Star Wars Black Series Sabine Wren Helmet Review & Comparison

[@Gforceracing20]

Beaut! Didn't even know this was coming.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

It is a good looking helmet, Gforce. And yeah, they announced it way back in August of 2023 right after the Ahsoka show ended. Odd timing, but I am glad it got here WAY early. It wasn't due till October of this year officially.

[@Jespata]

Love the coloring on this bucket !!! Nice !

[@PaulsCollectibles]

It really is visually appealing for sure, Jespata. That burgundy on the grey really does look good!

[@mister_b_customs]

Great review, Paul, and what an awesome helmet! I definitely would have thought they would've done a repaint of Bo's! But seeing it's totally new, guess I'll be adding that to our collection. And always, thx for sharing

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Mister B! I appreciate the kind words. And I was as shocked as you when I set them next to each other. A whole new helmet?! Well, okay then! I'm glad I picked it up.

[@Aujinz]

We want shoretrooper helmet! 😅

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Amen to that, Oh Junz!

[@CollectingStuffNThings]

Hey Paul, this is a good looking helmet and like that we are getting more female helmets it makes the display look good. I appreciate the comparison to the Bo Katan helmet. Thanks for the up close look and keep up the good work.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Hey, Ryan! Always good to see you. And I agree, it's good to get some variety in the Mando line. And I really like the colors on this one for sure. She went right into the display of Mando helmets and looks great. Thanks for the kind words about the video. I appreciate it and I'll see you on the next one!

[@ninestrumentals9]

Awesome review as always, I preordered through Amazon hopefully they ship out soon

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Nine. I appreciate that. I think you're gonna be pleased with this one (other than the slight flaws I pointed out) when you get it in hand. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@donatelo5]

Dude thats cool af💪I didn't even realize this helmet dropped👽

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, Donatelo, they announced it kind of quietly way back in August of 2023. I almost didn't get it because I figured it was going to just be a re-paint of Bo Katan, but I'm glad I did!

[@taldynamo8298]

Was waiting for someone to review this cause I was excited for this helmet. But those seams and the inconsistency with the weathering pattern just ruins it for me. Thanks for covering* this and giving it an honest overview for us!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you for checking it out, Tal. I'm glad it helped. And although the color scheme on this one is beautiful the overall look of the helmet suffers, as you mentioned, with the weird weathering issues and those two huge seams on either side. I hope this doesn't become a trend with the Hasbro helmets. Cheers, sir!

[@PapaGord_csc]

Love you Paul!!! Stellar comparison.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Gordo! Always good to see you 'round these parts! Thank you for the kind words. Hope it helped if you were thinking about whether or not you need this one.

[@paulquinn4704]

I5s a good looking edition, but i still prefer the Bo helmet, it looks to be of superior build quality.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

It's definitely a completely different animal for sure, Paul. They both are of the same Hasbro construction, but I do agree with you that I think I prefer the Bo helmet as well. That burgundy on the Sabine helmet sure is good looking, though. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video! I appreciate it.

[@flex_sw77]

Thanks for this review bud!!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

You're welcome, Flex! I hope it helped if you were possibly looking into getting one of these.

[@TheImperialCommunique]

Beautiful looking helmet!

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Anthony! It displays very well with the other Mando helmets for sure.

[@brettonfett]

Great review Paul! I like the paint job for the most part but something seems off to me with the overall shape of the helmet. Can’t quite put my finger on it, just seems a little off. The weathering pattern that abruptly stops in those straight lines is something I will never be able to unsee, lol.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thank you for the kind words, Brett. And yeah, it's a completely different animal than the other Mando helmets we have gotten for sure. This one has more of a "spartan" look and feel to it if you ask me. And yeah, I cracked up when I saw they didn't machine it correctly with the right measurements and the weathering just stops in a straight line to early! haha! Like so many of the Hasbro helmets, it display pretty attractively as long as you stay a few feet back from it. haha! Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out, sir. I appreciate it.

[@zombiehunter1152]

Nice helmet, it’s great to see u survived monkey lizard hangout too Paul. I just watched it 🤣

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, Zombie, he's been pursuing me to go on there for a few years now, but I just don't have the same sense of humor most of those guys do. So, we came up with the fun idea of having Kat on as my "attorney" to block me from having to answer certain questions. It turned to be a good time. haha!

[@zombiehunter1152]

@@PaulsCollectibles I was going to set my phone to wake up in time as it was 5am here when it was on but forgot but did watch it later.

[@michaelhendrickson1893]

Seems your on a roll. Another review😊. Nice new helmet. I found the mandalorian season 1 and 2 Steelbook the other day. When your looking for new helmets or figs your just browsing the internet for them of do you have a preferred company and you get notified when something new pops up?

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, stuff is starting to roll in a little faster now, Michael. I hope it keeps up! And for me, I follow a website/Twitter account for a guy called Yakface. He announces almost all the new stuff as it comes out. Also, there is a KZbin channel run by my friend Tim called Bossk's Bounty. He does review videos of the action figures, but also keeps close tabs on Hasbro and does "Reveal" videos when they announce new stuff. Finally, I stop by eFX Collectibles, Denuo Novo, Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth websites several times a week just to browse and see what they have in that's new.

[@BlueMax717]

Well, this was the first helmet I have ever pre-ordered without waiting for a review and lesson learned to not do that again. I only collect Mandalorian helmets and this is by far the worst. It still looks good sitting on a shelf but once you start comparing it to all the other helmets you can see where they have started to cut corners to save cost. e.g removed the soft padding from inside so you could actually wear this more comfortably. I would still buy it again but not for anything over like $90 considering the mold line issues and the better quality helmets they have previously produced.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, this one definitely displays better than it does being used as a costume piece, Blue. They definitely cut a corner or two here and left out some details we've gotten used to.

[@alixvalove]

Great video 👍

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Alix. Thank you for stopping by and checking it out.

[@alixvalove]

@@PaulsCollectibles I like how you show all the small details

[@PaulsCollectibles]

@@alixvalove Oh, thank you! I hope it helped.

[@FranouRg]

Beautiful helmet ! Thanks

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Thanks, Franou. It is a good looking helmet for sure!

[@zeaig]

Pre ordered this thing ages and ages ago on Amazon long before it was supposed to come out, never got mine, pre order is still pending. Kind of frustrating that I pre ordered that far in advance and still somehow didn’t get one.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I find that I get items much more quickly from Big Bad Toy Store, and at times from Entertainment Earth. I usually only order from Amazon if the item is an exclusive over there. This is a good looking helmet and when it does arrive, I think you're gonna like it, Zeaig. Here's to hoping it shows up soon!

[@BlueMax717]

I just got mine and I ordered it directly from Hasbro.

[@lpcnaz11]

I got mines today, I'm also disappointed with the head strap. Otherwise it's a nice display piece.

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Nice, Sergio! I agree. Thankfully I don't wear mine, so that weird head strap isn't an issue. And it does display beautifully for sure!

[@CaseyPriceForsakenhero]

I like the color alot more in person. I actually canceled my pre order on this one. Just gonna wait till it's cheaper or at gamestop so I can use a gamestop gift card on it

[@CaseyPriceForsakenhero]

I hate the seem. It's the reason I didn't grab that new Disney parks clone helmet. Bo katan doesn't have a seem

[@CaseyPriceForsakenhero]

And dang it has the bouncing visor that the bo katan fixed. Where bo katans goes down. Nice and slow

[@PaulsCollectibles]

I agree, Casey! The color on this one, especially that burgundy, is really nice. And that's a smart plan. These usually go on sale somewhere some time after their initial release. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video.

[@CaseyPriceForsakenhero]

@@PaulsCollectibles yeah for some reason gamestop already has them listed at 99 bucks on pre order. But who knows when they will actually get them haha

[@yes51472]

not familiar with the newer star wars stuff, but you gotta appreciate them decorating the interior too

[@PaulsCollectibles]

Yeah, Fizzacles, the interiors of these helmets have come a long way from 0that original Sormtrooper helmet we got all those years ago. It's nice touch for sure.

[@RickSuchil]

This helmet design is from the Ahsoka series. Not Rebels. I just don’t want you to be ill informed.

[@AlainSykess]

Technically the helmet is visibly shown in the prologue for Star Wars rebels which makes him correct