A quick couple I was able to get.
The ANOVOS panel was quite interesting. I'd enjoy a little PM chat with you, Rick. I wasn't thrilled with their explanation of the paint work.
Speaking of paint work, it's absolutely stellar, Rick! Did you use the same color palette on this as the helmet in your other thread? For some reason the colors on the ANOVOS look a little more subdued, whereas I thought that your colors in the other thread were REALLY perfect. I'm hardly complaining, just curious. And, therefore, curious when it'll be possible for you to share......:love
Will I replace my FPH2? No, because I love the fact that my FPH2 was manufactured by a skilled hand, and painted by a real person, just as the originals were. The FPH2 - ESB happened to be released at a very weird time for the Fett costuming community, and as much as it is praised, I feel like it never really took off like it should have. I'm not even an ESB guy, and I could see it. To date, in my experience, the helmet release that has been the most earth-shattering was the GMH. Despite the construction looking back from where we are now, regarding accuracy in size and shape, that's almost embarrassing. Nevertheless, I'm also embarrassed about the hype and excitement that the eFX helmet generated, which at this point, I thoroughly resent, as it appears to have been a cruel tease. And now, here comes ANOVOS.
Will I purchase an ANOVOS? Absolutely. Depending on the price, of course. Considering all things, this may end up being in the vicinity of ~$1,500 or so. As great as the helmet is, that would be cost prohibitive to me. And, of course, it's waaaay too early to even speculate.
What I will say is that now that we're seeing a completely accurate helmet in all ways (ESB Hero - not SE), I'm very pleased that they contacted Rick for the paintjob, as he is second to none in that regard. I have serious doubts about the time frame, or even whether or not it will even come to fruition (Fett is a back breaker), but it sure was a prett helmet to look at (although, like F4R stated, the omission of not one, but the TWO 'thumb smudges' was regrettable). And the width of the mandibles is just wrong. But hopefully that mistake will be corrected in production. After all, this is only a prototype.
As it stands, I'm excited for the ANOVOS, and at the same time, very happy that an OUTSTANDING take on the ESB has been, is and will be available from Fettpride - who, so far, has been the only one able to actually deliver. Fettpride's time frames can be long, but they HAPPEN. Sorry for the sour taste in my mouth regarding Fett helmets, but that's been my experience. Anyways, onto the pics (and I don't blame anyone who skipped the text entirely)!
Meanwhile.......
eFX has allowed ANOVOS to eat their lunch. And even with the rumor of ANOVOS about to debut their Fett, eFX can't be bothered to put a drop of paint on the lid they've had for years. I'm sorry, it's just baffling. EVERY other piece that eFX had on display at BOTH of their booths were finished pieces, prototype or not. The Boba Fett helmet is the only one that has nothing on it but primer and fingerprints. Oh, and the hot glue they used to attach the visor is breaking away. Sadface.