Star Wars Black Series Helmet Action Figure

I saw this item pop up on things to purchase. I have almost the entire black series starwars collections so why not add it to my collection.The product price was $100, which is a bit pricey but the quality is excellent. This is my first and only Darth Vader helmet. The design is fabulous and the details are amazing. The helmet itself is NOT very heavy, though I don't recommend for a 6 year old.When trying to fit the helmet at first, I was a bit concern as it was a bit odd fitting it on my head. however, I was so amazed as it fit my "BIG" head. My head is also shaped weird as in I have a wide head. AP diameter is not that wide. For bicycle, I wear a Large Bell helmet, and motorcycle, I also wore a M to L Bell helmet. However, this item fit me just perfectly. I know other people have talked about the neck size. I don't have an issue. Thought, I wear a 15 inch collar shirt.It does get a bit hot if you're trying to make the darth vader breathing sound in 80 degree weather. It takes 2 AAA battery which is tucked away on the side. It does come with a button that makes the breathing sound of Vader. I was hoping that it could have made more than just one soundtrack. Maybe it should also say "Luke, I am your father".Overall, i am very pleased with the item. I even uploaded some pictures, and I rarely do that because it takes so much more time. Right now, I just have it on display. It does come with a stand to support the back. This is not a helmet to go paintballing with or riding a motorcycle. Though it would look very cool during haloween. In the last picture, I paired it with my ultrasaber custom sith saber. I'm sure it would look fabulous in costume and dark. I am very happy with the $100 spent on this product.

I'm no SW ComiCon Uber geek - rather a somewhat lay fan who has enjoyed the original movies since 1977.By far, this is the most movie-accurate helmet/mask I've seen at what is a very approachable price point. Dimensions are accurate, proportions are accurate, and it just commands attention. I took the advice of several others around here and use it as a replacement for the mask to the Rubies Supreme costume, and I'm glad I did. When you put the two masks side by side, the choice is obvious.Indeed, with most any costume the mask tends to set the tone. While I may have some minor issues with the Rubies costume, this mask detracts from all of them. It's that good.One bit of a nit here - the button to activate the breathing effects is built into the mask. While useful if this is a display piece, when worn it's somewhat inconvenient. I keep batteries in this when I unmask so I can take advantage of the sound effects, but that's really it.A few notes on wear. It's adjustable but that applies to the mask itself, and only so far. The interior dimensions are fixed. There is enough space in there along with a open grille to allow for good breathing, however the lenses sometimes get fogged up. Easy way to fix that...get the anti-fog solution that scuba divers use and apply it to the inside of the lenses.When it's all put together and being worn, the lenses end up being opaque from the outside...so the illusion isn't ruined. The breathing grille is similarly darkened out, so the effect is very much movie-accurate. Clearly the designers spent time on these details.It's a fantastic mask/helmet/whatever. Having the collar assembly adds to the realism of the mask and makes it work very well with the Rubies costume. Very good product,.

This is the most movie-accurate helmet/mask I've seen at what is a very goodprice point. I have seen the price fluctuate a lot but anything under $100, I think it’s a good buy. Dimensions are accurate, proportions are accurate, and it just commands attentionOne drawback is the button to activate the breathing effects is built into the mask. While useful if this is a display piece, when worn it's somewhat inconvenient. I keep batteries in this when I unmask so I can take advantage of the sound effects. I bought it more to display than to wear so it’s not a big drawback for meA few notes on wear. It's adjustable but that applies to the mask itself, and only so far. The interior dimensions are fixed. There is enough space in there along with a open grille to allow for good breathing, however the lenses sometimes get fogged up. If you plan on wearing it for an extended time I would get the anti-fog solution that scuba divers use and apply it to the inside of the lenses.When it's all put together and being worn, the lenses end up being darkened from the outside...so the illusion isn't ruined. The breathing grille is similarly darkened out, so the effect is very movie-accurate. Clearly the designers spent time on these details.It's a fantastic mask/helmet. Having the collar assembly adds to the realism of the mask. I’m very pleased with this purchase

AWESOME helmet!!! For being a "toy" this helmet is highly detailed and to date is the BEST of all the black series helmets released!!! However, if you are a fan looking for a "screen accurate" helmet this product is NOT for you!!! It is first and foremost a toy, and secondly it is a good display piece and a fun helmet for the kids to play with and reenacting Darth Vader scenes from the movies climax in both Revenge of the Sith and Return of the Jedi. Now, if you are a Star Wars fan and would like a cool display piece of the "Vader Reveal" helmet and don't care about screen accuracy then this is a great product for you to buy and to add to your collection. Also it makes a fun project piece to repaint and make it look more screen accurate at a cheap affordable price and some of the finished projects I've seen have turned out AMAZING and the helmets look like it literally just came out of the movie!!! Overall this is an awesome fun helmet to have in any Star Wars collection!!!