Tfett40
Active Hunter
I recieved my Mandalorian Helmet and I am less then thrilled about it for several reason. I wont tip toe around it, but this is how I feel about this piece. The paint job out of the box looks nothing like it does on screen. It is much darker than you expect, especially compared to the promotional images from Anovos. The paint job reminds me of a truck painted gunmetal with a glossy coat to give it that mirror shine. But in this case Anovos went really heavy on the gloss. The paint, depending how the light hits it gives a blueish hue. Based on this paint job and lack of metal reflective elements, I question if they even used a Alumaluster or just not enough of it for this piece.
Within that thick layer of gloss are several dust particles or poor paint application spattler trapped under the clear coat. In an area on on the lower cheek, the layer of gloss was thick enough that it pooled and dried on the bottom. The helmet actually has some very minor micro scratches, similiar to when you wax or dry your car with a dirty/rough towel and then need to do some serious buffing to get it out. The weathering is a 5/10 at best with not much effort put in it. A decal on the ear instead of taking the time to paint it on. Lastly, the visor is simply attached using glue which looks sloppy upon closer inspection.
Overall, as a Star Wars Fan, I dig the helmet, it does look cool to the average fan. But as a Prop Collector, I know this helmet misses and for the price tag, it is disappointing. Almost or it will do, does not cut it for a Helmet that is soon to become Iconic.
I did take a few high res, shots to share. Under a flash conditions, you do get more of that metallic reflective element that is missing under normal light conditions.
Under outdoor lighting conditions
When I look back at the image I took at D23, I can honestly say Anovos did not hit the mark with the paint.
Please share your thought, especially if you recieved your Anovos Mandalorian Helmet.
Within that thick layer of gloss are several dust particles or poor paint application spattler trapped under the clear coat. In an area on on the lower cheek, the layer of gloss was thick enough that it pooled and dried on the bottom. The helmet actually has some very minor micro scratches, similiar to when you wax or dry your car with a dirty/rough towel and then need to do some serious buffing to get it out. The weathering is a 5/10 at best with not much effort put in it. A decal on the ear instead of taking the time to paint it on. Lastly, the visor is simply attached using glue which looks sloppy upon closer inspection.
Overall, as a Star Wars Fan, I dig the helmet, it does look cool to the average fan. But as a Prop Collector, I know this helmet misses and for the price tag, it is disappointing. Almost or it will do, does not cut it for a Helmet that is soon to become Iconic.
I did take a few high res, shots to share. Under a flash conditions, you do get more of that metallic reflective element that is missing under normal light conditions.
Under outdoor lighting conditions
When I look back at the image I took at D23, I can honestly say Anovos did not hit the mark with the paint.
Please share your thought, especially if you recieved your Anovos Mandalorian Helmet.
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