eFX PCR Boba Fett Helmet
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ConvergenceProp
Active Hunter
Thanks for the pics
It looks like the helmet is made in 3-4 pieces which get glued together to form the main helmet. Dome, Back, Front Mandible section, and possibly the Dent itself is a separate piece too if I'm seeing a seam line in there instead of a poorly hidden stencil line...I'm unsure what it really is tbh. The physical damage looks to be more "artist interpretation" than whats on the actual bucket, but trying to get that to injection mold might also be tricky I guess. I'm curious how well it truly retains the ESB helmet dimensions or if its more a "Good enough" piece together.
It looks like they've done the ears similar to how Master Replicas did theirs. The rangefinder ear is one piece instead of 2 like on the real one with a backplate that probably screws on. The actual base of the RF ear is a separate piece which is used to help hide the seam line on this side of the helmet.
I almost have to wonder if this is truly the result of conventional linage casting. The only way in my mind they'd be able to create an assembly with overlapping mating surfaces clean enough to link up and somewhat retain the true shape of the helmet would be to go the 3DSCAN/CAD route and then 3d print a prototype from there with all your idealized features which can then be translated to injection molding. Interesting to be sure
It looks like the helmet is made in 3-4 pieces which get glued together to form the main helmet. Dome, Back, Front Mandible section, and possibly the Dent itself is a separate piece too if I'm seeing a seam line in there instead of a poorly hidden stencil line...I'm unsure what it really is tbh. The physical damage looks to be more "artist interpretation" than whats on the actual bucket, but trying to get that to injection mold might also be tricky I guess. I'm curious how well it truly retains the ESB helmet dimensions or if its more a "Good enough" piece together.
It looks like they've done the ears similar to how Master Replicas did theirs. The rangefinder ear is one piece instead of 2 like on the real one with a backplate that probably screws on. The actual base of the RF ear is a separate piece which is used to help hide the seam line on this side of the helmet.
I almost have to wonder if this is truly the result of conventional linage casting. The only way in my mind they'd be able to create an assembly with overlapping mating surfaces clean enough to link up and somewhat retain the true shape of the helmet would be to go the 3DSCAN/CAD route and then 3d print a prototype from there with all your idealized features which can then be translated to injection molding. Interesting to be sure
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ConvergenceProp
Active Hunter
My guess is they're hollow die cast just like the MR's ears were. Would explain them doing the rangefinder ear the same way MR did since its a lot easier/cheaper to produce than getting them machined and gets the job done. Id expect the Legend would probably be upwards of $1000+ if it has machined ears just like the real deal, if it ever sees the light of day
Fett 4 Real
Sr Hunter
They’re diecast. And for 380 bucks. It’s a great helmet to throw on the shelf or whatever. Will it pass off as a accurate helmet to someone knowledgeable? From 20 feet away possibly. From 2 no way. But that’s the point of the PCR line. They’re cheap and easy to make.
hvacdon
Active Hunter
I believe you're on point with that statement F4R.
It might be a good display helmet as you mentioned, or maybe a back-up if you were in a bind !!
Here's the link to the pics I took in case anyone missed them... EFX Helmet Pics at Celebration 9
It might be a good display helmet as you mentioned, or maybe a back-up if you were in a bind !!
Here's the link to the pics I took in case anyone missed them... EFX Helmet Pics at Celebration 9
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Hopefully they'll be slightly better in the production run.
Fett 4 Real
Sr Hunter
Doubt it. Have you seen the PCR TK helmet?
Fett 4 Real
Sr Hunter
The seams are hidden better on this then the TK really
I have. I just wonder if that top seam will be better hidden as production goes on. it's the most noticeable. I doubt most people will notice the smaller ones that are hidden around the ears.
MinuteFett
Active Hunter
Not sure if I can see it but did they clean up the mandibles a bit? Not sure if I'm fully seeing the wavy brow....
Emperor Fett
Hunter
I cant unsee the seams now 
I cant unsee the seams now
It's still better than the MR pinched visor.
spacebob
Hunter
"The paint operations are taking a little longer that we had anticipated. There are more than 600 paint steps on this helmet!"
"We have posted a few pictures of the helmet in production on the product page. We will continue to post more pictures as we get them from the factory!"
Interesting to see some of the angles there on the cheek...
600 Paint steps? I know it's about as complex as it can get,
but how is it 600?
"We have posted a few pictures of the helmet in production on the product page. We will continue to post more pictures as we get them from the factory!"
Interesting to see some of the angles there on the cheek...
600 Paint steps? I know it's about as complex as it can get,
but how is it 600?
intwenothor
Well-Known Hunter
If you're talking about the strange curvature of the right cheek then I think there's a possible issue there. This area has considerable splits, cracks, and bumps so would have required significant work but I'm not sure this looks like it follows the curve.
Interesting to see the construction method. Thanks for posting
Interesting to see the construction method. Thanks for posting
