your CC lid, you are going to be one busy dude. I know you will be able to handle it though.

**Turrican** · 04-06-2013, 03:44 AM

Nice to see that the GMH project not died and found a good alternate.

@ Fettpride
Chris, does that mean you have now a little bit more time....maybe for doing my few small spare parts

**Pancho** · 04-06-2013, 08:14 PM

Chris/Fettpride, Sent you a pm, email and facebook message about your products.waiting to hear back from you.

**Prepro2** · 04-06-2013, 09:09 PM

So does this elude to the possibility of a new FP helmet, down the track one with even closer linage, mabey even a 1st gen cast, from possibly the original PP2helmet?
That would be exciting

**JodoKast89** · 04-06-2013, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by Prepro2

So does this elude to the possibility of a new FP helmet, down the track one with even closer linage, mabey even a 1st gen cast, from possibly the original PP2helmet?
That would be exciting

Lol, I wish! I think we've burnt the poor guy out!

**clonecollector** · 04-09-2013, 04:50 AM

Good luck to both FP and ASOK!

Retiring from the "GMH"

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