Authentic Sized Helmet vs Replica For Display Purposes

[MRBLAZE]

Riddell Proline Authentic Football Helmet : $269.99


Riddell Deluxe Replica Football Helmet : $109.99


Does the replica really look tacky or is the price difference basically fluff? Anyone have any display rooms with some memorabilia or just gear? I have some autographed balls and framed jerseys, looking to add more gear now that the kid is getting older and more interested in sports..

I would just like to put the helmet in a display case.

 

[RayClay]

 

[BradyToMoss07]

blaze,

I've seen both types and the top on is basically a real football helmet it's just smaller. The bottom one i think is made of plastic and the face mask isn't real either.

 

[zarakotas5]

Well, unless you let the kid (or you) put it on and run around the living room with it, neither will be much fun...

There is a tangible difference in shine/weight/details, etc., but unless you compare them side-by-side, most wouldn't tell the difference.

 

[TripleOption]

I got the replica for around $80 on Ebay. It's much lighter and there are details that are not authentic if you know what you are looking for (chinstrap, interior, etc) but to sit in a display case, it is just fine.

The shell and facemask of the helmet look pretty good.

 

[robd54]

I have the replica one autographed by Bruschi and I think it looks good in the case, I'll post a picture if you want when I get home from work, but like someone else said, unless they're side by side, I think a replica would be fine. If you already have an authentic though, I'd stick w/those. Let me know if you want to see what it looks like in a nice case.

 

[MRBLAZE]

I have the replica one autographed by Bruschi and I think it looks good in the case, I'll post a picture if you want when I get home from work, but like someone else said, unless they're side by side, I think a replica would be fine. If you already have an authentic though, I'd stick w/those. Let me know if you want to see what it looks like in a nice case.

Yeah man that would be cool.

 

[MRBLAZE]

Very nice... not in a case? You put it on gameday don't you.

 

[SoCal Bong]

If you shop it around you can get the replica for about $80 (plus S&H) which is only a third of an authentic. Then again if you could get some big name autographs you might want to have the real deal.

 

[DFWChargerFan]

No offense RayClay, but I'd forgotten just how ugly the Pats old uniforms were. Seriously, a cartoon character on the side of the helmet??? Simply atrocious!!!

On the other hand, I love old school memorabilia, so good on ya! Must have been a fan for quite some time?