New Macross 1/1 DYRL helmets

[SaitouSad]

Is it still possible to order one of these?

I'd love a Kakizaki helmet... What's the price estimate on one of these things?

Seconding this. Wouldn't mind a Fokker colour version at that price point

[Hikuro]

Last time I talked to Masei, I was told it was somewhere between 160-270 and would take 6 months to complete. That pretty much turned me off from it.

[Kurisama]

A $110 difference is a big deal - the time to wait isn't so much for me - but I would be down for one for sure if there was a 100% guarantee I would get one, even if i had to wait 6 months.

[Valkyrie addict]

A $110 difference is a big deal - the time to wait isn't so much for me - but I would be down for one for sure if there was a 100% guarantee I would get one, even if i had to wait 6 months.

Same here, I don't mind waiting either.

So, where do I sing up?

[moy]

The helmets will come out in Oct. 2013 the price will be 289.00 us with shipping included. the link is sales@maseihelmets.com!!!

[Murphy]

Sweet!

[UN Spacy]

Final production shots?

[Kurisama]

How does one measure ones head for this thing? They come in different sizes right? And yeah, final production shots from a few angles would be great.

[Murphy]

I went to the masei website and looked at the size chart, then I looked what size my snowboard helmet was and got the size that match the measurements. I guess you could take measuring tape and wrap it around your head, or go to a sports shop and try on different helmets, he'll you could go to a bike shop and try motorcycle helmets there too.

[erikos0311]

Just wrote to Masei's Facebook page and sent them a message along with an email!! We will see about a reservation on one of these bad boys!

[Kurisama]

Same here, sent an e-mail too.

[Phalanix]

Sent an e-mail as well, got curious.

[Murphy]

I believe this is the masei helmet, if you look at the glass it's not a dark blue like the yamato. I think. And the glass looks not as bulbous.

Masei version

Pre-production Masei I think

Yamato one

I think the masei one looks good, plus its way cheaper than the Yamato one and is DOT certified. Which means if I had a bike I could wear it. Plus you can get it in any size.

Can't wait to get mine, I'm getting the Hikaru version, if I like it I might get the Roy one as well, not sure if they are making max's, I know they are making other colors schemes not just normal such like black and yellow.

Edit: mor pics

Edited May 19, 2013 by Murphy

[Murphy]

I think they said the got the macross license to do this, but I think they are in china so would that be possible?

[Benson13]

Now that I'd buy.

[505thAirborne]

Now that I'd buy.

+1 Max type!

[Phalanix]

I received a reply from Masei Helmets in regards to my e-mail reservation.

Thanks! we have red/white yellow/black blue/white black matt black gray/white

please keep in touch in facebook page for this update.. we keep and save your email
and when ready, we will email you and pay via Paypal for it. US$189 for the first 200 units
later, it is US$289.. now we have hundred people made reservation so far.

They don't have a yellow/white for Roy like the one in their picture on Facebook? LOL I wonder if they mean that's the yellow/black? Wrote back, waiting for them to confirm. But since I already have a Yamato Roy helmet, I might spring for a Max or Hikaru. Though Yellow/Black or black doesn't sound too bad, even if non-canon...

[Kicker773]

I wonder if they have a list already. I know I contacted them the moment this went up and I know they said they'd add me on there, but who knows.

[erikos0311]

This is the response I got last night. From the looks of it, I take it they have more or less around 100 reservations for the helmets.

Hey Erick:

Thanks for your email. and we keep and save your email now.

When ready, we will email you for this. The first 200 units is only US$189 including shipping fee.

Later, it will be US$289 including shipping fee.

We have red/white, yellow/black, blue/white, matt black, black/white for you.

They will be ready before November as scheduled.

So, we get hundred of people in reservation.

I was thinking on writing them back to ask and see if I made it into the 200 slots and get the helmet for the $189.00 initial price.

Edited May 19, 2013 by erikos0311

[Kicker773]

I'm still a little bit uncertain with that BIG of a price difference in being on the initial run.

[skullmilitia]

I sent an email as well, haven't gotten a response yet though.

[Valkyrie addict]

I sent an email as well, haven't gotten a response yet though.

Same here.

Hope to be in the first 200.

Check their website briefly, they seem professional, but has anybody heard or had any experience from Masei Helmets before?

[Benson13]

Aaaaaand the lost me with no Roy colors. The original selling point and Roy colors had me.

[Kurisama]

Then why have they shown the Roy colour on top of the Honda petrol tank>?

Anyways, they're going to upload their FB in 2 weeks with production shots - as per their e-mail to me.

[Lightning]

Looks awesome. Wish they had them for car helmets too

[SaitouSad]

so only the 1st 200 get it at $189? How can any of us order it?

[Benson13]

He put up a thread in the for sale forum but it's gone now. There wasn't any contact or payment info though.

[Valkyrie addict]

I got an email from him, saying what has been said already.

Guess we'll have to wait and see.

[jvmacross]

Then why have they shown the Roy colour on top of the Honda petrol tank>?

Anyways, they're going to upload their FB in 2 weeks with production shots - as per their e-mail to me.

I wish some enterprising 3D artiste would release a "The Many Helmets of Macross" series in 1/4 scale.....

[skullmilitia]

I was told just over 100 reservations still.

[Deadeye_281]

I'd be in for one of these as well, but I'd like a pre-order setup a little more formal than just an email sent into a big waiting list in the sky. I'm not sure if I'd get a Hikaru or a Roy but either one would be a hoot to wear on my V-rod.

[Ahab]

I was told that my email was saved and would be contacted before December and that updates will be posted. I'm cautiously optimistic about this. Missed out on the Yamato's....

-Ahab

[Kicker773]

If I do get one, Imma sport that thing on a the Go Kart track lol

[Benson13]

My kid and I are gonna wear ours whenever we're outside the house. My wife is gonna love this.

[erikos0311]

yess! i know this will make a sweet Down hill bike fullface helmet!!!