Star Wars Black Series Captain Rex Helmet Review

[@CaseyPriceForsakenhero]

Yay!!! Mine shipped out yesterday!!! My dad and I built a clone wars one last year. And I can't wait to compare them together!!

[@DiliB123]

That’s sick!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Nice, Casey! That'll be an interesting comparison for sure. And I really think you're gonna like this Hasbro version as well. It displays beautifully!

[@greenguardian7427]

This is where the fun begins lol , been waiting for this helmet for years and I was waiting for your review, both did not disappoint 👍, keep up the great work brother.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Aw, yeah! G-squared! I Agree. And thank you so much for the kind words. They really made it easy for me to review this time because they did such a good job with this one. I think you're gonna love it if/when you decide to pick one up! It looks so good in my display.

[@michaelhendrickson1893]

Great looking helmet. That one is worthy of a display spot on the shelf

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Absolutely, Michael! You know it! I have re-boxed the last couple of Hasbro helmets I reviewed and stored them away. This one, however, I made space for on the top of the shelves, above the rest of the clone helmets. This one looks too good not to display! Look fro it in the background of my future videos for sure! haha!

[@BossksBounty]

Great review Paul, this might have to be the first helmet I buy...looks amazing!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Tim! I appreciate that. And I tell ya, if you do decide to get your first helmet, you really couldn't do much better than picking this one up. They did an outstanding job on this one!

[@CollectingStuffNThings]

Woot woot for Captain Rex. I am so excited to get mine (its about to ship from hasbro) see it in person. It looks so good, I really love the welding marks. I think Hasbro nailed this helmet it might be my favorite helmet but going to have to wait til i get mine in my hands. Damn Pual looking great with that helmet and shirt on. thanks for the first look and up close review.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Nice, Ryan! I'm glad to hear that you picked this one up. I really think it's gonna go well on the wall behind you with all the other iconic helmets you have displayed. Can't wait to see your video on this one to get your take on it. And yeah, I stopped at my PO Box on the way home from a work gig, so rather that change into a cool Star Wars shirt, I just decided to take off my tie and go a'll "business casual Paul" in this video. I think I rocked it pretty hard! haha!

[@ransolmcasterfo8864]

Great review as always! I was excited to get mine yesterday. Looks great next to my 501st and 332nd.

[@ethansmith715]

Hey how does it compare in size to the other hasbro CW helmets?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Ransolm! (once again, awesome name) And I agree with you. I added this to the section of my display with the clone helmets, and it looks iconic! Thanks for checking this one out. I appreciate it!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Except for the the slightly altered face plate, and the different paint scheme, this is literally the exact same helmet as the previous Hasbro Ahsoka's Clone and Phase II Clone Trooper, so they are identical in size.

[@HVKDaniel]

How did you get it early?

[@ransolmcasterfo8864]

@@HVKDaniel I learned a while back that for some reason, Big Bad Toy Store orders ship before direct from Hasbro. It doesn’t make much sense but I’ve done it for my last three black series helmets and they seem to have all shipped before Hasbro.

[@Mahut21]

Good first of all great video. I have one more question. I have a large nugget by any chance do you what is max size it can be adjusted? For me the Mandalorian helmet was just a bit too small

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Ah, yes, Oscar. You and me both, brother! I have a size 8 head and many of my helmets either don't fit at all, or squeeze against my head/face/nose so bad they hurt. However, this one is HUGE! It fit my head without even opening up the strap system all the way, so it clearly will widen to a bit larger than size 8. As an observation, the entire helmet is huge in general and sitting next to my TIE Pilot helmet, it is nearly the same size. Hope this helped, my fellow big-headed friend!

[@jhmed9]

I wasn't going to buy one of these.... until I watched this review. Thanks Paul. Appreciate the detail you go into when reviewing these helmets.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Jhmed! I appreciate hearing that. I have fun producing these videos and collecting the helmets, so it is nice to know that it is at least somewhat helpful and interesting to others well. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@mister_b_customs]

I'm ordering thru BBTS! I got mine preordered, but not released till May! It's great seeing they're being shipped. I can't wait to get one for the collection 👍 Great review Paul! Thanks for sharing

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Mister B! And yeah, BBTS shows not shipping till next month, so I was a little taken aback when they emailed me the shipping itinerary earlier this week. I love getting them in as a soon as possible, since, you know, patience isn't really my thing! haha! Thanks for checking this one out, sir. I appreciate it!

[@AyakashiGuy]

I wonder what will be the next black series helmet, my hopes is if they bring out the commando helmets

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Right, Ayakashi?! There are so many helmets left in the Star Wars universe they could bring out that would sell magnificently! I'm hoping for a TurboTank Driver or Transport Trooper helmet from Hasbro myself. In the meantime, we have that Sabine Wren from them coming soon. I'll be interested to see how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@AyakashiGuy]

@@PaulsCollectibles oohhh those would be freakin amazing

[@alanreynolds8843]

Gts from Australia 🇦🇺 . Hey there Paul , I just had to go out & purchase the Captain Rex helmet . Here they sell for the usual $270 Aus . One Aus dollar equates to 67 cents U.S. today . It's almost like a couple of stores have exclusive supplies. Anyway, this is a magnificent display helmet , one of the best and like you I'm not into the electronics so no batteries required 😊

[@PaulsCollectibles]

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!

[@jayholmes4147]

Looks sick. Great review as always Paul...Cant wait to pick this one up!!!!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Jay! It's good to see you around these parts again! You and Michael Hendrickson are my two most senior regular viewers and it's always great to have you in the comments section. And thank you for the kind words. This one was a fun helmet to review as you might imagine. They did a bang-up job on it for sure. I'm confident that when you grab one up, you're gonna love it! Thanks for stopping by again and checking this one out. I appreciate 'ya!

[@delta-sev4467]

I got mine the other day, pretty pleased with it. Ive always wanted a clone helmet, i got one of the first ever clone helmets the big over sized ones for kids. I do however have 2 things that are kinda annoying to me. 1. The head strap on the inside is either too small or too big when i adjust it and it doesn't lock the way mandos does when you try and look up and down. 2. The Viewfinder goes lower than what it's supposed too, it's ment to stop at eye level but stops just below at the blue line at the base of the viser. These are not major issues, they can be rectified with simple solutions like extra padding inside the top part of the helmet and evan a small whit block of something to raise the finder up a tiny bit lol bit overall still a 10/10 from me lol

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Both valid points, Delta! And I agree, despite the slightly lower resting angle of the viewfinder on this one, I do find it to be a minor issue. In fact, I like this setup better than the free-falling viewfinders we get on the Mando helmets. And, as you say, this is a great helmet regardless. I love the look of mine displayed with my other clone helmets for sure. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@TheBenjaman]

It looks really REALLY nice! Despite its inaccuracies like the lack of the grey band and the visor shape/size it is fantastic. The weathering is fantastic especially those weld marks, those looks fantastic. Hopefully they do a p1 helmet next. Its the only helmet i really want.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Benjamin. I agree that this is a really good helmet at this price and for being part of such a large production run. You, and so many other commenters, have rightfully pointed out that it is jarring when you see they went with his live-action look in Ahsoka as opposed to what he has looked like for so many years prior. And I also agree that we are well overdue for a Phase I helmet as well. Here's to hoping. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@kiwimanMAKMCSWF]

Kia ora Paul. What a cool looking helmet, I love the enthusiasm in your review.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you so much, Kiwi Man! And yeah, they really made it easy for me to get excited this time since they really did such a good job with this one. It was a pleasant and welcome change of pace after my last two Black Series helmet reviews, both of which involved Mandalorian style helmets that were lackluster at best. Thank you so much for stopping by and checking this one out sir. I appreciate it!

[@trooperwolfie]

It looks pretty good 👍🏻, i may have to get one. I wish they would make a commander wolffe helmet, that would be awesome.....but im not holding my breath lol.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I think if you do grab one of these, Trooper, you won't be disappointed. And I gotta tell ya, I never thought they would build a brand new sculpt and give us the Bo Katan helmet when they did, so I think you have decent chance of getting a Wolffe helmet. Here's to holding out hope! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@cirespeedreviews]

Wow, this looks so good! I ordered mine, so not 100% sure when it ships out, but i can not wait.. the welds look so realistic, I was a little worried on the scope, it looked a little short on some images, but looking at this video, it looks good, must have been the angle of the photo that I saw. Looks amazing Paul ! 👏

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Cirespeed! And yeah, the welds on this are one of the standout features for sure. They did SUCH a good job on them. I hope yours comes in soon, because I really think you're gonna love it. And as you mention, it appears to me that everything is in proportion and they did an excellent job faithfully recreating the helmet we saw in the Ahsoka show. I appreciate you stopping by and checking this one out.

[@ReynoldsReviews]

Offt now that’s how to do a helmet!!!!! I don’t generally go in on the clone helmets but if I was gonna!!! This would be at the top of the list! If Paul can’t find any negatives!…..then rest assured their isn’t any folks! Great look at this cheers Paul 🙏🏻

[@PaulsCollectibles]

You flatter me, Luke. I appreciate it! Thank you so much! And yeah, I remember back when I was gonna keep my helmet collecting focused. I have no idea what happened to that version of Paul! haha! But yeah, this one is very cool for sure. It looks great in my display with the other clone helmets that I don't collect as well. haha! Thanks for checking this out, sir! I appreciate ya!

[@SIFIactual]

Never thought i would get another helmet except for the ANH Trooper..you may have changed my mind..cheers Paul🍺🍺🍻 SIFI..

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I feel ya on that one, Si Fi. Years ago I was only going to get the ONE Stormtrooper helmet. Now I have close to 40 helmets from various makers with no stopping in sight! haha! I'm glad I have influenced you to possibly join me in my madness! haha! Thanks for checking this one out!

[@FunFacts1212]

4:30 Fun fact, those “teeth” are reinforcements to the welds that Rex did to his custom phase 2 helmet

[@TheForceIsWithJesse]

Paul! Hope youre well. Thankyou for the review, nice in depth look as always. I've seen a few photos which has turned me away from wanting to grab this one but your review has brought me back around. Sure, theres a couple of imperfections and off details but its mostly due to variations in the style of the media he appears in. At the end of the day, its Captain Rex! I need this one beside my 332nd (hoping for Jesse in the near future). Thanks again, Paul!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Jesse! I am doing well. I hope the same can be said for you. And yeah, the general consensus amongst many of the commenters here thus far is that it is jarring to see that they went with his live-action appearance (cameo) from Ahsoka, as opposed to what he has looked like for all these years. And I gotta tell ya, you could do a lot worse than to end up getting this one if you decide to. It does look very good on display. And the "Jesse" clone trooper helmet? Well, I have no idea why you would want that one. haha! Cheers, sir and thanks for checking out the video!

[@VictoriasCantina]

Nice review! I think it could have used a little more weathering but it’s a good looking helmet overall.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you very much, Victoria. And yeah, I agree. They did a good job with the weathering they did put on there, but it seems in all the media where he appears, his helmet is much more weathered. In addition, I'm no "professional videographer" and I think my lighting also washes a little of it out in the video and pictures. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video. I appreciate it!

[@garymoore1975]

If BBTS are shipping, then I hope inventory from EE follows soon. Looking forward to receiving this one! 👍🏽

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I hope so for you as well, Gary! I think you're gonna love this one when you get it in-hand. They really did a superb job this time!

[@bmanboogaloo579]

well they're halfway to making a phase one at this point, might as well go all the way! I already have the phase two one, but I NEED a phase one lol

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Right, Bman?! I know so many people want a Phase I helmet. If they introduced it, I know they would make another killing in sales. Hell, I have a custom version of a Phase I in my collection, and I'd buy a Black Series one as well!

[@ZeroHunterToys]

Great view Paul can tell you love it. It's a little off for me. missing weld above visor and need way more weathering.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, I don't disagree, Matt. I think you, like so many other commenters here, have rightfully pointed out that it is a bit jarring that they went with his live-action look from Ahsoka as opposed to what he has looked like for so many years prior. Thanks for checking this one out, sir. I appreciate it!

[@imperialgaming5751]

We need a black series tie pilot helmet with a dulux version that comes with bobble eyes the tubes and a chest piece with lights and a decent voice changer

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Wow, IG! That would definitely be shooting for the moon! Can you imagine how well something like that would sell if they were to introduce it? Heck, the helmet alone is the one I hear about a desire for from so many people, but along with the hoses and chest box? Wow! That would be awesome. I have a TIE Pilot helmet already, but even I would buy something like that if Hasbro released it. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video!

[@christophersymes7511]

Out of all the clone troopers Captain Rex is my number 1 favorite clone.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Nice, Christopher! He's a legend for sure!

[@markrussell3414]

Another awesome fantastic helmet of captain rex keep collecting your helmets and lightsabers paul collectables 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@PaulsCollectibles]

hanks, Mark! This one is a beauty for sure!

[@markrussell3414]

@@PaulsCollectibles definitely loved your helmets now you can do a top 10 on star wars helmets .Paul collectables

[@paulsstuff1969]

This looks fantastic and everything I hoped it would be. Of course I'm not jealous at all that you got yours🤣🤣🤣 Mine iis still on Pre-Order here in the UK with Star Action Figures so hopefully soon!! One thing I am interested in is are the weld lines also reflected on the lining? or is it a standard phase 2 clone lining? Anyway, another awesome review Paul and this looks even cooler now we get to see one away from Hasbro's promotional stuff. Really can't wait for mine to arrive and review it. Hope it's not long!!😉

[@PaulsCollectibles]

And of course, Paul, I wasn't jealous at all when you got your Carson Teva helmet in before me. It seems we are destined to do this back-and-forth into the coming days! haha! And thank you so much for the kind words. And the lining is simply the standard Phase II helmet lining and is identical to what we got on the basic helmet and the Ahsoka's Clone helmet. They didn't carry the detail through to the inside. I can't wait till yours comes in so I can see what you think in your video. Cheers, Paul!

[@DavidEdge69]

Star Action Rules!! A belting company. Love them.

[@paulsstuff1969]

@@PaulsCollectibles I thought that as I was typing about my jealousy🤣🤣. Seriously can't wait to get my hands on mine now as it looks so good in your video and judging from your impression of it it will be stunning. I'm looking forward to reviewing this one.

[@paulsstuff1969]

@@DavidEdge69 SAF certainly do rule. I get around 95% of all my black series helmets and figures from them. They are great and based only about 25 miles away from where I live👌

[@DavidEdge69]

@@paulsstuff1969 25 Miles!!?? Noooo! You can practically walk there and pick up your order in person! I discovered them in 2020 and never looked back. Must have made 100?+ orders in that time. I once had some foldable cases flat packed and sliced open in transit. They were replaced, no questions and have been sent in boxes ever since. I had a factory error missing accessory on a BS figure recently and was offered a replacement immediately. I actually kept it, as a curio and purchased the figure again, as it was on offer for £10 and still in stock. I actually just wanted the tiny droid accessory, so it wasn't a problem. They sent me a tvc figure to say sorry, even though it wasn't their fault. I think you can tell more about a company if something goes wrong and how they deal with that. Great guys and a brilliant service. Can't recommend them highly enough.

[@TonyStark-uu9us]

As both a Captain Rex and Wreckx-In-Effect fan, I approve this thumbnail ...

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you, Tony! You are the first person to mention this. As you can see by the salt-and-pepper beard (mostly salt, haha!) I have a few years on me and most of musical tastes and references are from decades ago. I was beginning to think no one had any idea what I was talking about with that thumbnail! You saved me! Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video as well. I appreciate it!

[@donatelo5]

Great review brother🙏can't wait to get mine💪

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Donatelo! I appreciate that. I think you're really gonna like it when you get your hands on it. And thank you for hanging with us last night as well. It was a good time!

[@donatelo5]

@@PaulsCollectibles can't wait for next time friend🖖

[@MattsCollection]

Great review Paul! That is once nice looking helmet!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Matt. I appreciate that. This one seems to have divided the commenters here. Many think this is great, others hate it because they went with the live-action Ahsoka look, as opposed to the animated look. I like it this way and was not surprised. Clearly, we are going to get several iterations of that basic Phase II helmet they came out with and this is exactly what I expected from the Captain Rex helmet. Thanks for stopping by again and checking this one out!

[@MattsCollection]

@@PaulsCollectibles There's been a debate between animated/realistic in Star Wars collecting for a long while. As someone who prefers realistic over animation, I like this helmet. I can totally see the other side's argument though. It all boils down to preference.

[@jonmorgan7621]

I have the Phase 2 bucket and was surprised by how over sized it was it's massive and out of scale of the Mando helmets IMO. Does this one suffer the same fate?? It does not look as large as the Phase 2 helemt.

[@bradyk2600]

Looks the same size as the previous Black Series Phase 2 helmets to me. Do yourself a favor and spend a little bit more on a SamoilovART Phase 2 Rex helmet instead. It's the best one out there in my opinion.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

A very astute observation, Jon. I agree, Compared to the CGI clones we got, the Phase II clone helmet Hasbro made is MUCH bigger. I have a video comparing the two which I will link after this comment in case you're interested. But to answer your question, this one is simply the exact same helmet we got in the basic Phase II and the Ahsoka's Clone helmets, just with a different face plate and the view finder attached. It is also very big. These helmets look more like what we got in the live action Andor, Kenobi and Ahsoka shows, and are a bit of a shock if you're very accustomed to seeing the CGI clone helmets for so long like so many of us are. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqimd6B7mbhgircsi=baJ4IjeDavA3oXvI

[@rodliz1773]

I'm so exited mine arrive tomorrow! ❤

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Nice, Rodliz! I think you're really gonna like it for sure! Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video.

[@landrecce]

Hey brother! Thanks for the review! Does it seem as big as the original BS clone helmet or is it a bit smaller? I have a small head and I can't even wear the other one. I was happy that the Scout helmet was better sized for me but all the big guys have headaches about it haha

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Wolf! And unfortunately, I have to be the bearer of bad news. Not only is this thing just as large as the other BS Phase II clone helmets, it's basically the SAME helmet, just with a slightly different eye plate. So, if the others are too big for you, this one definitely will be as well. Heck, I have it up on top of my display case next to the Anovos TIE Pilot helmet, and they are nearly the same size. Long story short? This one is HUGE also. I do appreciate you checking out the video, sir!

[@landrecce]

@@PaulsCollectibles thanks for letting me know brother! I always enjoy your videos! Keep them coming man! Have a great week!

[@alanreynolds8843]

Haven't been a fan of " clone" type helmets but , this is a winner. First focal point is the "welding " & rust . Amazing. Followed by the blast graze & score count makes a complete package. Thanks Paul love your work 👍

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you so much, Alan! I really appreciate that. And I agree. They are getting so much better at the fine detail on these helmets for sure. They've come a long way from whatever that mess was they did on the Incinerator Trooper helmet! haha! Thank you for stopping by and checking this one out as well!

[@grimgoo1888]

I need this so bad

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Well, you're in luck, Grim! They are currently "in stock" at Big Bad Toy Store. Grab one up: www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/253180?o=2

[@cttc-chintokastacticalcrap2421]

I'd be interested in the names of the shelves in the background :)

[@PaulsCollectibles]

The shelves you see in the background, CTTC, are called "Detolf" and they were from Ikea. I say "were" because they discontinued them recently. However, I perused the Ikea site and there are some fairly similar ones there, so you may find a decent replacement.

[@Lord_Funk]

I am still waiting for my pre-order. However I still think it's a shame that when they finally made Rex into live action, they did not look more closely at his design of the helmet. Rex modified his helmet since he prefered Phase I visor and made a combination of the Phase II and Phase I helmets. Hence the weld lines. However all through Clone Wars when he wore it, you could clearly see a weld line above the visor as well (on the lower forehead, just over the eye browses), just as visible as the other weld lines. In the short live actions sequence in Ahsoka that was missing and all you had was a bit barely visible rust there. So Hasbro has copied that helmet design from Ahsoka, resulting in it not matching with any action figure of Rex. Even on the old Black Series Rex 6 inch figure that weld line is clearly visible. I personally prefer that look, since that is what has been established for so long now and it makes more sense that he had to weld it there as well. Still I did pre-order this one, but I will also get a third party Rex helmet with that weld line, to more accurately fit the look through the Clone Wars and with most action figures. Still Hasbro did a great job, just that they used that helmet as a model to go after, rather than the actual Clone Wars helmet design. It's strange to me that that went past Dave Filoni and into Ahsoka scenes. Since he was so involved with Clone Wars that he ought to have noticed that design flaw on the live action version. Oh well.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Wow! Thank you for the incredibly comprehensive comment, Lord Funk. I think you make some excellent points. Many of the other commenters agree with what you have said here. Hasbro seems to be sticking, especially with these Phase II clone helmets, with the look of them in live action. The quick cameo of Captain Rex in the Ahsoka show being the example here. I think it is jarring to many who have spent years getting used to his look, only to see this helmet which really only has a passing resemblance to the character they grew to love. I never saw too much of the animation, so I didn't have quite the attachment, but I think those making an argument they should have gone another way here is very valid! Thank you for stopping by, checking out the video, and offering your thoughts. I appreciate it!

[@Lord_Funk]

​@@PaulsCollectibles Thank you for the video and replies. I don't mind so much that they go with the live action basic shape/mold of the helmet, rather than the more bulky cartoonish look from the animated series. After all Phase I and Phase II were originally designed this way in the prequel trilogy. It's more that I think they should have stuck with including all the details for Rex helmet that were visible in the animated series (since he was never shown in the movies, but introduced in the animated series). Like having included that weld line above the visor as well, not just the other weld lines. It looks a bit off now (kind of imbalanced) with so clearly visible weld lines below the visor, but none above it. However that is not Hasbros fault. It's whoever deigned the Rex helmet for the Ahsoka live action series missing that completely. Hasbro only copied that helmet from Ahsoka series and did an excellent job of that.

[@OnlyVadersgirl]

Wow! It’s gorgeous, so much better than the one I have haha

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Any helmet is a gorgeous helmet, Kat! That being said, if you can get your hands on one of these, they are the pinnacle of what Hasbro is achieving with the Black Series right now and it is such a great helmet! Thanks for checking this one out, ma'am!

[@OnlyVadersgirl]

@@PaulsCollectibles 100% agree! Want to get this and the Vader one! 😍

[@timalsept2854]

Rex is my favorite character that has a helmet anyway. Looks good wish it had a voice changer though

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Your KZbin icon gave it away, Tim! haha! And yeah, they did a great job on this one for sure. And I have to admit, I have always found the voice changers to be a bit lackluster, so I was happy with the electronics in the view-finder. That being said, I do wonder what it would have been like with a voice-changer in this helmet for sure. Thank you for stopping by, Tim. I appreciate it!

[@timalsept2854]

@@PaulsCollectibles I made my own Rex helmet from a Stormtrooper helmet. Actually I painted up a whole costume. Not great but it’s the best I can do

[@bulldog1010123]

Looks great but hasbro printed the markings on his forehead off center. Thats gonna bother the fuck outta me. It’s to the left about half an inch and you can tell when you look at his Mohawk and the two blue triangles aren’t equal distance away from it one is farther.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Holy crap, Darius! I didn't even notice that! I'll have to go back and look more closely at the helmet. I guess I was just so thrilled about the rest of the helmet, I missed that. Thanks for pointing it out. I could see how that definitely could be aggravating for those of you paying close attention to detail. Thank you for stopping by and checking the video out as well! I appreciate it.

[@Stormtrooper527]

I don't think that there is supposed to be weld marks down the side of the helmet, it looks like from seeing him in the clone wars that there is only one set of weld marks that are visible as the front part of the helmet around the mouth piece, not the cheek part of the helmet.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I think you are right, Joseph. I'm not as familiar with the character from animation as many are, but it's clearly different. They went with his look from love-action Ahsoka and I think it is jarring to many who were familiar with his look from all those years prior. Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video, I appreciate it!

[@OnlyVadersgirl]

Great review

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you very much, Kat! I appreciate that. I have fun doing them and trying to learn new production techniques and styles as I go along. It's been a journey for sure!

[@liljoenyc01]

Straight fire facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Fa sho, Joseph!

[@JustTimm]

Want this one so bad! unfortunately sold out on hasbro website and more expensive on amazon

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Timm, if it helps any, mine came from Big Bad Toy Store and they are still taking pre-orders. I imagine you are not in the states based upon the time you left this comment, but if you are, the link to purchase the helmet at retail will be at the end of this comment. It really is a good looking helmet and you'd be happy to have it in your collection for sure. www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/253180?o=2

[@maleebeadle955]

Where did you get all your helmets from?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Hello, Malee. They come from a ton of different makers. Here's a video that helps sort that out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4O7k4OlqJitsJYsi=9bALR4ueBFqWX81k

[@maleebeadle955]

Thank you sir!

[@greydonunfried1575]

We need a first order tie pilot helmet from the black series

[@Lord_Funk]

We need original classic look Tie pilot helmet, as well as the AT-AT driver helmet and a bunch of others (I could make a long list). I do have a 3rd party original design Tie Fighter helmet. An ace or elite pilot variant with the widows tears painted on it, but I would buy a Black Series one any day if they released one. First order not so much, but each to ones own. Taste is subjective and there is no right or wrong.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I agree, Greydon. In addition, there are so many other helmets Black Series could do and make a killing as well. They've proven hey can take on the detailed helmets and do them well, so here's to hoping for sure!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Exceedingly well put, Lord Funk. I agree completely!

[@Gforceracing20]

Paul got another bucket, huh?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Did the sun come up? Does a bear defecate in the woods? haha!

[@williewill1430]

Where did u buy yours from

[@PaulsCollectibles]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvXqXyXnddnqLcsi=M0R6dqm3_4CrlfUo&t=40

[@HVKDaniel]

How did you get it early?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

No idea, HVK. I did a regular pre-order like I do for most of my collectibles, and BBTS just shipped it way earlier than expected. Of course, I am very ecstatic for that bit of luck for sure!

[@Sucugam]

Can you please tell me how to remove the head strap?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Granit, you should be able to pop it out of the two point points inside the helmet on the side walls wher eit is attached. It's held in with two plastic tension clips, that when pulled firmly, but steadily straight out, will pop out of the receptacle well.

[@Sucugam]

@@PaulsCollectibles So should I just pull them out? If necessary, then with a little force? Because I'm afraid it might break.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

@@SucugamGranit, there is always the chance they will break, but to get them out, you just have to pull inwards with a little force. To date, I have had none of the ones I have removed break, and I have always been able to pop them right back in afterwards. However, there are no guarantees...

[@geekstrong1]

💪😎

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, DeanO!

[@AWOLbriks47]

In universe Rex himself welded in the t visor of his p1 helmet into the p2 because he didn't like the p2

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, AWOL! I figured it was something like that, and I'd heard bits and pieces of something like that in the past. I will admit, that I have seen very little of the animated Star Wars, so my knowledge thereof is a little lacking. However, based upon your KZbin icon, I bet you probably know an EXTENSIVE amount about Captain Rex for sure! Thank you for checking out the video.

[@Mazzy301]

I never noticed until after the Ashoka show came out that there’s a whole side of the fandom that agrees that no one has made a proper live action helmet for Rex wether it’s a wearable or a toy that is actually accurate, and honestly after constantly seeing company’s somehow mess it up over and over again I can kinda get the anger, I mean there’s so much source material out there that there really should be no excuse for mix matching the different versions and styles of the helmet we’ve seen, keep the animation and irl designs separate it’s not that hard, just looks lazy on the company that produces the inaccurate Rex merch

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I kind of knew there were people on both sides of the "live action vs animation style" argument, but this helmet really has seemed to bring it into sharp focus. I have a Phase II based upon the CGI clones, one from Denuo Novo that matches live-action Kenobi clones, and these Phase II Black Series ones. I may have to film a video comparison to bring the differences into sharp focus.

[@Mazzy301]

@@PaulsCollectibles would definitely be an interesting video to watch! I’ve noticed deferent companies use different aspects too like some will have the slimmer visor piece and others will have the big chunky one like the one here that’s from animation, I will give it to hasbro for the weathering tho it doesn’t look half bad

[@DavidEdge69]

This review has totally annoyed and killed me! I had no idea I wanted this until I've just watched your video... I was happy with my single original Boba. Now I'm not!!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Then I am both happy and sad for you, David! Haha! But be careful! These helmets are like salty snacks; it's VERY difficult to stop. I remember years ago I was just going to get ONE Stormtrooper helmet for display. Now I have close to 40 of these things from various companies, with no end in sight! haha! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video. I am both proud and sorry that I ruined it for you! haha!

[@DavidEdge69]

@@PaulsCollectibles You've ruined me!! I said that with Black Series figures! I'll collect a few of these, until I manage to get Empire Boba which was around my 40th? figure... I now literally have no idea to a margin of 100? how many figures I have. 500? 600? It may be 700 now? I tried to count them a couple of years ago and kept floundering around 90, which was about a quarter of the room. I gave up "gracefully" and now if anyone asks, the answer is "a room full"... "With others that are not in the room".... "And the anniversary cards, dumped in 4ft piles on the floor!"..."In another room".... Laugh emojis 😀 😆 🤣

[@LeftCoastGraphics]

Nice lookin bucket for sure!!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Rick. I appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!

[@odyn1c]

I can’t get over the visor being stretched in height. I understand it’s for better visibility but it just looks off.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, Odynic, it is definitely "unique." I think it is accurate to the character however, though, right? Didn't he cut his Phase I visor off his helmet and weld it to his Phase II helmet? I think that is what that is supposed to represent. Regardless, his is an odd clone helmet for sure!

[@marksamson4990]

Not sure why you call these helmets toys? It is amazing though!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Well, as you can see, Mark, I have a hard time with that moniker as of late. Their first helmets Hasbro produced way back a few years ago were just that: toys. When you look at that first Phase I clone trooper helmet, it was laughably inaccurate and clearly for kids. In the ensuing time period, although some castigate me for being an adult reviewing an ostensible "kids' toy" I disagree that they are that any more. You can clearly see that Hasbro has stepped up the quality and craftsmanship and I agree with your assessment more and more now: this is an adult collectible or a medium-end costume piece. So well done! Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video. I appreciate it!

[@Kim-bc3cr]

"PromoSM" 😌

[@Jgm1701]

Good helmet but not accurate to either the Live action or animated models.

[@attilafekete7892]

It is probably the worst and most inaccurate black series helmet, it is literally a mix of the animated style and realistic details, instead of being based on the realistic interpretation of Rex we got In the Ahsoka series, this garbage uses the animated style visor and rangefinder from the clone wars show, wich makes no sense, as the base of the helmet has a realistic, live action shape, proportions. But the weathering is at least awesome. Edit: It is honestly sad to see that some people literally offend me just becouse I care about the quality and accuracy of the product instead of blindly ordering it. It is factually inaccurate, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't like or buy it, just don't lie to yourself, check out yourself what I am saying and you will see it too. When something is a mix of animated and realistic details it will be inaccurate to both the animated design and the live action design too. And no, cost isn't a redeeming factor, as other black series helmets cost the same amount, yet none of them is this inaccurate. This could have been a 501st level accurate helmet, they literally have access to the live action prop used in the Ahsoka series, yet they went with their own design, like if someone tried to sculpt it from memory. But I can understand hasbro, since as I can witness, people are going to buy it anyways, so why would they bother with accuracy when barely recognisable is fair enough for most people....

[@alexandergibbons3064]

Oooooohhhh my goooood why do people keep bitching. Why do you care sooo god damn much. Cant Star Wars fans be fucking happy just that we got our boi in live action at all?

[@malekith8447]

It looks good Touch grass

[@PaulsCollectibles]

That's a fair assessment, Attila, and I respect all opinions here on the channel. I may not have studied it as much, but I thought they did a pretty good job faithfully recreating what we got in the Ahsoka show, however brief, taking into consideration cost and the need to reuse as many parts as possible. But we do both agree that the weathering is awesome. They are really starting to figure it out after the the two fiascos that were the Artillery Trooper and the Incinerator Trooper! haha! Thank you for stopping by, checking out the video, and offering your take on the matter, I appreciate it!

[@Felix501st]

Literally the exact same as the live action. The visor is the same as it's been in both live action and animated with the Phase 1 base and visor with a Phase 2 chin. It's slightly wider sure, but literally not at all an issue and probably done so you can see through it more. The rangefinder sure isn't 100% accurate but buddy... it's a toy...

[@OpticBlast-yk5hf]

I don’t mind the rangefinder too much, but it does look a bit out place with the rest of the helmet. The main complaint I have is with the visor area. It looks really bad.

[@noncanon8246]

When I first saw the helmet, the blaster bolt is the 1/2 things I hate about the helmet. And the lower part of the helmet with the speaker. It’s not really accurate to the animated show, unless if they were going for the live action Rex

[@PaulsCollectibles]

A very astute observation, Non Canon. And I think you hit it there. This is the third version of the Phase II helmet I have acquired from Hasbro and I think you are accurate when you say they are going for more of the look we saw in Kenobi, Andor and Ahsoka for sure. These are much larger than the CGI or animated clones, and look significantly different than both of the aforementioned. However, my friend Ardeshir played one of the live action 501st clones in the Kenobi series and these Hasbro helmets are much akin to them. Thanks for checking out the video!