Dare Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) I'm in a little dilemma. The one thing I've been waiting and saving my money for , the eFX scout helmet, sold out in the short space of time that I stopped checking up on it every three seconds. (I really didn't expect it to come out when it did and I've done my best to keep my finger on the pulse.) Well, the one I wanted has, the plain one without battle damage. So now I'm unsure how to proceed, I have a few options available to me but the one thing I'm certain about is that I want my helmet from eFX. I decided to pop this post up to see what suggestions and/or opinions you guys might have on what the best course of action is. Option 1 is my least favourite option, and the one I'd prefer to avoid. Basically it entails waiting and hoping for someone to sell their eFX on. Not much hope of that happening and it'd just cost me more anyway if they do I guess due to limited edition. Options 2 and 3 are similar and rely on me proceeding to purchase the legend edition. But where they differ is what I do once I have that. So: Option 2 would be to purchase the legend edition and then battle damage my armour to match. I also do have a pistol already but I'd keep the eFX pistol and sell my other one on hopefully since it's not a bad pistol. However, the drawback to this is that I never wanted to be a battle damaged scout, I wanted to go for the clean rookie look y'know? But at the end of the day that's just pedantic and I don't really mind so long as I end up a scout. I am curious as to the rules regarding lancer and battle damage, so that would influence my choice greatly because I'm aiming for lancer in the long run. (Edit: I checked the rules on lancer again, I assume what I call battle damage is weathering. Which is acceptable so long as it's not overdone. So really I'm asking if that helmet is over-weathered. I'd hope not, 'cause it's meant to be the best replica out there.) Option 3 would yield my preferred result, but I'm not sure if it would be the sensible thing to do. It would basically involve getting the eFX legend edition and then having it professionally resprayed to match the shiny white armour. Unfortunately this would no doubt tarnish the product itself and might not match whatever armour I get perfectly. Indeed, it might not even be possible to do it depending on what state the helmet comes in. So, that's about it. Any comments or advice would be incredibly helpful. (Aside from ones that call me silly for missing what I wanted in the first place ) Look forward to hearing from you guys~! Thanks in advance. PS. I find myself with limited time to make this choice, so whatever I do I need to do it quick. Link provided just in case you guys want to know what it looks like. http://www.efxcollec...ll-payment.aspx Edited July 25, 2014 by Dare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB-7076 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I wouldn't touch any of these helmets if you're not 100% sure what you're doing. Actually I'm not sure yet if these are really items for trooping. I will look into it when my helmet arrives but its value makes me a bit afraid exposing it to the side effects that occur while trooping (sweating, damage or even worse - theft). the Legend line will fit better to most of the armors out there made of ABS or similar plastics as it is not made of fiberglas like the Limited. My gear has 5 years now and it only looks bright on pictures today. Parts are broken and need replacements, boots and pouches as well as helmet and armor are not looking as new as they did on my first troop. The costumes won't stay shiny so battle weary look is something that comes with age anyways and going for it right from the start will cover up the process of "decay" . I know that some events might require clean suits only but it takes a lot of care and luck not to get dirty or damaged in some way during your service. I wish I could have both helmets but I could only afford and get a Limited edition here in europe. I guess in 2016 the latest there will be even better fan made helmets now that people are able to study the original shape more intense and close enough to make proper sculpts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 It seems i might be able to secure a limited edition one from a reputable supplier here, might being the operative word. But it'll cost more for that than it will for the Legend edition (depending on shipping rates). So i guess that makes a new option available but it's not 100% dependable or ideal. But you have given me a lot to think about Phil, whether i'd want to take it trooping is a big question. I could always buy my dream helmet and get another backup one for trooping? Or just take extra care and run away from all the dirty work and (despite the odds) try to keep from getting bumped around on my lid. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Why are you wanting the efx so bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Why are you wanting the efx so bad? Accuracy and beauty. It's a gorgeous thing. I saw it ages ago when they first started displaying it at cons and I fell in love with it. Idolised it since as the helmet I wanted for my kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Matt, if you haven't purchased anything else yet, I'd put the money towards the rest of the suit. There's plenty of people who make trooping helmets for a third of the price, that are widely accepted for 501st clearance AND Lancer. Of course, if you can afford it all, go for it. Just my buck oh-five... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Money isn't an issue. But I suppose you have a fair point there. I have other bits, got my soft bits, boots (thanks Marcel), gloves and pistol. I'll widen my scope a little, look around at the broader picture some more and see where that leads me. Still up for debate though. But so far nobody is suggesting I get the eFX lid so I can't argue with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I think the point is, that you're going to be spending pretty much the same amount of money on what you would FOR THE ENTIRE COSTUME (including a lid) on the eFX lid alone. And then, you may not want to troop that lid anyway! Yes, if it's GRP and made correctly, it'll stand up to the abuse (mine is over 5 years old, been kicked from here to kingdom come and is none the worse for it), but that's assuming it's made correctly, and you're happy to take that risk. I made mine, and I can repair it if it gets damaged. So I don't consider any risk, I just enjoy trooping. Would I enjoy my trooping as much if I was constantly worrying about people and.... Or just take extra care and run away from all the dirty work and (despite the odds) try to keep from getting bumped around on my lid. Definitely not. Part of the fun is getting stuck in, no matter what the odds. What armour are you planning on getting? Odd question I know, but if say you're planning on getting KS or Atin, then really a super spanky lid like the eFX one, would seem a little odd, considering the inaccuracy of the armour set. I don't think any of us are saying "Don't buy it".... If you can afford it, then fill your boots. But I think most of us would say, "Don't get fixated on it. There are a lot of options out there and most are probably cheaper and more practical for trooping in". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 After a lot of consideration and deep soul searching, it's silly to pursue a helmet when I could get the armour, and the helmet (even if I paid extra for the helmet to be premade) for cheaper. Sure it'd be awesome to have a proper screen accurate close as can be helmet. But it'd be a fancy thing gathering dust on my mantelpiece because I'd be frightened to take it out to get roughed up by you lot. Can you imagine how much of a hipster I'd sound at cons anyway? "Oh, hey, be careful of my helmet it's an eFX limited edition it cost more than your entire costume put together." Nah, that's not me and that's not the scout I wanna be. Consider me convinced. What armour are you planning on getting? Odd question I know, but if say you're planning on getting KS or Atin, then really a super spanky lid like the eFX one, would seem a little odd, considering the inaccuracy of the armour set. I don't think that a question about my armour from the UKG chief armourer is an odd question, but I think I'm going to get SC. I chatted a while back with Marcel and he said SC or KS would be best for me, but I hear (and see) great reviews of the SC armour in terms of accuracy. I haven't thought about the helmet in so long that I kinda need a refresher on which is the best, but I'm sure I can dig that up myself and stop wasting everyone else's time. But thank you for your input, all of you, it's kind of a relief in a way because now I'm not in a rush and I can secure a huge chunk of my kit for the same (if not cheaper) price. You're all right of course, I got too fixated on the helmet and lost sight of the bigger picture which is trooping in my armour and being a proper scout. Not exactly filling the role of outdoor survivalists if I'm scared of bumping my helmet on a twig eh? Haha. Sound advice, sound counselling. Can't thank you guys enough, seriously. PS. I may have to make a new topic in the helmet area to ask about getting a premade helmet. I'm inept at making things if I lack the confidence. I'd be fretting over making one little mistake and ruining my stuff. Though depending on which helmet I get that might not be an option and I'd still have to make my armour myself so I should just nut up and get on with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4505Marcel Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I would send Rob a pm mate about armour, just to get more up to date answers on armours available now. There are more options now mate, since we spoke way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dare Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Ahh, fair one. Will do mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Hey Matt, Even though the Limited version sold out to purchase direct from EFX, I believe there are still some available at some of our 3rd party retailers. Here is a list of them you can try. http://www.efxcollectibles.com/t-usa.aspx . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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