I've heard the complaints about removing the helmet piece and it not going back together the same way. I could see how repeatedly doing this might cause an issue over time but I've personally never found the need to do it other than the one time just because it could be done and I like taking things apart. There really is no reason to disassemble the helmet from the mask.
The voice changer is HORRIBLE! Do not buy this helmet expecting to utilize the voice changer. That is the reason for only 3 stars. If it was marketed as a helmet only, I would have given it 4.
That being said, the built in sound effects are fun and sound good. As an adult, I find the voice changer chest box hangs too high on my chest to be visually accurate but I concede the helmet was probably made for a child and I was able to correct this by fabricating new connector straps of longer length.
I personally love this helmet and while it's not of the quality and film accuracy of others on the market, those others are very expensive and this helmet is great bang for the buck. I've had a ton of fun with this helmet and would recommend it as a mask, just not a voice changer.
"Cool Infact"
2008-01-03
- Reviewed By User: AF7Z7QK9V6H08
This Helmet, with sounds in the chest-box...is cool it deserves the money you spend on it....nice to play One size fit all Adult and Children....ti's not a real voice changer but it's one of the best helmets os the Star Wars Saga
"My son got tons of toys this Xmas. This is by far the favorite!"
2007-12-28
- Reviewed By User: AAQH3U6RG2Y3C
My son got so many toys this Christmas. This is by far his favorite! This is so fun that even the grown up are walking around using the mask. Everyone wants to do the Darth Vader voice. This is just the best thing out there.
"Looks really cool!"
2007-11-30
- Reviewed By User: A13HFP0BRUZRRE
My son wore this for Halloween and it really made his costume look great!
It was a little heavy for walking around the neighborhood, but great for a party. He continues to enjoy it.
"i'm now of the dark side"
2007-11-25
- Reviewed By User: A3DW817DCYMTF3
darth vader, one of the most prominent villains in the entertainment world, can now be you! hasbro's star wars darth vader voice changer helmet makes that possible. toddlers, teenagers, and adults alike can enjoy this toy, thanks to its relatively large size and adjustable belt/strap that can accommodate the largest of faces. no matter what your age is, you can still feel the power of the dark side.
the voice changing apparatus can be set in 3 pitch levels - low, moderate, high. this features enables users with voices of any pitch to sound like darth vader without any problem. having a chipmunk-like voice or one very deep voice won't be stopping you from getting in touch with the dark side.
you can also remove the helmet from the darth vader face mask with ease. so if you ever get tired of being darth vader, you can just wear the helmet and become one of his minions.
one problem with the voice changer though is that those around you would still be able to hear your natural voice coming from your mouth. maybe it's because there are little holes in the mouth area of the helmet that lets air enter the mask so as to prevent suffocation. so if you're planning to fool your friends over the phone, the product might not satisfy your expectations.
overall, regardless of its flaws, still makes one heck of a toy. a must have for any starwars fan.
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"good helmet, bad voice changer"