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Sorry to hear you're having some wait time issues, David. I have had nothing but great interactions and communication with the guys over at Empire Essentials, so I can't imagine what might be happening. Try going to their Etsy shop or web page and emailing them with your questions or concerns. He has always been very responsive and they may be able to shed some light on what's happening for you. Hope it works out soon!

Thanks, Quietkid. I appreciate the kind words. Following is a link to a build video I produced while I was customizing the helmet. It shows all the paints I used. Hope yours turns out great as well! ruclips.net/video/VnuitiQirSc/видео.htmlsi=6w4RGcJdJj1YUdrl

@@PaulsCollectibles Cool, thank you!

Thank you for the kind words, Spoony. It's never too late for a nice comment. I appreciate it. These have been fun to collect and to display for sure.

Yeah, I agree Brian. I believe we often are disappointed by painstakingly "screen accurate" props and items when we see how janky the screen used stuff was back then. haha! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.

Thank you for the kind words, Jimbo. I was really surprised they re-molded these to have the raised ribbons. A pleasant surprise for sure. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thanks, Jimbo! These were nearly 18 years old at the time I filmed this video, and now it's been four more years! It's hard to think that so many of the figures in my collection are approaching 25+ years old and more. So weird... At any rate, I'm glad you enjoyed this look back with me and I appreciate you stopping by and checking out the video.

Thanks, Matt! That's one of coolest compliments I have received in my time publishing videos here for sure. And I appreciate you stopping by and checking out the video as well.

Thanks for the support, Tim. I appreciate that. And I agree. The entire package including the figure is like a small little piece of art to be displayed. Besides, I've opened a couple before and they are so small I have a hard time manipulating them anyway! haha! Thanks you for stopping by, checking out the video and weighing in. I look forward to seeing you around here in the future.

Thanks, David! I appreciate that.

Thanks, Mark! As always, I appreciate your positive comments and enthusiasm!

@@PaulsCollectibles your welcome keep collecting and this is the way👍🏻🇬🇧👍🏻

Hey, Alan! Good to have you! And yeah, this is one of the better, more complex helmets Hasbro Black Series has released to date. And I always feel bad for you guys overseas, especially in Australia and New Zealand. It seems like things there are just so much more expensive. Glad you were able to pick up one of these nonetheless. It is a great display helmet for sure. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video as well!

Nice pickup, Eric. The weathering on this one is a little silly, and the yellow is a bit pale, but for $70, you can't complain. If you decide you like it, some of the other Black Series helmets are even better than this one. Happy collecting and thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.

Over all I’m satisfied with it fits good and looks cool on my shelf good deal for $70

Funny you should ask: ruclips.net/video/Uk_DMIqepGg/видео.htmlsi=sinEWirRvxQoz8oJ

OMG! That’s so awesome that you got your helmet! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your video with me! I do agree that for the price, these helmets are really well designed. I currently am a big X-Wing fan, so I just ordered the Galaxy’s Edge standard helmet. But I’m really impressed by your collection!

@@DarthBirk001 Thanks for the kind words, John! When I first started, I only was going to get the one stormtrooper helmet. You can see how that worked out for me.. haha! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the videos as well. I appreciate it!

I'm actually surprised we haven't gotten a Jango helmet yet, Gimped. With all the other Mando style helmets we've gotten, you'd think they would have hit this iconic character by now. And yeah, if they do a Phase I clone, that thing is gonna sell like crazy!

That would be awesome for sure, Gimped! Hasbro should do one also. That's why I've been confused by some of the recent helmets they released like The Stranger or Moff Gideon, instead of some of the iconic ones we still need from them! Here's to hoping. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video.

Right, Acension?! I would have preferred they card Enoch, and give us four generic Night Troopers in this box. But I'm such a sucker, if they do card Enoch later, I'll probably buy that one as well. haha!

@@PaulsCollectibles Me too. I bought the carded Dark Trooper cuz I opened the first one that was sealed in a cardboard box.

Absolutely no apologies necessary at all, Luke! Especially from you, one of the nicest guys I've met on here. RUclips is a fun hobby, not a responsibility. And as always, so good to see you. Thank you for the kind words about the video. And yeah, from a distance, this one looks good on display, but up close you can definitely see some of the odder faults for sure. Thankfully, this one much less expensive than the standard Black Series helmets. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out. Cheers, sir!

I wholeheartedly agree with you, Ernest. Ahsoka was one big disappointment with the exception of Baylan Skol and Shin Hati. And I am such a sucker for troopers, that although they were in a crappy show, I still can't help myself from grabbing them up. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video! I appreciate it.

Thanks, KiwiMan! I appreciate that! And as always, thank YOU for stopping by and checking it out.

I find that I get items much more quickly from Big Bad Toy Store, and at times from Entertainment Earth. I usually only order from Amazon if the item is an exclusive over there. This is a good looking helmet and when it does arrive, I think you're gonna like it, Zeaig. Here's to hoping it shows up soon!

I just got mine and I ordered it directly from Hasbro.

I'm afraid I don't what SDS stands for, G. Can you help me with that one? However, I suppose if I don't know what it stands for, I probably don't have any. haha!

@@PaulsCollectibles Shepperton Design Studios who vacuum formed the original Stormtrooper helmets for A New Hope.

@@GG-ph1fk Oh! I know who that is, but I've never heard them referred to using that acronym before. It makes sense now, thanks! And no, I do not.

Thanks, Matt! And yup. I agree. I wish they would keep these as "army builders" and card the unique figures for sure. Thanks for stopping by as always!

This trooper is upgraded from the Rogue 1 trooper because it has the rocker ankles. It’s not actually the newest version of the stormtrooper because it doesn’t have the working holster. This stormtrooper is most similar to the Navarro Stormtrooper, the Artillery Stormtrooper, and the Stormtrooper Commander (and a couple others).

Thanks, Dez! I appreciate the kind words. And I agree. I really wish they would card the unique figure in these boxes and just give us straight army-builder packs otherwise. And I had no idea they were so expensive in the UK. That's not cool! I paid $55 USD for my box, and with the regular carded figures going for an average of $16 to $17 each, that's a discount for us over here. At any rate, I do appreciate you stopping by and checking out the video!

Thank you very much for the kind words, PhAtAl! I appreciate that. And yeah, I constantly get asked what is a good replacement for the Detolf, but I honestly don't know. I have four I am using now, and a fifth in the box still for when we move to our next house and I have a bigger display room. For the price, those things were awesome! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.

Thanks, Kat! I like these boxed figures because I can actually take them out and manipulate them, then put them back. I never take the ones off the cards, so these 4-packs are more fun to film!

This is the newest version of the Stormtrooper, Zero, with all the articulation in the hips, swivel ankles and like. I said it was the Rogue One Stormtrooper in the video, but somebody has pointed out that version is not the newest. This one is from the newest, however. Oops. Sorry about that. Thanks for checking out the video!

Sadly we are still waiting on a stormtrooper with ball hinged hips.

Oh, I didn't catch that, Michael. It's seems like it's been so long since Ahsoka, I'm having trouble remembering details from some of the characters. And yes, I have been watching Acolyte, but only out of dedication. It is a horrible mess, and nearly unwatchable. I'm so disappointed.

Way ahead of you on that one, US Agent. haha! I ordered it the minute it went live for pre-order. I have a helmet collecting problem for sure!

Papa G! YES!

Nice, Sergio! I agree. Thankfully I don't wear mine, so that weird head strap isn't an issue. And it does display beautifully for sure!

Thank you for checking it out, Tal. I'm glad it helped. And although the color scheme on this one is beautiful the overall look of the helmet suffers, as you mentioned, with the weird weathering issues and those two huge seams on either side. I hope this doesn't become a trend with the Hasbro helmets. Cheers, sir!

Ah, I see, Alan. I thought that price seemed a bit high, but then I figured, "what do I know about Australian money and the Aussie economy?" haha! Thanks for the clarification

Interesting, Jean Carlo. I've never heard of nor seen the paper wrapping you received, but the Artillery Stormtrooper helmet I bought from them did come with only the dome piece apart like your Stormtrooper's did. I wonder if they sell them differently in different countries. Regardless, thanks for checking out the video and enjoy the Stormtrooper helmet! It's a good one!

Oh! Nice, Alan! good to hear. For the money, it really is a pretty cool Stormtrooper helmet and amongst my favorites. I just wish they would update it with a new interior and get rid of the battery cover and speaker on the back. Otherwise, it displays and wears very nicely! I'm glad to be of service, sir. Thanks for checking out the video,

Yeah, Mack, this one is borderline ridiculous. I'm all for repaints (you have to be as a trooper collector) and I get that they need to make money from the molds they create, but this one is over the line. I'm glad I helped you make a decision on this one. I think the best use for it is as a base to make a custom painted Mandalorian helmet. Thanks for checking out the video.

@@PaulsCollectibles I am a fan brother! TY!!

Hey, Cinemaniac! Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate it. And no, I don't have a Vader helmet. My focus has mostly been on the troopers and regular people of Star Wars. And it sounds like you have a burgeoning collection of your own there as well. Sounds like it's coming along nicely! Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video!

Right, Michael!? Time is really beginning to fly as I keep getting older. Sara and I are actively in the search for our new house in Montana, Idaho or Wyoming right now. She can retire as early as September, but will most likely leave in February of next year. So, I'm hoping we have our new house, and my new, much larger Star Wars room, set up by next June. Fingers crossed!

Thanks, AWOLbriks! I appreciate that. The Transport Trooper armor came from Imperial Surplus. The soft goods for that costume came from Keep Trooping. Both are linked in the description for you. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thanks, Die Segeties! I appreciate it. And yeah, if I ever did, I'd have a lot of characters to choose from for sure. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out!

Thanks, Rick!

Need a bigger house is what I need, Fizzacles! haha! And yeah, when I recorded that and played it back, I heard the same *almost* thing as well. haha! Thanks for stopping by and checkng this one out.

Thanks, Zombie!

I bet that's a sight to see, Alpha! I'm so bad at video games that at least if I had a helmet on obstructing my vision, I'd have more of an excuse. haha! And yes! This is a beautiful helmet as far as the color and weathering are concerned for sure. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video. I appreciate it!

Yeah, I normally wasn't much of a droid guy in the past, but these astromech droids are really starting to grow on me. The hilarious thing with these? The bubbles! haha! It's so silly they used standard bubbles for these, since I would rather have had a better look at more of the card and card art with a smaller bubble. And I am Ahsoka-ed out at this point. Hopefully this one will do it for a while! Thanks for stopping by as always, Ryan! I appreciate it!

Hey, Ryan! Always good to see you. And I agree, it's good to get some variety in the Mando line. And I really like the colors on this one for sure. She went right into the display of Mando helmets and looks great. Thanks for the kind words about the video. I appreciate it and I'll see you on the next one!

TEN?! Wow, Nappie! That's a lot. Although, I do agree with you. The two figures in this set are really good for sure!

Thanks, Igiles! I appreciate that.