chris2fett
New Hunter
I am 99% sure this is the same helmet that comes with the Rubies Supreme Boba Fett costume.
New Target Boba Fett helmet released
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bpatneaude
Hunter
Go to target.com just picked one up $30 plus tax free shipping. [emoji6]
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Bothan
Active Hunter
Regarding the off center "turn signals" on the brow of the dome, it seems like an easy fix that may not be present on all copies. From the photos above the dome is a separate piece that may be easy to slightly rotate upon reassembly. In fact in other photos above on other examples of the same Target exclusive helmet, the "turn signals" look centered.
Found a secret stash of Star Wars merchandise in a back corner of the Target near me away from the toy section near school supplies. they didn't have the Boba Fett but I did see a Rylo Ken and this little light:
Was thinking maybe modding one to make a baby helmet for my son. The ears didn't look too bad and I would have to build the back part of the helm since it's only 1/2 of a helmet meant to hang on the wall.
Was thinking maybe modding one to make a baby helmet for my son. The ears didn't look too bad and I would have to build the back part of the helm since it's only 1/2 of a helmet meant to hang on the wall.
apete30
Hunter
I just got back from a target run where they had two of them. The plastic feels brittle and is very thin. If properly reinforced you could make a mediocre bucket out of it. I would highly suggest replacing the entire range finder assembly as well as the visor. The size is close to asok. Overall I would say it needs a lot of work. I picked a helmet up that wasnt in its package and inspected it thoroughly.
Utri4861
Hunter
So here it is compared to the old hasbro helmet. I modified my hasbro, but you get the gist. The rangefinder is pathetically short, but the "head" is actually pretty decent. It's a good helmet for $30.View attachment 91900View attachment 91901View attachment 91902View attachment 91903View attachment 91904View attachment 91905
Plastic is VERY brittle though. Would probably shatter if you were to drop it from a height. Hasbro has a softer plastic. Also, as said before, visor is junk. It has a nice shape and look, but it's completely transparent and cracks easily. Mine cracked when I held the helmet from the visor.
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Plastic is VERY brittle though. Would probably shatter if you were to drop it from a height. Hasbro has a softer plastic. Also, as said before, visor is junk. It has a nice shape and look, but it's completely transparent and cracks easily. Mine cracked when I held the helmet from the visor.
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Silverstalker
Active Hunter
No Target in the UK...meh.. :angry
Mister Hyde
Active Hunter
Can the t-visor be removed easily or even at all? From the picture it looks like it's welded in to the helmet securely
Utri4861
Hunter
Yeah it's definitely glued in well. You couldn't get it out without breaking it. I'm either gonna put a layer of tint behind it or I'll just cut the whole thing out.
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GCNgamer128
Sr Hunter
It says Deluxe, so it has to be good.
ToEleven
Active Hunter
Just an FYI...the measurements of the dome are within a few mm of Rafalfett's measurements of 222 wide x 247 deep x 101 high. The dome shape looks pretty similar to Rafal's although slightly flatter on top. I may attempt to use a cast of it on a future scratch build. 
I was able to pick one up at the local Target here (which I found online choosing store pickup).
I was able to pick one up at the local Target here (which I found online choosing store pickup).
chris2fett
New Hunter
Just picked mine up. Guys, I am amazed that this "good" of a Fett sculpt is on the market for $30 U.S.
I'll have to get some pics up, but I sat it next to my low numbered Don Post Deluxe fiberglass helmet, and it really exceeds my expectations.
I've had 2 of the 1995 standard issue Don Post helmets before, which were the best of that lineage but a little bit small; I've never had the MR helmet (which was a PP3 derived helmet, right? Wasn't the DP deluxe a PP2 derived helmet?)
This is the same helmet that come with the Rubies Deluxe Boba Fett costume, but without the rangefinder lights.
My guess is that, when Rubies got the license for Star Wars helmets and masks way back when, and purchased the DP molds, they used the Deluxe to size what eventually became "this" helmet.
Here it is next to my DP Deluxe (#40 something), and also on my never-gonna-finish display.
What I'm pleasantly surprised with:
1) While it's idealized (kind of like the MR CE / eFX storm-trooper buckets), it's full sized with good shape. Now, there is no "wobble" to the back of the helmet or dome, it's been cleaned up in the manufacturing process to be symmetrical.
2) Aside from the horrid silver Sharpie pen "damage" they actually TRIED to get decent colors on bucket! No, it's not Humbrol or Pantone accurate
3) The helmet comes apart / disassembles with a little bit of work.
4) The plastic is decent, not paper thin. It can easily be reinforced.
I'm serious; if you did nothing else but replace the visor (which is slotted into a groove, btw), and extend / replace the rangefinder stalk, and pain it... you would have a great trooping or display Fett helmet at a FRACTION of the price.
I'll have to get some pics up, but I sat it next to my low numbered Don Post Deluxe fiberglass helmet, and it really exceeds my expectations.
I've had 2 of the 1995 standard issue Don Post helmets before, which were the best of that lineage but a little bit small; I've never had the MR helmet (which was a PP3 derived helmet, right? Wasn't the DP deluxe a PP2 derived helmet?)
This is the same helmet that come with the Rubies Deluxe Boba Fett costume, but without the rangefinder lights.
My guess is that, when Rubies got the license for Star Wars helmets and masks way back when, and purchased the DP molds, they used the Deluxe to size what eventually became "this" helmet.
Here it is next to my DP Deluxe (#40 something), and also on my never-gonna-finish display.
What I'm pleasantly surprised with:
1) While it's idealized (kind of like the MR CE / eFX storm-trooper buckets), it's full sized with good shape. Now, there is no "wobble" to the back of the helmet or dome, it's been cleaned up in the manufacturing process to be symmetrical.
2) Aside from the horrid silver Sharpie pen "damage" they actually TRIED to get decent colors on bucket! No, it's not Humbrol or Pantone accurate
3) The helmet comes apart / disassembles with a little bit of work.
4) The plastic is decent, not paper thin. It can easily be reinforced.
I'm serious; if you did nothing else but replace the visor (which is slotted into a groove, btw), and extend / replace the rangefinder stalk, and pain it... you would have a great trooping or display Fett helmet at a FRACTION of the price.
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Utri4861
Hunter
It's pretty brittle. I think the Stormtrooper they make is a soft plastic, something like
It's pretty brittle. I think the Stormtrooper they make is a soft plastic, something like polypropylene. Nothing really adheres to it, the glue inside pops right off
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Postman
New Hunter
I went to the TARGET online store.
First I clicked 2 Helmets - add to card, Than the page told me "Limited, only 1 is allowed. I changed to 1 Helmet and clicked "add to card".
after a few minutes of waiting and waiting and watching the sand-clock on my monitor.... , I closed the side and tried again.
-SOLD OUT! - 0 items available....
I am pissed! :angry
First I clicked 2 Helmets - add to card, Than the page told me "Limited, only 1 is allowed. I changed to 1 Helmet and clicked "add to card".
after a few minutes of waiting and waiting and watching the sand-clock on my monitor.... , I closed the side and tried again.
-SOLD OUT! - 0 items available....
I am pissed! :angry
