HJR-Holland Posted July 25, 2012 Well, I can only speak for my own copy of the red helmet, and it's rather real... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MysteriousHobNobs Posted May 23, 2014 Hello! I only really joined to add my input on this, even if it is about 6 years late. I have 2 red Darth Vader helmets. One I'm 100% sure is genuine, and one which I'm less so sure about. My good one is flawless, it is identical to the final helmet; except red of course. My other one is potentially an even older prototype, it's made from a slightly less brittle plastic and lacks the number markings on the inside, apart from that it's exactly the same shape and dimensions as the final helmet. I don't think a red body was ever made as the torso brick wasn't new, just a new design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emilstorm Posted May 23, 2014 I have nno idea how they develope their prototypes, but I can't imagine that they would use a different kind of plastic. What you are describing sounds more like somebody made a copy, like a resin cast or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwesomeBantha Posted August 9, 2014 Well, I can only speak for my own copy of the red helmet, and it's rather real... Hello! I only really joined to add my input on this, even if it is about 6 years late. I have 2 red Darth Vader helmets. One I'm 100% sure is genuine, and one which I'm less so sure about. My good one is flawless, it is identical to the final helmet; except red of course. My other one is potentially an even older prototype, it's made from a slightly less brittle plastic and lacks the number markings on the inside, apart from that it's exactly the same shape and dimensions as the final helmet. I don't think a red body was ever made as the torso brick wasn't new, just a new design. Sorry about bumping the topic, I just came across this post and there was a question I just had to ask. Also, with all of the new molds that LEGO is creating, I think that it would be great if more experts contributed to the topic ! So, my question, to HJR-Holland and MysteriousHobNobs is this: How, where, and for how much did you get them? On eBay they want $1000 , and there's only one available. As a mini-collector this is my dream piece, the crown jewel . Is there any source I'm missing out on, is there any other way to get them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Tyrus Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Sorry about bumping the topic, I just came across this post and there was a question I just had to ask. Also, with all of the new molds that LEGO is creating, I think that it would be great if more experts contributed to the topic ! So, my question, to HJR-Holland and MysteriousHobNobs is this: How, where, and for how much did you get them? On eBay they want $1000 , and there's only one available. As a mini-collector this is my dream piece, the crown jewel . Is there any source I'm missing out on, is there any other way to get them ? Yeah, well on Bricklink, there's only 2 and they're £275 and $398! Edited August 9, 2014 by Lord Tyrus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOBREN Posted December 20, 2017 2017 update - Just stumbled across this thread and there's now only one on bricklink and they want £619 for it: https://store.bricklink.com/jarrovlissingen?p=jarrovlissingen&itemID=123218960#/shop?o={"invID":"123218960"} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qzak Posted March 29, 2018 Wow and to think I owned 40+ of those red helmets at one time. I sold them for $40-$50 each on Bricklink back when they were a hot item. I had bought them from a German seller on Bricklink after hearing about them on FBTB.net. He originally only put about 20 up for sale, but they went so fast he put the rest up, so I got all he had left available at the time. Wish I had held on to more of them, I had no idea they were selling for the amounts mentioned throughout the this thread. And yes, I still have 3 of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) On 12/20/2017 at 6:06 PM, LEGOBREN said: 2017 update - Just stumbled across this thread and there's now only one on bricklink and they want £619 for it: https://store.bricklink.com/jarrovlissingen?p=jarrovlissingen&itemID=123218960#/shop?o={"invID":"123218960"} There are none left now! Edit: did you guys also see this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-Star-Wars-Prototype-Red-Darth-Vader-Type-2-Helmet-AUTHENTIC-Excellent-RARE-/192493319984 Edited April 3, 2018 by BrickHat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonChristie Posted June 24, 2023 Put on up on Ebay, finishing next Sunday. Will get to see the current value and if people still care about coloured parts anymore. Up along with a genuine sw0112 and a testshot Wicket from 2002 Ewok Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
