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re: LSU Helmet: Authentic or Replica? Updated with more pics.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 2:56 pm to DStiger3224
Posted on 6/30/12 at 2:56 pm to DStiger3224
Don't see one.
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Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:02 pm to SA Tiger
I've never seen a purple chinstrap on a game- used.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:06 pm to SA Tiger
It is a replica. You can tell by the decals. Tiger head is not a smooth circle like your picture. #8 decal is not the right font, etc.
Still a cool gift.
Still a cool gift.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:08 pm to SA Tiger
Might just be a used authentic helmet with authentic LSU stickers applied to it. The chances of this being used in the game are not likely though, because the men who oversee equipment would not allow a helmet to leave the facility like that. They are so picky about sticker placement. The helmets are stripped after every game and then buffed/polished and new stickers are applied. They check every helmet and make you start over if not done correctly.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:11 pm to SA Tiger
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I've never seen a purple chinstrap on a game- used.
Didn't even notice that. But yes, definitely still a cool item to put up in the house
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:16 pm to GameUsedTiger
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U sure about that
Guess not... Mine is boxed up right now for movin so I would have to check. Got mine at the mike gift shop, game used. Just can't remember
This post was edited on 6/30/12 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:18 pm to DStiger3224
Oh yes. Game-used or replica don't matter. I love it. I was just curious.
This post was edited on 6/30/12 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:20 pm to DStiger3224
Nice find and I agree, most people won't catch it or know the difference but it's not even close. The stickers are the wrong cut as well as the wrong Thickness, the nUmber decal is way off, I'm not sure LSU has ever worn the NCAA flag or Sec flag decal on their helmets, that BCS sticker was the one used for 2007 (08) and 2008 (09) BCS games. The am flag is always oposite side from the LA flag, and yeah the decals would come all the way down to the front bumper. They do uses the danger decals and replace them with a white warning decal when taken out of service.
I'm not knocking this find as its cool, I'm just answering your question. Hope that's helpful.
I'm not knocking this find as its cool, I'm just answering your question. Hope that's helpful.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:33 pm to coonass27
100% fake....
decals are wrong and top pads look like foam..
still a nice piece for the collection...
decals are wrong and top pads look like foam..
still a nice piece for the collection...
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:50 pm to athletemed
Thanks everyone for your help.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 3:58 pm to SA Tiger
Jack hunt! Jack hunt! 
Posted on 6/30/12 at 4:07 pm to athletemed
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100% fake....
decals are wrong and top pads look like foam..
still a nice piece for the collection...
This. For all the reasons mentioned in this thread. Plus, IMO the facemask doesn't it look "right". It looks too thick, which would indicate that someone painted over the original color with purple paint.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 4:07 pm to SA Tiger
Fake
American flag is too big and on the wrong side for the year.
Wrong font number, wrong don't on tigers front bumper
Warning label is wrong but close
Side decals in photo are 20 mil
Lsu uses 10 mil
The cut of he side decals are wrong
I should make a key pointing out all the specifics for future reference
American flag is too big and on the wrong side for the year.
Wrong font number, wrong don't on tigers front bumper
Warning label is wrong but close
Side decals in photo are 20 mil
Lsu uses 10 mil
The cut of he side decals are wrong
I should make a key pointing out all the specifics for future reference
Posted on 6/30/12 at 4:25 pm to SA Tiger
I would be a ton of money that that's a refurbished high school helmet made to look like the real thing.
Still a great helmet though - I have both the yellow and white versions.
Still a great helmet though - I have both the yellow and white versions.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 4:27 pm to trilltiger
Has anyone in this thread ever prepped a helmet for games? It sounds like there is a lot of people speaking from experience
Posted on 6/30/12 at 4:46 pm to MinnesotaTiger
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Still a great helmet though - I have both the yellow and white versions.
yellow??
Posted on 6/30/12 at 5:44 pm to DStiger3224
I went and hung out in the equipment room and they showed me how it all went down. Got to play with all the helmets.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 5:52 pm to athletemed
we call it geauxld, but it is taxi cab yellow.
athletic gold is official name.
antique gold for saints.
athletic gold is official name.
antique gold for saints.
Posted on 6/30/12 at 6:26 pm to blackjackjackson
how much did you get it for?..
or if it was a present find out how much they spent on it?...its cool either way...but if they spent like over 50 or so on it and its fake then
but if they spent like 25 or less then awesome buy 
or if it was a present find out how much they spent on it?...its cool either way...but if they spent like over 50 or so on it and its fake then
but if they spent like 25 or less then awesome buy 
Posted on 6/30/12 at 6:32 pm to SoulGlo
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Jack hunt! Jack hunt!
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