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Thank you guys. It looks like that that might be what I have to do, everyone is recommending ATA!

But why? I'm just curious to know what it is you see that I don't, so at least i can spot things I don't normally see in helmets. Thanks...

Guys I need help with a decision to buy this helmet for $240 and I have no other place to ask. To me it look great, but I have made several mistakes already and don't want to make another. I welcome all opinions, http://i.imgur.com/whSloqP.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qZhWGHe.jpg http://i.imgur.com/WvpnznW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/mGNN0RA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Rccf02W.jpg http://i.imgur.com/egYvyQn.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n9aq7D5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/4jWNaHp.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qdYPjIH.jpg

Thanks for the info, by chance do have the contact information for rt-Mod? Also please note I have a regular size head so it's not like I need a bigger helmet, just the one I got I swear is for little kids or something.

Thanks for the support, and to be honest it's not just that he did not mention it, but the way he stated no refunds "Sorry I don't do refunds, put it on ebay" that really got me!

I understand your point, I do but he and everyone else should make it clear about the refund/return policy before excepting orders or otherwise, i also think since you are an administrator perhaps you can make it site policy for selling/buying? Not to require refunds/returns just that you have to state it either way. Also come to think of it there is nothing custom about a helmet they are all supposed to look the same, it's not like I bought on AUDI with custom package 1, 2 4 and 6 and had the color burgundy with red leather, it's a helmet that is supposed to be screen accurate the same time around all the time.

The helmet I got was already built, he did not make one for me, because he stated he did not have his order in.

Appreciate the picture for size, I see what you mean by size especially on the sides, but when I try to put my head in the efx helmet my i was swimming in it, so the one you have might just be right. Here is a picture that scotch provided for me for style when I was asking for completed helmet, but please note that I have no idea if this is the one I actually got. As you can see it doesn't look half bad, I requested hero for the one i got so the eyes were green bouble style and the frown was lower. I just wish there was pnother helmet there for size comparison. http://m.imgur.com/FVo4Qte

There was padding inside, and obviously I did remove it, still did not fit, (also please stop assuming I am stupid) I have regular head and not a huge head, don't really know how to explain off center other then off center, as in the center tooth cut was to the right or left of center on the head. Also now that you mention it the refund issue is not just between me and him, but has to do with everyone who otherwise might be interested in purchases from this forum and general code of conduct and trust between members and new people like me on such maters, and "Sorry I don't do refunds, put it on ebay" I believe is not only washing your hands of it and not standing by you're product, but pretty much telling me to go F### myself on top of it. To put it in contrast I also bought a icomm and voice amp from James on TKProducts and he is a shining example of a great person to deal with as a seller on the forum, with full suport and all around nice guy who stands by his product. Also here is the messages and timeline, as you can see I did tell him I will be sending it back first, and I made no complaints about esthetics just the size, never got a reply after the last part, so I will wait and see what he decides to do. ------------------------------------------------------ Sent 18 October 2013 - 11:39 PM Hello Scott, I just got the helmet, and as nice as it is, I can't fit my head in it. I removed the padding but only managed to squeeze in and I definitely wont be able to use it for trooping, so I'm afraid that I have to return this to you. Sent 19 October 2013 - 11:11 PM Sorry I don't do refunds, put it on ebay Sent 20 October 2013 - 01:16 AM Scootch, on 19 Oct 2013 - 11:11 PM, said: Sorry I don't do refunds, put it on ebay Hello Scot, Perhaps you can make an exemption for me, because I sent out earlier today, please note that I understand I have to cover shipping for both ways. Plus you never really said anything about no refunds to begin with, might have been nice to disclose this information. ups Tracking number ############## I really would appreciate your help with this. Thanks... ------------------------------------------------------ Thanks....

I was actually comparing the helmet to an eFX ANH one that a friend of mine has, not so much the FX helmets I have, although I understand that the original helmets run small, the scootch helmet that was delivered was really tight an all four sides, and had to be pushed down for my eyes to reach the eyes of the helmet. As far as the screen imperfections and off center teeth are concerned as screen accurate, I don't understand for the need to reproduce artists flaws that could otherwise be corrected, although I do think the helmets screen accurate bumps are cool, off center teeth look bad in my opinion. I wish that I had the foresight to have taken a picture of this thing before I shipped it back, but that was before I knew he might give me problems. I also don't see why he would not give me a refund? I mean I understand I have to pay for shipping both ways (32.00) and I have no problem with that, but why not mention a thing like that before you accept the money, why not stand behind you're product if you're so good and have a reputation, just saying? Anyway I notice lots of posts mention to get an ATA helmet but after searching for an hour or so I found lots of reviews but I still have no idea of how to contact ATA to buy stuff, can someone please provide a link or email or something.

He was really cool at first, I thought the conversation went well, but then he got a little wierd on me, perhaps too many questions on my part because I am new to this and was requesting a ready built helmet. I do know about getting in the helmet sideways, that was not the problem, the problem was that it felt like it was for a child. I hope he does not send or refuse the helmet because this has already cost me allot, plus he never stated no refunds till after the fact and that got me quite upset.

I recently tried to buy one from Scootch for 260.00, but when I got it last week my head would not fit and the teath were off center, had to send it back, not sure what he was thinking sending me that helmet. Plus when I sent it back, he later told me he does not do refunds, I hope this does not get ugly, still waiting to see how it goes. Now I have no idea where to get a good helmet from, plus I have a trust issue with shady people trying to offload bad helmets on this site.

Can anyone else please give me some advice?

Sorry bit confused, So these are both bad helmets?

Here are 3 more... http://i.imgur.com/Ud2axP3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PMTKTt3.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wZv7PAB.jpg

Have 2 FX helmets, been working on one (Right one) but under further investigation I am noticing that the one I'm working on does not have as many sharp edges as the one to the left (The frown for example). I have been looking them over for ever and can not tell if one of them (or both) is a recast or not. So I desperately need all the help I can get because I am still very new to this stuff.... Thank you... Here is a Hi-rez image. http://i.imgur.com/m31UjkF.jpg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380745474408?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Any thought on this?

No worries, thats why I came here to get help! I just wish I knew about e-bay and star wars armor before. I was looking to perhaps getting one of these helmets completed, I was quoted $325, any thoughts? ---> http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/23949-cap-helmet-kit-run/ If not then I will get the efx and try and do the mods requires, like was suggested!

I thought it would be easy to get parts and such. Very disappointing!

He shipped it out, I might just have it sent back, and tell him it was an accident or something.

Wow just my luck. What about all the "authentic Gerardo Fallano " signature and stuff, is that a lie? Man, I wish I knew about this forum before!!! Just joined the Spec Ops but I have to wait ---> Thank you ocsurfreport. Your registration has been successful. The administrator wishes to preview all new registered accounts before posting permissions are granted. The administrator has been notified of your registration. By the way thank you for all your help and quick reply.

I am very happy to hear I can get approved with this armor, and I'm kinda embarrassed to say now, but I also made an additional impulse buy, when looking for parts (ear pieces) that I thought I could mix and match with this helmet thinking I could always sell my first one later. The helmet is this one ---> http://www.ebay.com/itm/STAR-WARS-REPLICA-STORMTROOPER-HELMET-ANH-501st-Prop-Gerardo-Fallano-/131000239769?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=n6vnqY%252Fm8fXhjVuRBNoVh1dyIEw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Any thoughts on that one? Please note I fell for the hype the seller wrote, not sure if this helmet is any good or not! Also why I need the vocoder. I don't have it in my possession yet for pictures

Guys I just read on the post that FX is made in the US, but I got the kit from the UK, isn't it unlikely that someone in the UK would buy a kit from the US? Just a thought. Type: FX Country: USA Availability: FX is not currently being sold. Do not buy from e-bay - kits are over-priced, the quality is often dubious, and always recast. Contact: N/A Kit: ABS, trimmed, fan sculpt. Comments: The helmet is far from accurate. The armor continues to be popular but should be avoided.

I thought all the extras made for a good purchase. I even got this little pouch thing and shoes and blaster! Here is a picture ---> http://i.imgur.com/tBXsp6e.jpg

First off let me thank you guys for your quick and helpful response. I'm a total newb at this, wanted to join the 501st and make some friends and also do cool thing like go to charity events and such. The auction final price I thought (As far as I knew) was pretty decent because it was a complete set with everything. ---> Please note that about $150 was refunded from final price for some problems with shipping damage that was repaired. *****Not available any longer***** Let me know if you have any more questions. I am disappointed about the parts, but I did ask the people over at www.stormtrooper-costumes.com and they quoted me $54.64 (Extremely expensive), for 2 ear pieces and the vocoder, but I just read on the link provided to watch out for them!