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Will Yamato ever release the 1:1 Macross Helmet again

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  1. 1. Whould you want a 1:1 Macross Helmet?

    • Yes, I want one and don't care about price
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    • Yes, if the price was reasonable
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    • Yes, if I can pick up chicks wearing it
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    • No, too expensive for me
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    • No, too geeky for me
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    • No, it's not safe to wear on my bike
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dafunguy Destroid Armour Waxer

dafunguy

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I really want one of these helmets. Do you think Yamato will ever release these 1:1 scale helmets again. They seem to re-issue everything else when it comes to Macross ... why not these. I wonder how many were produced and sold the first time. I believe they went for $1,500 - $2,000 US dollors. Does anyone know where to located any? There are lots of companies producing Star War helmets and other type of helmets (Halo) at a reasonable price, so why did Yamato charge so much? Why hasn't anyone reproduced one yet ... it can't be that hard?

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miriya Galactic Diva

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That is really nice. Great sculpt and proportions. I am surprised that I have never seen that before. I would not be able to justify $1,000 - $2,000 for one though. I am sure that others would however.

VFTF1 Galactic Diva

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If I actually had some way to use it on a daily basis - and assuming it is a real helment - I'd buy it sure.

But first I'd need to buy a motor bike.

And then Al Gore would have to come to Poland and hopefully bring Global Warming with him so that I wouldn't have to keep my Motorbike locked up for three quarters of the year....

On a related note - I have always dreamed of a Macross Designer fashion line. Bassara wife beaters, Hikaru V-neck Sweaters, and lots and lots of cute stuff for the girls of course :)

Why can't some high end fashion label get the license to Macross and give us all some decent decultia clothes?

Pete

OmegaD3k Skull Leader's Lackey

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$1,500 - $2,000 US DOLLARS!? :blink:

What does it do? Communicate with the SDF 1 and show an interactive HUD on the visor? :lol:

If it were the TV version (or you could take off the mouth piece for a more TV-series look) then I MIGHT pay a couple hundred for it, but not more.

Impreszive Global's Pipe Holder

Impreszive

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Seriously. I have the Master Replica's Clone Trooper Helmet and it doesn't look much different in construction materials than this thing. It only cost $400. That price that was asked for was a damn joke. I bet shipping was out of control too.

Cybergig1 Destroid Armour Waxer

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the only way I'd honestly think about it is if it were Isamu's helmet from Macross Plus. I've always thought it was THE best one ever. Seriously slick haha

Valkyrie addict SMS Squadron Leader

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wow, that helmet is really something, don't see it worth 1500-2000 when formula 1 replicas that are crash resistant go for about 500...

imagine the oversize box for this, hahaha!! still looks awesome, I'd heard of it but thought it was the one that Graham had wearing on his previews avatar and it didn't look quite right, hahaha (no offence G-man)

ruskiiVFaussie BOMBA!

ruskiiVFaussie

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What a tease! Haha. Can't wait.

I won't be making it, but we (me the only one commisioning and the maker) want it to be a suprise. :D

Of course it will be available for all to have for their own at the reasonable set price. ;) I'm damn excited! TV first, DYRL? after.

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Impreszive Global's Pipe Holder

Impreszive

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I won't be making it, but we (me the only one commisioning and the maker) want it to be a suprise. :D

Of course it will be available for all to have for their own at the reasonable set price. ;) I'm damn excited! TV first, DYRL? after.

I'll check it out. It has to bead that ridiculous 1k pricetag.

Hikuro Galactic Diva

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God I remember these, this was like ay back when yamato was releasing the arly 1/60s and the 1/48s were jut aout to come out.

They had Roy and hikarus helmet with the shoulder harnesses, and were limited to I believe 1,000 units and were sold out instantly.

I believe a few big wigs here on the boards have 'em for their collection.

If they re relreased them, i would be surprised as hell as theyre expensive as hell and they would just limit the units gain.

its like seeing the original bulkielee's lowviz valks, you know theyre out there, but ever actually getting one without your wallet feeling like it went to prison is slim to none.

dafunguy Destroid Armour Waxer

dafunguy

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If the helmet can fit on Hikaru's crazy head of hair, it should fit on any head. :lol: From this pic, it looks like it can fit an Asian head. This guy is ready for battle.

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they'd have to make it big enough for my asian head and make it a real motorcycle helmet and i'd buy one if price was reasonable
Sumdumgai SMS Squadron Leader

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If it were just the helmet and priced around $300-450 range, I'd be interested if they got the Max blue right. I wouldn't want Apollo squadron's purple color. :p The Star Wars Master Replicas clonetrooper helmets went in that price range. And might I add that they had cushion support material inside the helmets so you could wear them.

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Vinnie Sharon Apple Concert Attendee

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Holy cow! Even Gentex doesn't charge that much for a real HGU-55P or HGU-56P flight helmet and those have integrated ICS and some impact protection.

Still, I'd probably get one if the price was right, and definitely get one of the Macross Plus style.

505thAirborne BOMBA!

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Don't forget Vinnie that Gentex is US Military supplier, when they make HGU series helmets, they make them by the thousands, keeps the price down. These are made from scratch, so a bit higher is price, not mention lower quantities, However $1500 a helmet is way over priced no matter what!! B))

dizman New Edwards Test Pilot

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I dont know how many chicks I would pick up if I had one (likely none) but thats where my vote went. All I want is a TV Roy helmet thats fairly priced and fits my head.

Sumdumgai SMS Squadron Leader

Sumdumgai

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To be honest I'd be more interested in the Macross Plus standard issue pilot helmet, like what Isamu and the cannon fodders were wearing. I couldn't care less for the YF-21 flight helmet, but the helmet that Isamu wears, I really like that design.

I'm also liking the SMS flight helmets, not as much as the Macross Plus helmet, but I like them a lot.

ruskiiVFaussie BOMBA!

ruskiiVFaussie

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awesome pics! Thankyou Dafunguy. :D They really did a good job of it. Haven't seen those other 2 pics before.

Is there any higher res scans please good people? Cheers.

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dafunguy Destroid Armour Waxer

dafunguy

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If it were just the helmet and priced around $300-450 range, I'd be interested if they got the Max blue right. I wouldn't want Apollo squadron's purple color. :p The Star Wars Master Replicas clonetrooper helmets went in that price range. And might I add that they had cushion support material inside the helmets so you could wear them.

Yes Star Wars fans are so lucky. Check out all the cool helmets they can get.

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Imagine a whole wall of Macross helmets if Macross was like SW merchandise.

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