Are these helmets good?

[Josafoot]

Hello,

 

I am finally dabbling in the scout trooper world and I am looking to start with a helmet.

 

I found two helmets for too good to be true prices. So here I am:

The first was from an ebay vendor and is a complete helmet for around $250.

Here is the link, it is supposed to be a flashback props base with a paint job?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Biker-Scout-Inspired-Adult-Helmet-Life-Size-Costume-Display-Deluxe-Replica/151916108087?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Daa0c80bdf0c44570ac9383183a6cac03%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D272075501504

 

 

The other is a Kit that also comes witht he armor. The site claims to be the 501st approved but I have no idea.

 

http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/bikerscout/bike_armorforsale.html

 

I am hoping to have this done soon, so just let me know. I have not found anything here about either of these vendors or the kit.

 

 

 

Sorry to post this, but my buddy has a birthday comming up and I was thinking about getting him this bucket. I know it is not scout trooper but any advice is appreciated as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snow-trooper-Star-Wars-helmet-Snowtrooper/272075501504?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Daa0c80bdf0c44570ac9383183a6cac03%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D272075501504

[Chef]

First - no

 

Second - Yes.

[Shadow78]

Hy. The first Helmet is very bad and the Snowtrooper Helmet too. The Studiocreations Helmet is very goot. I have an Studio Creations. He is 501st approved.

[Josafoot]

That is pretty much as I figured. Mostly wishful thinking.

[SomeGuy01]

From everything I've gathered, steer clear of eBay and other non vetted vendors. Just check out the corresponding 501st forum and see their list and you'll be all good.

[Otto Zoepf]

Glad I saw this thread. I saw that bucket as well and liked the wear on it.

 

I'm new to all this and am glad I didn't make a mistake impulse buy for my first purchase.

 

 

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