Anybody have any luck securing new style Michigan helmet?
I've been trying to secure a helmet for the man cave, but can only find ones with the coventional white straps and "MICHIGAN" sticker on center brow:
I can't find satin-matte blue helmet of the current style, with BLUE straps with MAIZE "MICHIGAN" text on straps and with block maize M on center brow. Of course the jumpman face shield would be nice (but not cheap itself!).
Anyone have any luck finding one? MDen and the other usual suspects are letting me down on this one.
October 15th, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
Easy to get the black straps online to swap, doubt you'll find the matte finish since it is a one year thing, but I agree if you can find the block M to swap out for the Michigan, let me know because,I desperately want that too for my helmet.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:43 PM ^
But the straps aren't black. They're blue. And at least the show photos have "MICHIGAN" text on them. I'm not sure if actual in-game helmets do that. But the ingame helmets DEFINITELY blue straps including the chin strap itself.
Edit:
Note photo from Michigan Equipment twitter feed ( @HailEquipment ) demonstrating blue straps with MICHIGAN text on actual locker room game helmets:
October 15th, 2016 at 4:55 PM ^
It's a one year thing?
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
October 15th, 2016 at 3:55 PM ^
Has a matte finish.
http://www.riddell.com/shop/collectibles/colleges/m/michigan-wolverines…
Need the strap and the visor to finish it though
October 15th, 2016 at 3:58 PM ^
i emailed riddell about this helmet and they told me the wings were decals. anyone bought an authentic painted one from riddell?
October 15th, 2016 at 4:08 PM ^
The Maize is wrong on that helmet.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:16 PM ^
So is the price...yikes.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:20 PM ^
Your avatar goes perfect with your comment.
October 15th, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^
had some schutt satin matte last week. they go fast though. they have not posted them online due to the quick sale of them.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:01 PM ^
Correct blue straps and brow sticker, too?
October 15th, 2016 at 4:04 PM ^
painted satin matte. no fake decals.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:20 PM ^
Nice find. Looks like the real deal or at least a decent facsimile.
October 15th, 2016 at 4:37 PM ^
Same seller also sells Nike visor tab stickers, but NOT maize-on-blue jumpman logo:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIKE-EYE-SHIELD-VISOR-SHIELD-TABS-DECALS-STICKE…
I messaged him to ask him if had plans to make them:
EDIT:
Just got reply: "No, sorry." :(
October 15th, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
That's because that is the stock chinstrap. If you want a dark blue one just buy it
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
October 15th, 2016 at 6:20 PM ^
http://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjmsL73693PAh…
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
October 15th, 2016 at 6:44 PM ^
It's not satin, it's not matte, it's gun metal!
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
October 15th, 2016 at 8:33 PM ^
The wings are painted on, on the players helmets correct?
October 15th, 2016 at 9:06 PM ^
correct
October 15th, 2016 at 9:02 PM ^
I recently ordered a Schutt "replica" from sesportsmemorabilia.com
The straps are white and you would have to buy other colors online somewhere. Also, since it's a replica, it doesn't have the upper padding and air bladder like authentic helmets. I'm not sure it is exactly like the current game helmet, since it doesn't seem to reflect light like the satin matte ones I've seen on TV. It looks more like the one the team wore for one game a couple years ago. Having said all of that, I only paid $90 for it, not the $250 I paid for an authentic Riddell a few years back. Maybe my wallet sense has trumped my need for authentic gear in my old age, but both helmets look equally good on display in the man cave and I can spend the extra cash on other MICHIGAN stuff.
October 16th, 2016 at 12:05 AM ^
you could experiment with a matte clear coat to see if that would achieve the desired effect on the helmet. no idea on the bumpers.
November 29th, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
Been trying to create this helmet (or similar) for my brother for a Christmas gift. Anyone have suggestions? I've bought most of the materials, however, most of the nice (cost-effective) Schutt helmets have these two screws to either side of the nose bumper decal....Not really a fan of those being there, personally. Anyone know where to get one without those darn screws that has a full painted finish?
November 29th, 2016 at 5:59 PM ^
Been trying to create this helmet (or similar) for my brother for a Christmas gift. Anyone have suggestions? I've bought most of the materials, however, most of the nice (cost-effective) Schutt helmets have these two screws to either side of the nose bumper decal....Not really a fan of those being there, personally. Anyone know where to get one without those darn screws that has a full painted finish?
December 18th, 2016 at 8:41 AM ^
Only helmet I know of that doesnt have the screws bolting the fasemask beside the nose bumper is the Riddell Speed Flex. Thats the new model a lot of the players have been using everywhere.
I have one. I made it myself out of an old high school helmet.