General Looking for some input on helmets

Hi guys I'm new to the site! I've been a Boba Fett fan all my life, and I've finally decided to buy a helmet. So I have a few questions. 1 is it possible to pick up a fully painted ESB helmet for around $300-350? And if so who would you recommend? My head size is average to large. But I'd like something close to screen accurate. Thanks guys!

Spend many days/weeks here doing research here first before you go buy anything. Typical quality ESB helmet will cost you 200-320 for a unpainted helmet and another 450-600(Ish) for paint job commission. If you want a Boba Fett inspired helmet for your desk as a conversational piece, then sure you can find some bargain basement prices on some less then perfect sculpts and paint jobs. But if you want a accurate ESB helmet, then don't cut corners, take your time and find a helmet you like and a painter willing to do the commission work.

I've looked on eBay a lot. Granted I've read things on here warning of buying off eBay. I just need something that's close I don't exactly need a 501st approved. Just want one for my collection. My fiancé gave me the go ahead but I know the $600 mark will cause her to freak. Probably the only reason she even gave me the green light on the 300-350 was due to me talking her into incorporating Star Wars in our wedding. We're walking into the reception with the groomsman and groom wearing helmets.

Ghostphoenix01 said:

I've looked on eBay a lot. Granted I've read things on here warning of buying off eBay. I just need something that's close I don't exactly need a 501st approved. Just want one for my collection. My fiancé gave me the go ahead but I know the $600 mark will cause her to freak. Probably the only reason she even gave me the green light on the 300-350 was due to me talking her into incorporating Star Wars in our wedding. We're walking into the reception with the groomsman and groom wearing helmets.

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You say you want one just for the collection, but then say you will be also using it for your wedding?

My two cents: don't get a helmet... yet

If it was for the shelf to gather dust, that's ok to me. If I were going to present it on the most important day with the single most important person in my life, I would not compromise and prefer to have a quality piece to reflect the occasion. I know not everyone has the means to have a "screen-accurate" bucket, but if all else rent one for the wedding or do it yourself and be proud of your work! You can even buy a nice one and resell it for near the same price or more. These pieces don't lose value very much when they are screen-accurate. I also offer painting services, and I can hook you up with a bargain one on a cheap helmet if you'd like.

By all means though, do what makes you happy and congrats on the wedding!