Spanky101 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Hi, I am rather new to this forum and having read the RS thread, I am wondering if anyone ordered the efx helmet and if they had received them? Or what the waiting time was on that helmet? I see they took orders for them 2 years ago on their site, but not sure if they were for an earlier wave or if they are worse at getting helmets out then RS is? Anyone order one and still waiting? Did anyone receive one? Are there pictures on the forum? I was unable to find any threads on it, but perhaps I just can't find it? The reason I ask is because some of the collectible stores have them on pre-order and list August as the ship date? I am thinking that this may be just the same tactic RS uses when they wanted to shine paying customers on? I considered ordering one, but I have no idea if it would be worth it? Are they considered as bad or worse than RS or pretty much the same? I am asking more about the way they treat their customers, than their quality products. I am sure the helmet would be nice, but if the are as bad or worse than RS is in the way they treat their customers, then perhaps it is not worth it? I have not heard a lot of good things about efx so far, but any advice would be appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torm Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Efx will be a full fiberglass helm and on the heavy side so I would think they might be better for display rather than trooping in . They do look great tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Fett Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 You'll probably have read all through the RS thread. I've posted a lot on there, and as you'll see, all hasn't been great up until now. The good news is, they seem to have sorted the problems out, and people are eventually starting to get what is a very nice helmet based on the real thing. The only problem you might have, if you haven't ordered yet, is the wait time. If you were to order today (that's if they are still taking on orders for this), you could be looking at a long time before you get it. As for the Efx, there is a long thread over at the RPF, which has a lot of details about what has gone wrong. No one has got their Efx helmet yet, and it doesn't look like it's going to happen soon. In fact, they have been giving waiting customers a free Vader helmet as compensation for the continued wait (although apparently only customers in the US are receiving these- that's another story!). As to which is the better helmet, only time will tell. Until someone has both versions in front of them and can make first hand comparisons it is impossible to say who is the best deal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexous Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 The collectible stores often put earlier ship dates to stay competitive, ideally everyone of them is getting it from the same source and will likely ship out around the same time... so it's not really anything on the propmaker side RS or eFX eFX from what I understand are not currently shipping... some hang up in China productions? RS Props is currently shipping / making the helmets in house and shipping out. Very slowly, but its going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 There are 2 EFX helmets to be made: the Legend which is ABS (and comes with a Scout pistol) and Limited Edition (LE) that is fiberglass. Though no one knows when these will be finally released. People who ordered the Scout directly from EFX were promised a free Vader PCR plastic helmet. Till now only US customers received theirs, and I can understand why, considering the crazy shipping cost for international customers who intended to order a Vader helmet directly from EFX - that would drive EFX bankrupt: As for EFX and their product quality they made some really great items in the past, but they have their fair share of damaged collectibles with bad QC, not to mention lack of communication and long wait time for both new product or replacement for damaged ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syllander Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Couldn't add more than the couple of guys above me have said. But I can say they are absolutely correct. The EFX will probably have a few available by retailers ONCE they get them. BUT the price will jump a couple hundred off the get go. Would still be a great collectible. The RS seems to be the way to go, but after the pounding the RS guys have had they may not do another run. At least not anytime soon. MAYBE they'd be open to unbuilt kits once they have shipped all waiting scout helmets...that's my hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torm Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 A EFX helm would be just over 1000$ Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky101 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Thanks for the replies, Yorkie Fett, I can totally understand you being extremely pissed about the responses and wait time. I can't even imagine waiting as long as some of you guys and to be honest, I couldn't say if I would have asked for a refund or waited for one to arrive. What is clear, is that I wouldn't be ordering anything from RS again. Efx I have no reference for, as of yet. As for the RPF thread, there are so many acronyms on this forum, one needs a dictionary of acronyms to keep up???! Seriously, the acronyms for the helmets was hard enough...ok, sorry...small rant...so I assume and correct me if I am wrong, but that one RPF is a Star Wars role playing forum? I went there and was immediately frightened just trying to locate the thread(of which I was unable to), mostly for the content or maybe more so for just how intense this Star Wars Universe can get? I am not trying to be judgemental or anything, as I am a firm believe of live and let live, but some of those threads were down right psychologically terrifying, with just how far some people go into a lifestyle!? Sorry, back on topic. I went and had a look last night, after I put up this thread, on some of the collectible stores that carried efx items. I found one that I had ordered stuff from before, that had a pre-order LE Biker Scout helmet for sale for 699.00 US(they all listed right around 699.00 for the helmet). That was one of a handful that I was able to find. So I ordered it and they took my credit card info and the best part was, they don't charge you for it until the item arrives. I figured this was a win-win because they didn't charge me until my last item arrived in store, so I know they won't until this does...if it ever does??? And I guess that is why I am asking? What is the likelihood of them getting it? So when I made the pre-order, they immediately listed the helmet as sold out, so they were obviously allocated just 1 and weren't just fishing like some of them do. Of the few stores that I was able to buy the helmet or found the helmet, a couple were already sold out and of the pre-orders(they were all pre-orders), 2 said they would ship in the 3rd quarter of 2016 and 2 said that it would be shipped in August of 2016? It would be great to get this helmet or the RS one, however I am under no illusions that I might either not get it or if I do get it, will be waiting for it for what might be way longer than expected amount of time. In response to jkno, I have only found the LE versions, I wish the Legend's were available, but I have not as of yet been able to locate that version for sale. Not sure if I would wear this helmet or either helmet, I think for that price and the likelihood of it only increasing in value in its unworn, unaltered form...that it would be better to just keep it safe in a display. I am certainly not wanting one for resale, I only want one of these for its display purposes. Sorry for the long reply, but I have to say that I am glad I found one now, rather than being in the situation of waiting months to years for it to arrive. I always assume the worst and if the best happens, I am that much happier, if it doesn't I had no expectations it would. So we'll see what we see about even getting one? For those that have been waiting, I could feel your anger reading that RS thread, how many delays and false deadlines can a company give? They should have zero credibility with anyone by now. And I know efx is likely no better, but as I have said, I don't really expect to get it. Anyone have a link to a thread about the efx helmet or complaints, as I said I could not locate the RPF thread? And I can not find anything anywhere else so far. Thanks for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky101 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 A EFX helm would be just over 1000$ Canadian. Hey Torm, nice to see a fellow Vancouverite on the forum! You might do this too, I don't know? But being as close as we are to the US, I have an address in Point Roberts, WA., that I use, to not get dinged by shipping or customs from orders originating from the US. You do that too? With shipping for the LE, yes, it will be a touch over a grand if it ships. To me, worth it for a rare piece such as these. Couldn't add more than the couple of guys above me have said. But I can say they are absolutely correct. The EFX will probably have a few available by retailers ONCE they get them. BUT the price will jump a couple hundred off the get go. Would still be a great collectible. The RS seems to be the way to go, but after the pounding the RS guys have had they may not do another run. At least not anytime soon. MAYBE they'd be open to unbuilt kits once they have shipped all waiting scout helmets...that's my hope. I think the likelihood of them shipping a kit is zero and nil, due to the fact that it would be easier for re-casters to steal their forms and use them. One would be much less likely to tear apart a complete helmet and use the molds to make new one, then would they with a kit. Imo. And as You and many before have said, they have had enough of a nightmare with these, to ever want to sell them again. Saying that, I would absolutely want one...if I could wait another 2 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I got in on the Efx scout bucket. I ordered with a garrison-mate over 2 years ago. I'm hopeful it'll arrive this year, but I have my reservations. I'd love to troop in it, but I'd rather have an RS. Waiting to see if they ever offer a kit version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkno Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 ... As for the RPF thread, there are so many acronyms on this forum, one needs a dictionary of acronyms to keep up???! Seriously, the acronyms for the helmets was hard enough...ok, sorry...small rant...so I assume and correct me if I am wrong, but that one RPF is a Star Wars role playing forum? I went there and was immediately frightened just trying to locate the thread(of which I was unable to), mostly for the content or maybe more so for just how intense this Star Wars Universe can get? I am not trying to be judgemental or anything, as I am a firm believe of live and let live, but some of those threads were down right psychologically terrifying, with just how far some people go into a lifestyle!? ... In response to jkno, I have only found the LE versions, I wish the Legend's were available, but I have not as of yet been able to locate that version for sale. RPF = Replica Prop Forum http://www.therpf.com/ Legend Scout can only be ordered directly from EFX site, but not sure if available anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky101 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 RPF = Replica Prop Forum http://www.therpf.com/ Legend Scout can only be ordered directly from EFX site, but not sure if available anymore Like This Collecting has the permanence of herpes, it mutates but do Alrighty, didn't think I found the right site the first time. Thanks jkno. I have came to this site by hitting a link, but never actually knew the name. I typed Star Wars RP forums and the role playing site came up? If you have a chance to check out the role playing site, you will see a whole other level of dedication to the Star Wars universe. All I can say is wow and not in a good way...a really scarey kinda way! But that's just my opinion. Ok, found the right one, many thanks jkno! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky101 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 I got in on the Efx scout bucket. I ordered with a garrison-mate over 2 years ago. I'm hopeful it'll arrive this year, but I have my reservations. I'd love to troop in it, but I'd rather have an RS. Waiting to see if they ever offer a kit version. Sorry to hear that mate. I just can't even wrap my head around having to wait for an item I ordered over 2 years ago!?? Muchless dealing with tw@ts who keep changing the shipping dates and who can't seem to answer most of their customers valid queries on when and if they will ever get said helmets? My sympathies from a fellow Canadian. If your helmet should ever arrive before you start wearing diapers for real, please let me know what you think about it? I am anxious to see if they are uniform/troop wearing worthy and if you think they are as nice as they claim to be? If you are not struck blind by it's actual arrival, please do post some pictures of your "preciousss." Take care Andry, thanks again for your time and assistance in answering my earlier questions about garrisons, armour and such! I really do hope your helmet arrives soon, as your wait time just boggles the mind!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky101 Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 So I found the Efx helmet for pre-order on 2 other sites. One lists September as possible ship date, the other lists December? Clearly they are getting different reports or as just in the dark as everyone else is? I pre-ordered 2 just in case. If either ends up shipping, one to display and one to troop in? But more than likely, one to keep in box for safekeeping and one to display. Sooo jealous of jkno's RS...I wish I would have got in on that helmet. The weathered look is classic and far superior to the standard white imho. ps - I just received an email from the 1 store, their December update was for last year, they have no idea how long it will take either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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