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Any word on shipping of replacement parts yet? I have heard nothing. I suppose i will mail them soon.

Looking good. Wow you are going for Shin Kudo Paint job on DYRL style? I just now looked his up to see your color scheme and he has significant cosmetic differences. Your paint application looks great! Have you given any thought to if/how to hide the screws? I have not come up with a good way yet.

It doesn't look like they learned anything about shipping. I can't believe these are in the same size box. one layer of bubble wrap for a transcontinental journey? I'm glad I didnt go for the second helmet. Ok i was being an apologist before but seeing how they are shipping the 'better packaged' replacements is making me a little hotheaded.

Glad to see you did it too Jasonc ... I definitely was more cavalier with these cracked parts than I would have been if they weren't damaged in the shipping. Once they send me good ones I will try to find a visor that requires NO modifications to the helmet plastics.. which will mean MORE mods to the visor I suspect. Still.. It looks SOOO much nicer on the shelf. I may redo those mismatched arrows on the side too... The shame of it is this is not at all a bad product.. its your typical scenario where everything gets hosts up in the last 5%/last mile. Finish and shipping are the issues. Oh.. I also am going to try to find and paint removable 'plugs' for the screw holes. Should I try to take nicer photos with more that a phone camera?

Green EXISTS ..but i dont know about chrome.. http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/saikosha/item/pump-shield/?s-id=borderless_recommend_item_en I did not find a green in my hunt on normal sites like amazon and american motorcyle shops.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MNLCCY Note it took 'considerable' modding to fit.

Ok this editor is weird.. Yea so i was saying i added the blue chrome lens it no longer flips up when installed here When they send me a new red visor i intend to fiberglass or plastic-work this chipped one, and extend it's length.

I've still got to decide which to buy and then order. I may check local motorcycle shops and try to get a better look before i choose

Ok here's some links: Picture modifications to put one or any of these on the helmet: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/65650/i/afx-flip-3-snap-helmet-shield http://www.amazon.com/Hydron-Anti-Scratch-Flip-Shield-Clear/dp/B001880FJ4 http://www.amazon.com/Biltwell-Inc-Helmet-Bubble-Shield/dp/B00DX8BZ6Y check out the blues and chromes.

Anyone successfully tried to replace the clear visor with a rounded one? I am looking at these: (Not linking in case there's a rule against it..) afx-flip-3-snap-helmet-shield (check the blue, and see how it has the plastic part to make it stick out more on the top? that might look better on the helmet if all fits reasonably well.. also looking at hydron - anti scratch flip shield and hardest probably to adapt.. biltwell-bubble-shield I've done a lot of helmet modding for my 501st legion (built a vader helmet and stormtrooper) so I think its doable if the rounded plastic comes to me as raw material..

I really hope these 'kits' actually materialize in 3-4 weeks.. Getting a little nervous about the whole thing the more I read. Wondering I should just cut my losses...

Did they ship your second helmet AND the extra visor in one box or do you have to wait for ANOTHER box in 3-4 weeks?

Anyone successfully taken off the nozzle connectors, intentionally, without breaking them? How are they attached? FYI - Masei offered me A kit including "top shade and the back side cover.. and lower cheek part.. not including the open face helmet." $25 shipped. In 'within 1 month' If this happens in a reasonable time. I am pretty happy with it. I can replace the broken top shade, and will probably replace the other parts as they all had some minor paint scuffs from the shipping (not no dents or breaks on the other parts than the shade). Im thinking they will probably come through. They did come through with the helmets.

Clearly the Masei is designed for a 'human' head. The Yamato is sexier but i don't know anyone with an anime head. ;)'

Has anyone gotten them to fix it without paying for a second helmet?

To be fair.. maybe worst shipping? I believe mine was in good shape when it left the sender. packaging was inadequate.

Oh a few other notes. Its not too bad: - All the decal/lines are applied straight everywhere, no wiggly lines like I have seen on some samples here. - Unwanted skull (frontier style) decal can be removed with a simple scraping with a plastic scraper that does not damage paint - Side arrows lined up perfectly on one side, slightly off on other. really not bad. Can live with it. - Liner is 'luxurious' feeling and high quality, to my eye anyhow. I do not ride motorcycles, but it certainly feels plush and nice. Once they get me a new top visor I will be happy with it.

Got mine today. The crack/chip on top-center that everyone noted is present on mine as well. I emailed and they offered me the $85 'deal' for another helmet and visor. I don't have the $$ right now for that. i just want the one I have to not be broken. I hope they can make it right. I'll hold out to see if they come through.

That one looks nice. Closer to the movie and allows you to paint yourself. Would look good next to my vader and stormtrooper.

Mines spent several days in New York at customs. Getting a little tired of that. No fault of Masei, but really, customs, get it together.. it doesnt take this long when i order from HLJ. EVERY month.