Paragon FX Group

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I am so impressed with this prop replica! It is EXACTLY like the one seen, in the original TRON film in 1982, as worn by actor Bruce Boxleitner, who played the title character of TRON. This piece is part of the Disney Archives Collection. The helmet comes with a metal display base, a metal nameplate, and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Only 300 of these replicas are have been made and Paragon FX Group has stated that they will not be making any future productions of this helmet replica. My particular helmet is number 298 of 300!

The detail of the helmet is amazing and the circuit detail is precisely what is seen on the original TRON helmet in the film! The circuitry is lighted from behind and glows brightly. The lighting is powered by two internal battery compartments, holding three AAA batteries each, although the helmet can operate on a single battery compartment, independently. The lighting is activated by an invisible capacitance touch switch located on the lower rear of the helmet.

If I have one "gripe" or concern with the design of this replica helmet, it would be regarding the battery compartments. The doors or lids for the compartments have a small screw which is there to ensure the doors stay closed. The problem is that the screw is rather hard to see, being tucked under the interior fabric lining and accessed by a small hole in the lining to pass a small screwdriver through. I, for one, didn't initially even notice that these screws existed and so I tried to open the door by pulling back the plastic catch on it and met with resistance...SO, luckily, I stopped and looked to see what was keeping it from opening and discovered that the aforementioned small screw was keeping it closed. I came VERY close to breaking that plastic door catch, which would have really angered me if it had broken, whether it was my fault, or not. The brief single sheet, single side directions for the helmet don't mention these screws (one on each battery compartment) at all, and SHOULD as they are pretty well hidden and it would be very easy to break those catches if one didn't realize they were there and tried to force them. So, be aware of those, for SURE! Those screws are "captured" in the door, so they can't just fall out and be lost, so that is another good design feature. I will also say that for the price point of this electronic replica helmet, it should really have been equipped with an optional built-in wired plug to power the lighting effects. I will be getting some longer life lithium AAA batteries for it, so they'll last a bit longer, and I suppose one could invest in some rechargeable batteries, but the option of an external wired power supply would have been VERY nice.

On another positive note, even the packaging and box the helmet comes in is beautifully designed, printed and impressive and the whole thing is well cushioned and protected! The box itself is made of thick, smooth material and the lid slips over the base and protects the contents very well.

I really couldn't be happier or more impressed by this replica helmet. As someone who doesn't JUST collect original film props and replicas, but actually has spent years building props myself, both replicas, as well as my own or others designs, I can honestly say that this TRON Replica Helmet is one of the best executed and most accurate "working" replicas that I have ever seen, much less owned. This piece has taken a place of honor in my collection! I very much hope that Paragon FX will be producing a lighted TRON Data Disc Replica of similar detail level and quality to compliment this helmet replica! I have posted another short video of the helmet replica on my display cabinet with some of my other TRON prop replicas and memorabilia, which I will also link to below.
Here are the short videos of the TRON Replica Helmet that I just received from Paragon FX Group today. Below are the links to both of the videos:
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https://youtu.be/72vu_gzP-bQ?si=toX7D3uLwlYDEdCS

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1YQuNIwNnAM

Amazing quality. I have been wanting a long time to get one of these…..

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Silky the highest quality, most realistic prop blaster I’ve ever handled.

100% awesome

Great addition to my collection of memorabilia

First Class!
Love it

Great piece!

Best tree topper ever my parents love it

Looks just like I designed it ! Thanks for holding true to my design.

Looks just like I designed it ! Thanks for holding true to my design.