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E-FX Collectibles Clone Captain Helmet (AotC)
Star Wars Shop Exclusive |
| Feb 09 - Currently available from Star Wars Shop (shop.starwars.com)
is the exclusive e-fx Clone Captain helmet from Attack of the Clones. Though
essentially just a repaint/visor change from the all-white helmet e-fx
produced at the end of last year, it's nonetheless a great collectible since
only 400 will be made. Its available now via SWS for $430. |
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| Note that e-fx contacted me in January to say that in order
to help out international customers (i.e. non-US), e-fx will be selling JUST
50 of these itself, since Star Wars Shop is US/Canada only. To order you
need to send and email to
redclone@efxcollectibles.com with your name and address
info (which can NOT be in the USA). I recon this is a really great move by
e-fx to help out those of us helmet-fans based out side of the USA. If you
want one - BE QUICK since we first reported this in January!!! |
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| So our review helmet arrived this week and we have to say
that this is a fine looking clone helmet. As mentioned previously this is
exactly the same sculpt as e-fx's standard Clone helmet (see
review here), but with a
make-over including new paint scheme, light weathering, with chrome visor
and trim. So I suppose make-over wise its kind of like turning Kate
Bosworth into Angelina Jolie. |
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| But that's not to undermine the helmet as its an extremely
nice piece of work since the new paint job and weathering has given it a
very cool look. Apart from the most obvious red highlighting, the first
thing that hits you is the dull-and-grungy-battlefield matt white
finish, a stark contrast with the shiny straight-off-the-production-line
gloss white of the all-white e-fx Clone |
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| There is some topical weathering, although its
kept to a minimum and thus e-fx has thankfully avoided the over-weathered
mottled look of MR's Commander Gree helmet (see MR
Clone section). As with the Standard Clonetrooper, the Captain
also has the rear illuminating LED, powered by a couple of AAA cells mounted
in the inside roof of the helmet. |
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| Side on not much to see, although notice how
the chrome strip runs all the way round the helmet |
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| It comes with the same great package as e-fx's
standard Clonetrooper - and to some extent the MR helmets that preceded
them. So you get the helmet, stand, brushed metal plaque and small
literature card with background info on the character. Although packaging is
not the most interesting subject, its worth saying that e-fx's packaging is
absolutely superb which I am sure results in them getting very low return
rates. No matter how good your product is, its all wasted if it arrives
broken or damaged. This helmet came 5,000 miles without a scratch and given
how secure its packaged I'm sure it could have gone round the World ten
times without a hitch. |
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| Close-up of the chromed visor, frown detailing
and jaw. Its not the easiest thing to photograph since it just reflects
everything straight back but you get the idea. So if it looks bumpy that's
just reflections. Although the lens is chromed you can still see through it
fine while wearing it and like all the e-fx (and MR) helmets it's very
nicely padded. Size-wise you'd have to have a bid melon to fill this sucker! |
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| Above and below a couple of comparisons against
e-fx's standard Clone Trooper helmet. Not sure if it comes across in these
photos but the Clone Captain on the left has a matt Battlefield
finish against the never-seen-action-in-his-life gloss Clone Trooper. |
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| So if you're into these kind of things (and
clearly since you're looking at this page you probably are), then its hard
to think of a reason NOT to get this helmet. The different finish, colouring
and weathering sets it apart it from standard Clone, which almost looks dull
by comparison - although that's not being fair to the Clone Trooper as its a
very cool looking collectible. Just don't display them side by side as I
know which one people will comment on. Since e-fx has only manufactured 400
of them they're never going to be viewed as commonplace, so should hold
their value well. So as far as establishing which one you prefer is a bit
like choosing between Kate Bosworth or Angelina Jolie. Personally, I'd like
both! |
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