Guard Hopefull Helmet Inquiry

[Zealot23]

Greetings protectors,

My designation is ID 17423, currently an Imperial Officer, but I'm looking to dawn the red cloak and become a royal guard (Either AOTC, or ROTJ)

I've already sourced quite a few leads as to where I can acquire pieces for the costume (IE, the Soft Parts, Boots, Gloves, and Force Pike), but unfortunately, I'm having a hard time tracking down a helmet.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Shikkakku]

Hello and welcome!

I have a rubies supreme bucket myself from Amazon, though I had to remove the existing visor and install my own for CRL compliance. I was also lucky in that my velvet matched the bucket colour right out of the box.

I know some other Guards are looking for buckets too... if I find out any information I will let you know.

[Qaos]

Walts Trooper factory is the obvious choice unless you can find a used Anovos or Denuo Novo helmet on ebay.

[ugcspawn]

Pricing on the Rubies have been skyrocketing in the last years. very sturdy, but also heavy, and the lens need to be changed (easy job).

Walt's (WTF) is probably your best best as of now, especially if you are in America. I think there is someone in Europ that makes the shadow guard costume, and you might be able to just source the helmet there if you are in Europe. With both of them, you might be able to get a completed, finished version. IF not, be prepare to learn the ancien art of bondo sanding

The only recommendation that i can say is don't go the 3D printed route, unless you can get a filament that for sure will never wrap with heat or break because of cold.