Tyranus Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I just wanted to let everyone know that there is some exciting news for FX armor wearers and those who may be looking to purchase FX gear. FX Armor will be undergoing a bit of a facelift in 2008. Work is underway with a sculptor who is creating a new helmet for the FX Armor kit. It's going to be quite a bit smaller, pretty close to the original film size which is quite small, but seems to be what people want. The original helmet will probably be discontinued as we will be using the new ones instead. There will be way fewer parts and they'll be simpler to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 ..any chance of a discounted price for recent FX purchasers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 It won't be ready for some time, but we'll see what we can work out when the time comes. And remember, an FX helmet will fetch probably enough on Ebay to get a replacement anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 And there was much rejoicing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk7602 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 that is fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 For all the old-timers with the older lid, parts should still be available for them as the new replaces it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediaguypj Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thats awesome I just put together an old a days ago. Its a big pile of bantha... well you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 OK, I'll be the oddball of the group and say that I'll be sad to see the FX helmets go. Yes they're big - all the better to keep my fan, batteries, amp, speaker, liners, etc. It was proportioned to the armor. Now with the smaller helmets, it might look odd (like you have a tiny head on a massive body). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hopefully the sculptor will have that in mind as they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQTK5122 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I have a very big head, too, and have a hard time imagining my face squished inside anything smaller, but I look at the comparison photos and keep wishing my FX helmet was more like the movie helmets. The "better" ones, though, seem to be either too expensive or too hard to find or both. So I hope the new FX armor stays reasonably priced like it is now. I'm considering my current armor "practice" and I'd like to start fresh someday. After comparing mine, which I bought used, and my friend's, which he bought new at the same time, I think the FX armor has already undergone some minor but nice improvements over the years. It's good to hear there are more in store! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-3150 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I, for one, can't wait to see what they come out with. While I do love my armor, I would eventually like a smaller, more accurate bucket. And hopefully they are reasonable enough that I can afford to sell my current FX one and not have to come up with too much more cash............bummer is going to be trying to get the weathering to match............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motman241 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Weathering is the fun part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Peter Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 FX Armor will be undergoing a bit of a facelift in 2008. Work is underway with a sculptor who is creating a new helmet for the FX Armor kit. It's going to be quite a bit smaller, pretty close to the original film size which is quite small, but seems to be what people want. The original helmet will probably be discontinued as we will be using the new ones instead. There will be way fewer parts and they'll be simpler to build. Exciting news indeed. Any idea whether the new 2008 FX Helmet is going to be the "Hero" or "Stunt" version? If they are reducing the helmet size to match the original film size, I wonder if they are going the giving the "squarish" looking Helmet dome some brand new reshaping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimelius Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Glad to see customer feedback is driving product improvement. I'll be keeping tabs of these developments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I don't want to step on anyones toes over here , but this is why I chose an AP in the 1st place.. But It is good that the FX is going in that direction too And let's be honest, FX AP, TE, TE2. The prices start at expensive and end at almost not payable for the most of us. Keep it up bro's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Actually I think there's been quite the closure in pricing lately. Even if you take an FX lite and add in a helmet, it's not much more to jump up to a different kind of suit. FX should be chosen for reasons other than pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...yeah - like anyone who weighs over 180lbs ( or 215), or is built like a Lowland Mountain Gorilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrell78 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 or is built like a Lowland Mountain Gorilla I'm more of a Grizzly Adams fan my self, sorry just had to share: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...yeah - like anyone who weighs over 180lbs ( or 215), or is built like a Lowland Mountain Gorilla You forget CMANavy. What was he - 6'4" 240lbs??? - and he was able to make a TE suit work for him and still look good. I've compared dimensions for my TE2 and FX and some RT parts, and I have to say that the biggest difference is really in circumference of some parts. You'll be shimming anyway, so it's just a bigger shim. The more obvious part is the chest/back. At this point I think it comes down to your girth - I've seen FX look small on some dietary challenged folks too. So...no excuses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 5' 10" - 215, 49" chest, 14-1/2 forearms, 17-1/2 calves - no big belly, just thick...(too much manual labor in my 20's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Dude - you'd make a great RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Anesthesia Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I hate to say it, but i have a TE and it is WAY too small for a normal size head. By normal I mean my oversized head I personally am in the market for a bigger style helmet to fit my pumpkin as well as all the fun peripherals. So for all the pumpkinheads out there I say "Don't make it too small!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Okay, that has to be one of the greatest trooping pics EVER! Made me laugh out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar_man Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Dude - you'd make a great RC Telling me... I think they are cool... but I have a TK and Clone to finish first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitecommando Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Avatar Man... you just got insulted! This is a Republic Commando... http://www.break.com/index/roid-republi ... -self.html Which was a spoof of this... http://www.break.com/index/roid-head-loves-himself.html HAHAHA! Paul, he will be just fine in TK armor! Dude - you'd make a great RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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