Review: Gokai-Red Helmet by Aniki
 

Well, after much anticipation, I finally have it in hand: The Gokai-Red helmet by the helmet maker Aniki!!

Aniki has been known as the helmet maker to go to, so when he offered up a chance in his cheap helmet run, I knew I couldn't pass up the chance, I paid for the helmet in October, and received it today in March. I knew before hand that the helmet was going to take longer than usual and was perfectly fine with it. It was the subsequent issue where Aniki marked the helmet as shipped, when in fact, it had be sitting in his shipping agent's office that entire time. Aniki's communication leaves a lot to be desired and sometimes down right upsetting, but in the end he delivers and a pretty good product with little flaws.

On to the pictures!
Here is the box, a lot smaller than I was expecting
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Aniki has placed newspaper for cushions, which I had already removed prior to this shot
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Minor paint flaws
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It's a TIGHT FIT! I had to remove most of the paddings (but then again, I have a HUGE head)
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I had asked Aniki to not use the clasp since I wanted to add magnets for the seamless look, but now that I have it in hand, I think the clasps are the only way the helmet will stay on my head :lol Although much paint are already lost after one wear :(
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Video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_waqFougmM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ks2IxP6MNk

its not perfect but tis pretty awesome none the less! I would love more information on how to order one from Aniki.

Thanks for the review. Looks great and you looks great on you.

You can find Aniki through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anikicosplay or through RangerBoard's market place, it's a true exercise in patience though as Aniki's really bad with getting back to people :(

I'm gonna get the gokai silver one next year, love aniki's work

I want it so badly haha. I want to be Captain Marvelous

It looks really cool. Someday, I hope I can order myself a Kingranger/Zeo Gold Ranger helmet >_<

Aniki has Kingranger helmet

I want Blue Buster now D:

Also, I'm kind of creeped out by the fact that me and you have the exact same wood tiling on our floors.... :eek:

I'm in your house actually... :D

I'm okay with this if you keep the helmet on.

The ghost of Gokai-Red haunts your house!!

Thanks for the info. He accepted my friend request and I'll talk to him about purchasing any completed projects he may have if it may be a possibility to shorten wait time. If not, I'm a pretty patient guy. In the glove building community we can often wait 6 months to a year for a glove depending on the builder and type of glove. Some glove builders can turn out gloves within weeks. So patience is something i have loads of. :)

Ooo, can any of them make sentai gloves?

They specialize in Freddy style gloves but I have thought about designing a Sentai related glove for them to make. I wanted a Kakuranger or Hurricanger themed glove. Especially since our group us call the Freddy Glove Ninja Clan. :D

Here's a custom glove built by my good friend Greg Upton of BoilerRoomCreations.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEQML...&feature=share

Here's a quick video of my glove collection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLpumPXOP1o

That looks amazing!

I really want a helmet of some kind eventually, but I have a GIANT head. My friend ordered a Kamen Rider, The Next helmet (the suit is easy to make), and I tried it on. His head appears to be much larger than my own, but it fits him snugly, and wouldn't even close shut on my head, haha.

Definitely a lot better than those DIY helmets out there and I had to go and add that on my facebook too what's the price on a helmet like that I know I want one by halloween, planning on being a 'ranger' and would love to get one for my collection. And btw Bot Marley it's been too long my old friend!!!

His helmets are normally around $385 shipped, but I got lucky and was able to get on his "Cheap Run" for $290, the catch is that the helmet takes longer to complete. Aniki mainly does these cheap runs to raise quick cash, and mine was from his 4th run, doesn't mean that he'll do more in the future, but doesn't mean he won't either.

Looks really good, maybe one day I'll be able to afford to treat myself to one!