Star Wars Darth Vader Official Adult Costume Accessory Helmet - Premium Plastic Helmet, Size Band

Jazwares write up claims that this design is based off of A New Hope, however, they seem to have just borrowed the write up from EFX’s site rather than making their own. This thing is clearly not designed based off a new hope. It very clearly shows traits in line with Empire Strikes Back given the shiny look, the widows peak is smoother and curved rather than a sharp point, the eyebrows are visible, it has the more muted gunmetal and black facial colors, the eyes are not Amber - They are more of brown gray,and it has the large chin opening below which the actor needed & had requested in Empire strikes back so he could better see his marks on set. All of these details are specific to changes that occurred in the mask coming into empire strikes back that were not in the mask in a new hope. My hat diameter is 7 1/4 and this thing fits me just fine the eyes lineup well it tightens down well, and it’s got a nice walking mechanism to keep the dome on. That said, regardless, it’s well executed as iron looks very realistic and as far superior to Ruby‘s supreme helmet. If you’re not familiar with that one, it’s just not as detail oriented as this. And its eyeglasses are actually on the outside rather than on the inside, which is very clearly Wrong and looks bad. That said the visibility on this is not the greatest. You get warped vision so if you really wanna wear this thing, you probably wanna swap out the lenses.

I just picked this up for $79.00, and I couldn't be happier for the money. The helmet is very nice. It's already painted in a two-tone paint scheme (as it was in the original trilogy) and the dome attachment mechanism is very secure (kinda of a twist-lock), much more solid than Velcro. The previous option for a full-size Vader helmet in this price range was the Rubies supreme helmet, and this helmet is FAR better for the money. It displays very well the out of the box, and doesn't suffer from some bad mis-shaping like the Rubies does. Having said that, there are a few nit-picky things I'd like to point out. First, another review said this was made from the Empire Strikes Back molds, and I'm pretty sure that's not the case. The Original Trilogy Vader helmets are asymmetrical. This is especially noticeable in the triangle of the mouth area where one side of the triangle is longer than the other, giving it a slight "droop" appearance. This helmet is symmetrical. Perhaps they started with a scan of an ESB helmet and then cleaned it up, but it is not a 1:1 match of a screen-used OT helmet. Second, the tusks are not metal, nor is the mesh in the mouth and chin vents. A set of fan-made aluminum tusks and some metal mesh will take this helmet up a notch. Third, the lenses are surface-mounted from the outside, and appear to be vacformed plastic lenses. Again, a fan-made set of acrylic lenses would really improve the overall appearance of the helmet. Finally, the paint job is fine. Not great, but good enough for display. A nice, deep clear coat would greatly improve it. The dome doesn't appear to be painted, just molded in color. In the lighting in my collection room, it seems to have a bit of a gun metal hue to it. Overall, it's a nice piece even with those tiny issues. I'm very happy with it and it has immediately replaced the Rubies Supreme (that I did a LOT of work on to improve) on display in my collection room. There are more accurate Vader helmets available, but at 3 times (or more) the cost of this one. It will make a great base to start with to add those few improvements I've mentioned. One additional thing to note: if you're considering this helmet for a 501st Legion costume, it's not currently acceptable for membership due to some inaccuracies like those I've mentioned above, so do your homework on that before buying it.

Being very close to screen accurate, the helmet is HUGE since Darth Vader is about 6'8" and and makes me look like a bobble head. I plan on using it for a display piece to replace my much less accurate Don Post mask I've had forever. It looks much better than the "black series" that is way more expensive at $249.99. The plastic is a bit thin but for the price I am very impressed. Other than the EFX Collectibles Star Wars Darth Vader Precision Crafted Helmet Replica for $599 this is the best version I've seen for sale

Its a great helmet, however, it is big. Like maybe 33% bigger than the actual helmet (which makes sense, that one was tailored for one guy, this is a general product). Mostly unnoticeable if you have the rest of the costume though. The plastic ratchet strap is a little loose, hard to tighten when its on your head. However, you may think "Oh just tighten it without the dome part on first!" Sure, but putting that dome part on when you cant see the holes to secure it is INCREDIBLY hard, even with another person. I just put it on and then tighten it that way. It also doesnt have the best airflow, the eye pieces fog up a lot, but hey, it looks good, and thats mostly what matters. Looks? 4/5. Comfort and assembly? 2.5/5. But thats what most of cosplay is anyway. Its not like Vader wore the helmet because it was comfortable anyway. Plenty of space for big heads tho, and that also means you can customize it a little if ya want. (probably want some better airflow if ya wear it for a while tho)

Being a huge Star Wars fan, this was my first helmet purchase because it was within my budget and it looks great. Someone at the manufacturer must have known about my huge, watermelon sized dome and preset the fit before they sent it because it fit perfectly right out the box. It comes in two parts for ease of use, but I am able to put it on without taking it apart. And something about putting on a Darth Vader helmet instantly makes you talk like him. It doesn't come with the fancy neck piece or sound effects like the Black Edition has, but it's very cool nonetheless. A great addition to any Star Wars fan's collection.

Very happy with this Darth Vader helmet / mask. It looks like the real deal. Wore it last Halloween and received a lot of compliments. It is comfortable to wear and can be adjusted to fit anyone. If you have an appreciation for the character you should definitely consider this piece, it’s worth it!

The helmet looks good, but it is HUGE. If you're under 6'1"–6'2" or have an average build, it may look way too big. I'm keeping mine as a display piece, but I wouldn't wear it with my costume. Just be aware of the size before buying!

Awesome! Better and bigger than I thought. Last year I bought the Black series electronic version for my older son. This one's the exact same size as that one but half the price. Comfortable, good fit, sturdy, light functionality and great Fun! I had one of the original Don Post Vader masks back in late 1978 and THIS one has it beat! Helmet, not Dome and Mask, not Face plate.

Very impressed, for the price you can’t beat it. I have never seen such an accurate looking helmet for this price. Sure it’s not a replica or 100% screen accurate but it’s great for a collector or for cosplay. I have a big head and it’s got lots of room thanks to the adjustable straps. Made one modification which took 10 mins to do and made a world of difference. Box was a bit beat but who cares. Don’t bother with the black series, this is the helmet you’ve been looking for.

Algo decepcionado por cómo llegó el blíster de la caja, se nota que eso viene desde la fabrica, Pero la verdad es que el casco cumple con todas las expectativas. Voy a preguntar con un GML de la 501st para ver si me permite usar este casco como parte de mi traje

Very cool. Bigger than expected. Good quality. Easy to breathe for shorter periods of time.

llegó bien y rápido, bien empacado, es una opción excelente a una réplica a buen precio.

Muy bien