MR Stormtrooper helmet

[LiquidPhoenix]

CE = Collectors Edition ( the everyone level)
LE = Limited Edition ( normal run level)
EE = Elite Editon ( best of everything)


As for the Trooper helmet, I'll pick one up CE for sure, maybe an LE depending on price point.

-LP

 

[AnsonJames]

I wonder if the wonky helmet with the bubble lenses is an ANH - could it be a Jedi version perhaps?
I think it would be more likely that MR would copy one of the Special Edition/tour helmets...

 

[RKW]

Originally posted by micdavis+Feb 19 2006, 09:16 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(micdavis @ Feb 19 2006, 09:16 PM)</div>

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@Feb 19 2006, 12:59 PM
MR EE's have always been idealised replicas made out of better materials thus costing more.

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I didn't think of it that way, you're right. They have done it that way.

Still doesn't make sense to me.

I would think the Elites, should be the Ultimate in accuracy. Spare no expense, no compromises, no job too big, no fee to big.

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I guess that they are factoring in that only 2% of the population will want "wonky" helmets. Ergo more money to be made from the EE's.

 

[Chewcy]

I knew that MR were making two different ones, a CE and LE but I havent had any info thru yet regarding a EE

Paul

 

[_Lee_]

Originally posted by BingoBongo275@Feb 19 2006, 08:53 PM
This sounds very strange - but very interesting

So its going to be a cheap vac-formed symmetrical Stunt,

but a mid-priced wonky vac-formed Hero.

Then the premium priced helmet will by symmetrial fiberglass.

3 different production runs/materials. Given the recent problem you would think they'd be making things easier, not more difficult.

Are we sure this is from MR or some kind of strange wish list?

Cheers

Jez

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Jez,

This info came directly from MR

Cheers

Lee

 

[TK765]

This was on the MR Blog....

"We are currently developing 3 editions of the Storm Trooper Helmet: CE, LE and EE. It is important to note that just because we are developing all 3, this does not mean that we will ultimately release all 3. However, when they are made available, the editions will be identified so that you can make the decision of which one you would like to purchase: Here are the 3 (currently) editions and a brief description:

CE: Vacuum formed in 4 pieces: Face Mask, Dome and 2 ears. The geometry of the helmet will be symmetrical as it was intended to be. The lense will be a flat lense.
LE: This will be vacuum formed in 4 pieces: Face Mask, Dome and 2 ears. The material will be more premium than the the CE version. The geometry will be "wonky" exactly as seen on screen. The lense will be the bubble lense. The inside will be padded.
EE: This will be made in 4 pieces, as well However, this will made of hand laid fiberglass. The gemoetry will be symmtrical. The lense will be the bubble lense. The inside will have premium padding.

We have not finalized our product plan for 2007 yet, so future helmets are still in discussion..."

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

In that case its a very interesting move for MR, not least because theyre moving from fiberglass to vac forming plastic.

Its odd that they showed the original (fiberglass) Stormtrooper prototype at last years toy show, but not this, does anyone know if the Stormtroopers been delayed in favour of the Boba Fett?

If they go ahead I'll certainly be getting one of the LE's (Hero's). I'm sure they'll do a LE Stunt some time as well.

btw why can no one spell "Lens" :lol

Cheers

Jez

 

[gizmo]

Everyone to themselves I guess but I`ll definetly be in for a LE if they produce it.
I understand how people want an idealized version but to me as soon as you start altering things on these buckets it just doesn`t look like the stormtrooper I know and love and have grown up with.

Kind regards
Ben

 

[jordankarr]

In the end it will all come down to how much they want to charge for those three brands of Helmets.

CE should be no higher then 250.00
LE should be no higher then 350.00
EE should be no higher then 450.00

just my 2 cents

 

[AT-AT Luvah]

Guys, come on. Master Replicas is potentially making something to make everybody happy and people are now complaining LE versus EE identifiers?

I would really hate to be a prop company. You really can't win.

That said, I applaud them for this move. I think this is a wise business approach and helps satisfy their varied customer segments.

Hector

 

[Betamin]

I'd want to get the CE and then see if I could get "bubble" lenses for it from someone.

 

[AnsonJames]

I'd only go for the LE -
Who knows - maybe it's from the original molds.
Only joking.

 

[voice in the crowd]

Originally posted by BingoBongo275@Feb 20 2006, 10:16 AM
In that case its a very interesting move for MR, not least because theyre moving from fiberglass to vac forming plastic.

I don't see it as being very strange for MR to go to plastic as it will surely be cheaper to produce than hand laid fibreglass. The mark up on 4 pieces of plastic with some lenses stuck in must be considerable. I am not being cynical when I am saying this its just a fact MR are a business after all and this will surely help their business financially.

I look forward to seeing the results in both plastic and fibreglass.

It will be hard to resist all three versions (if they all materialise) if they do a good job of them

Cheers Chris.

 

[Star Wars Helmets]

Hi Chris, I actually welcome MR's proposed 3-helmet range, as they'll be appealing to all types of collectors.

However I just thought it a bit odd, as instead of making one "type" of helmet, with one mould and one production process, they'll instead be doing this three times over. Given the learning curve over the fiberglass helmet, I just thought it an interesting venture to again move into "new" territory, and then have effectively three different (concurrent) projects. ThereÂ’s a rumour on Rebelscum that GFollanoÂ’s helping out which if true would certainly help the vac-formed production process.

I think we're both agreed that if they pull it off, It'll make them very tempting helmets. They're sure to have had access to the Hero in the LFL archives I just hope they're able to replicate it as much as possible.

Cheers

Jez

 

[voice in the crowd]

Originally posted by BingoBongo275@Feb 20 2006, 04:24 PM
Hi Chris, I actually welcome MR's proposed 3-helmet range, as they'll be appealing to all types of collectors.

However I just thought it a bit odd, as instead of making one "type" of helmet, with one mould and one production process, they'll instead be doing this three times over. Given the learning curve over the fiberglass helmet, I just thought it an interesting venture to again move into "new" territory, and then have effectively three different (concurrent) projects. ThereÂ’s a rumour on Rebelscum that GFollanoÂ’s helping out which if true would certainly help the vac-formed production process.

I think we're both agreed that if they pull it off, It'll make them very tempting helmets. They're sure to have had access to the Hero in the LFL archives I just hope they're able to replicate it as much as possible.

Cheers

Jez

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Jez,

If they can pull it off I would buy one of each type used in all the movies of the trilogy :lol

It would be great if they could give us all the variations in all the various materials. I think however this would be being a bit greedy on our part and not very good business on their part producing what is effectively (to the eye of the people not obsessed by screen accurate details (we should maybe call them the sane ones ) ) the same product over and over.

I really have faith in MR to produce a good helmet but they do have it in their hands to be the first licensed prop maker to make a trully great helmet and I really do hope they can pull it off. There is no real reason why they can't.

If true GF's involvement should possibly bring this into fruition.

If MR makes these and other helmets from the original trilogy and gets it right it will definitely be one of the biggest jewels in their crown.

Cheers Chris.

 

[Too Much Garlic]

I'm quite sure that the MR Stormtrooper will be my first licenced purchase that I may even be satisfied with. Hope they deliver and have learnt their lessons concerning quality control before shipping out.

 

[KevVader]

Originally posted by BingoBongo275@Feb 20 2006, 11:24 AM
Hi Chris, I actually welcome MR's proposed 3-helmet range, as they'll be appealing to all types of collectors.

However I just thought it a bit odd, as instead of making one "type" of helmet, with one mould and one production process, they'll instead be doing this three times over. Given the learning curve over the fiberglass helmet, I just thought it an interesting venture to again move into "new" territory, and then have effectively three different (concurrent) projects. ThereÂ’s a rumour on Rebelscum that GFollanoÂ’s helping out which if true would certainly help the vac-formed production process.

I think we're both agreed that if they pull it off, It'll make them very tempting helmets. They're sure to have had access to the Hero in the LFL archives I just hope they're able to replicate it as much as possible.

Cheers

Jez

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...totally agreed.....with the QC issues with the latest round of helmets still stinging...I'm surprised that they would be doing potentially 3 versions of helmets. Three times the potential headaches....
Perhaps MR figures that if DPS did it with the Standard, CA and DLX helmet line, they can too.....hopefully, they can pull it off.....

 

[Bluewolf]

I can't believe I am here writing how much I want an MR trooper helmet, when I am still waiting on my Clone helmet.

My money will vote for the sanitized helmet, just wish the sanitized was the LE version. I wonder how MR will explain to some unknowledgable buyer why their LE helmet is "wonky". If the EE sanitized is a reasonable price, that would be my goal.

 

[godzilla]

I love their plan for these Trooper helmets. I was hoping they would do something like this, but I figured it would be too much trouble since the CAD design/prototyping process is a lot of work and expense.

Actually this scores big points in my book with the whole concept of LE vs. CE. I think Master Replicas probably kicked themselves for doing limited runs of signature props early in the life of the company like the Luke ROTJ saber and the Han ANH blaster. It sort of limits the future of the company to completely limit an important piece to one time only. There's has to be a balancing act in keeping people happy with LE vs. CE. I'm glad they're making different people happy right off the bat.

 

[Art Andrews]

As has been posted above, it seems that GF is involved in this project and if so, it is possible that the MR helmet is derived from his helmet, and not a new source. IF that is true, I am curious as to why everyone is so excited about this helmet. I am not trying to crap on it in any way but it seems to me that this helmet will be a rework of a previously reworked helmet. Am I just missing something here?

We know MR scanned a real Fett Helmet. Is there any info on the actual source of this helmet?