Collectable Helmets Explained - What's authentic, What's not?

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Collectable Helmets Explained - What's authentic, What's not?
By the end off this video, you'll have a real understanding of NFL and NCAA helmets.
Steve will explain the differences between authentic, replica, and mini helmets. Collectables range from $25 to $1000+ and there are many reasons why.
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@bachewydreamadventures3715 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - what an awesome video! Super informative. Helps me understand what gifts to get for family members...or myself 😬

@johnmacdonald9648 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info Steve!!

@roberth7773 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the decals on authentic helmets are 10% larger than the replicas as well. It’s easier to tell with some teams more than others

@Randallr0284 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly right!!

@rochlambert3256 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Steve!

@AtomicErika 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@greengridiron 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@billruppert5483 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. I have a question, when did the replicas start putting that plate on the inside? I'm a SAINTS fan and have several SAINTS helmets from replicas to authentic plus several mini helmets but none my replicas have that plate. Of course mine are a very old. Thanks as always, look forward to more videos.

@_XXX99 10 ай бұрын

To my best understanding it is because f you can wear the 140$ Helmet people are less likely to buy the 340$ helmet so they put a plate in making that impossible.

@scaryterry1748 2 жыл бұрын

Can u do some visor reviews

@halloumi8193 2 жыл бұрын

Please can you guys do a LSU/Bengals helmet for burrow/chase!

@Roons5858 2 жыл бұрын

4:00 AMEN 🤘

@rileyholden-zc9ip Ай бұрын

The dolphins helmet is beautiful

@lucayt1183 2 жыл бұрын

I just took a closer look to the NFL helmet testing results from the past few years and I don’t get why Riddell discontinued the Speed and replaced it with the Speed Icon even though the Speed was ranked higher every single year. And what is a Riddell Foundation? It’s been around for several years but I never heard of it before.

@greengridiron 2 жыл бұрын

I will do a video on this soon!

@fdbplaya 3 ай бұрын

Is there a registry you can look up the numbers, like the hologram logo has numbers. How can I look it up?

@ilonakiforishin1273 Жыл бұрын

Seahawks fan here I’m so happy for my Seahawks helmet Authentic it’s super cool🙂💙💚

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@MostRussianTim 6 ай бұрын

I agree with not wearing a work of art on your head. We cant get the proper helmet color anymore so I have about three seasons' worth of damage from playing guard. It is a neat look but I could never restore the helmet to a "like new" condition.

@levischafer2894 2 жыл бұрын

Helmet idea: green bay gold Schutt f7 vtd, black egop-II-dw-nb-vc, black or white sportstar victory T-Rex hurricane chinstrap, one pair of black Douglas EZ Pro chinstrap buckles and one of black sportstar chinstrap buckles, 20 or 40% smoke visor with green bay gold unbranded under armour visor clips, black Facemask hardware. I'm building this helmet by myself right now, I hope the Facemask and the Facemask hardware will be available again soon so I can continue building my helmet. Greetings from Germany.

@josephbrea3358 2 жыл бұрын

I have dolphins helmets from the team. I have Schutt and Riddell. The decals on the side of the helmets are a very thick vinyl. You can tell the difference immediately.

@JULKEE Жыл бұрын

Hi Joseph, do you know what "decal sets" mean?? I'm kind of new on this football helmet world but I'm trying to get one for myself. thanks! :)

@davidmccann9811 Жыл бұрын

@@JULKEE Decals are basically the stickers on the helmet. So the logos, the stripes, flags etc.

@stevemullinax5941 7 ай бұрын

Where can you buy actual team used Helmet

@ytfootball513 2 жыл бұрын

When do you guys restock the Nike blackout visor?

@greengridiron 2 жыл бұрын

We have our order in BUT we’re being told they are delayed. We have another brand of a very dark visor coming in 2 weeks

@justinrodriguez9004 7 ай бұрын

When you buy a nfl speedflex on riddell is it one size or can you choose a size ?

@greengridiron 7 ай бұрын

All of the collectible NFL SpeedFlex helmets come in size Large, hope this helps!

@JerryCowles Жыл бұрын

Is the logo on the side of the helmet lazered or decals

@Theofficial_nate 3 ай бұрын

So I have a replica speed flex Oregon full size helmet. What type of padding do I need to put in it to wear it for cosplay purposes

@greengridiron 3 ай бұрын

SpeedFlex internal padding should get the job done! Just make sure to get the right sizing to fit the helmets you have. Hope this helps!

@irishsuperman244 9 күн бұрын

Awesome explanation ! Was hoping to buy a Lions Speed Flex and get it signed by Barry Sanders if I have the opportunity some day

@greengridiron 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment, we appreciate the feedback! Good luck getting that helmet signed!

@rsewell19 Жыл бұрын

Do the "authentic" speed-flex team helmets still come with all the air bladders it's a must for me? Up till now I've been buying field use helmets and creating the decals myself to get bladders, but I'm struggling to find a good silver shell for a Lions helmet.

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Yes, the speedflex helmets are, as far as we can tell, the actual game-ready helmets unlike the other speed replica and authentics

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Also…www.greengridiron.com/collections/nfl-detroit-lions/products/detroit-lions-riddell-speedflex-authentic-helmet-1?variant=32071376535617

@HeavenReservation Жыл бұрын

What kind of rack holds those helmets on the wall? By the way, great video.

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Here are the helmet hangers: www.greengridiron.com/collections/hardware/products/helmet-hanger?variant=1220044029965

@realwildracer28 2 жыл бұрын

can you make a undertaker helmet i am just curious if you can do this

@khtech7508 5 ай бұрын

So if it says “authentic” on the title of the helmet I can put it on? I’m trying to buy a Texans candy red helmet but it doesn’t have a photo of the inside of the helmet to assure me that I can put it on. I just dont want to spend 300 plus just to not be able to wear it.

@greengridiron 5 ай бұрын

That’s correct. Authentics can be put on your head “for fun” they are not suitable for game use

@khtech7508 5 ай бұрын

@@greengridiron thank you so much!

@meljenkins1016 Жыл бұрын

I prefer collecting the Riddell RK 2 suspension helmets. They are the original football helmets. The speed flex looks more like motorcycle helmets.

@ruze_boi5544 Жыл бұрын

On The replica can you take of the chin strap?

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Yup. Normal facemask and chinstraps

@Edwin1503 Жыл бұрын

one thing that i think he failed to mention was the paintjobs ... look how the replicas are PLaint white while the speed flex have more like a glitter finish to it

@rocksteel44 Жыл бұрын

...GREAT CLASS, THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks

@heehee1120 2 жыл бұрын

Dolphins yay love your vids but how do you think tyreek hill will do?

@greengridiron 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting to see what Hill can do. I think he will have a breakout year until the other teams can adjust.

@Italiantonio76 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it's just me, but while you were talking, I stared at the helmets and it looked like the decals on the Speed replica appeared to be noticeably smaller than the authentic.

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

All decals are actually printed to the same size, so what you're seeing may just be the difference in size of the authentic vs. replica helmets.

@pachigg4253 Жыл бұрын

I have a Miami dolphins Riddell full size helmet out of box over 20 years old. I purchased in Orlando at a collectable store. Is it valuable and how much? I think I bought it for 250 dollars. Thank you.

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

It's hard to say without knowing much more about the helmet, but I'd say maybe $500 by guess.

@Jake._22 9 ай бұрын

Can u take the black thing out of the replica

@greengridiron 9 ай бұрын

You could if you wanted to, but it would just show the inside of the helmet shell with no padding.

@Jake._22 9 ай бұрын

@@greengridiron ok thanks so much! I’m gonna buy a Utah helmet from u guys

@edits.sports5702 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I wish I could have a helmet, your guys are amazing!!

@rdaws73 10 ай бұрын

Get a job

@SillyRock4 10 ай бұрын

@@rdaws73lol

@Maxamillon123 9 ай бұрын

@@rdaws73get a life

@w_eston_7 6 ай бұрын

Then fucking buy one…

@LAKERSANDYANKEES 5 ай бұрын

This guy is funny😂

@ligitgha1 Жыл бұрын

is there any replica Speed Flex?

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

No, we only have the replica helmets for the Speeds.

@jeromecash3851 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@dlkajk31 Жыл бұрын

Why would a full size rep helmet come without the black piece??

@vikingshighlights18 9 ай бұрын

Can you wear authentic ones to play football?

@anthonyelzy4285 7 ай бұрын

How does one get into getting reselling these helmets. I see a guy on TikTok that has hydrodipped, signed, custom, authentic helmets and I can't find any research behind it

@greengridiron 7 ай бұрын

It’s tough to be a licensed vendor, there are lots of knock offs out there which the NFL and distributors often pursue and shut down. We have been working directly with Riddell and Schutt for many years. You need to set yourself up as a functioning business with a tax ID number, insurance, etc. and then prove to the manufacturers that you can deliver.

@FootballPRODZ14 9 ай бұрын

Steve if I bought the replica helmet would you take the plastic thing if I emailed you?

@greengridiron 9 ай бұрын

Not sure what you mean by this!

@PhillyEagles4Life 2 жыл бұрын

Can you Do A kelly Green Helmet for My Eagles Please thank you Sir i appreciate it !!! 💯

@greengridiron 2 жыл бұрын

On it!

@PhillyEagles4Life 2 жыл бұрын

@@greengridiron thank you respect to you !!! 💯

@marcelwalker5585 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these 😂👀🏈

@phajejekly8922 8 ай бұрын

What size measurement is Large ???

@greengridiron 8 ай бұрын

For a SpeedFlex, size large includes a head circumference of 22"-23.5". Hope this helps! You can also check out our size charts in the description of this link! www.greengridiron.com/collections/helmets-for-field-use/products/riddell-speedflex-football-helmet?variant=42639112929449

@ilonakiforishin1273 Жыл бұрын

I’m grateful for my favorite team I love is Seahawks!!!!!🙂💙💚

@JULKEE Жыл бұрын

Hello everyone, does anyone know what "decal sets" mean?? I'm kind of new on this football helmet world but I'm trying to get one for myself. thanks! :)

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Hello and welcome! Decal sets refer to the logos or stickers on the sides of a helmet, as well as things like the stripe that goes down the center. Hope this helps.

@JULKEE Жыл бұрын

@@greengridiron Your customer service response is amazing!!! Keep going with the great job :D

@brianlevitt1525 7 ай бұрын

Where can I find the decal sets?

@koreandemon5426 2 жыл бұрын

For the price of full-sized replica, I just feel like buying a field use for the same or even cheaper

@ChrisS-mk8hk 5 ай бұрын

I’m just starting to collect autographed mini helmets. Which is better to collect college team or nfl team.

@greengridiron 5 ай бұрын

That's a tough one! There's a much bigger selection when it comes to college teams, but both are perfect for collecting!

@grocerygoat06 8 ай бұрын

Steve, I enjoy your content on these helmets. However, my two cents regarding Riddell? Whoever is in charge of quality control at Riddell should be fired, stat! The decal jobs now are UNACCEPTABLE! The last three AUTHENTIC helmets I've purchased have had bubbling or separation issues entirely. A Rob Gronkowski-signed Bucco Bruce Tampa helmet had its decal peel up completely from the crown of the helmet a year after purchase, despite being housed in a display case, away from sunlight. A new Seahawks Flash helmet I purchased directly from Mill Creek Sports for a Kam Chancellor autograph session came to me with ripples on the left side near the front of the helmet. It's so evident that it's laughable someone actually boxed it up from the factory instead of performing the job properly. I also purchased a new Vikings helmet off of eBay, still in the original box and plastic, and one of the horn decals has a giant bubble in it. I've also seen several pictures of these helmets on eBay with noticeable decal bubbles and ripples despite being new. Unacceptable quality for the price paid. I still have older Riddell mini helmets from the 90s that have held up better. Ridiculous. Are you seeing a lot of issues with decals in the new helmets?

@greengridiron 8 ай бұрын

Yes, we do see some helmets come in with decal issues.

@grocerygoat06 8 ай бұрын

@@greengridiron Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad I'm not the only one noticing this.

@davidneely5738 Ай бұрын

How do you authenticate an older Buffalo bills helmet???

@greengridiron Ай бұрын

A good way to check is to see if it has the little NFL shield decal on the inside of the helmet, other than that, there are a lot of really great authenticators out there who know what to look for in older helmets. Hope this helps!

@hollybersch7597 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you live I wanna go to your workshop so I can make a helmet with you

@greengridiron 2 жыл бұрын

Come on by! 1200 Donaldson Rd Greenville SC 29605

@ClintonHaines72 6 ай бұрын

Can i have that lions helmet behind you

@JoshG1014 2 жыл бұрын

Authentic is just so much nicer

@hunteruribe5364 Жыл бұрын

What do you have blue want to call Cheryl know that you had one pair we get one extra😊

@hollybersch7597 2 жыл бұрын

Please reply

@red___dead___2233 2 жыл бұрын

You should give it to me

@princejay5 Жыл бұрын

Are these wearable

@greengridiron Жыл бұрын

Yes but just for fun, not game use

@kalibb7548 2 жыл бұрын

First like

@66lemagnifique 6 ай бұрын

I always thought authentic meant genuine and the only other option was a replica. I didn't realize Riddell could label something as authentic but at the same time say it's a replica. Don't take this personally, I'm just trying to understand how it isn't false advertising on Riddell's end. If I spent over $1,000 on a customized "authentic" helmet like that Miami one, then found out later it still wasn't the same as they use in the NFL, I would be pretty bummed. In my opinion that's always going to be a highly detailed replica, not authentic. Again, nothing personal with you. I just don't understand how Riddell can do that. Maybe they should call it "authentic style" or "authentic look" instead.

@greengridiron 6 ай бұрын

I get your confusion. Replica and Authentic helmets are both technically just collectible helmets. The closest to the real deal is the SpeedFlex collectibles, since they're closest to what the NFL is actually wearing on the field. I think it may just be Riddell's way of making cool looking helmets that are available for anyones budget range.

@jayt4027 5 ай бұрын

I'd 100% buy a authentic vikings helmet but they only come in one size and i wear a small so unfortunately I wont be buying one. if you add mediums and smalls to the authentic helmets you guys would make way more money you should think about it

@greengridiron 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately all of the replica and authentic helmets come straight from Riddell and are one size only, and we're not sure if that'll be changing anytime soon. As far as authentic helmets go, they're a bit smaller than the standard SpeedFlex Adult Large collectibles. You'd be surprised that you may be able to fit into an authentic!

@efraincorpus8777 10 ай бұрын

I love the authentic but if it's only going to be on my wall, then i'll get two replicas for the price of one (in 2023)

@greengridiron 10 ай бұрын

That's why we make 'em!

@kristycurtis5896 Жыл бұрын

I❤dolphins

@triciamoore1272 9 ай бұрын

Hi Steve, can I please have a helmet for free? I’ve been wanting a helmet for my whole life I’m a size small. please I just subscribed to you I will do anything😢😢😢😢