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

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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[j_pn]

Thank you for this video. I was considering buying a replica helmet for costume use, glad I didn't!

[Kronclemire]

I wore an authentic Bengals helmet to my football practice multiple times (even during hitting drills) and still use it in backyard football. How do I not have brain damage 😂

[bachewydreamadventures]

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

[roberth]

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

[jackwilliams]

This vid was useful. Love the channel 🏈

[kevinramirez]

Amazing work man! Cant wait to buy me a authentic Ravens helmet!🔥🔥

[billruppert]

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.

[xlerb]

I've collected close to 20 helmets from over the past couple decades because I got interested in all the safety advances that have been made since the stone age when I was in school. I don't collect NFL helmets though. I look for field used helmets from a high school or small college. They're fairly easy to find at good prices with the original decals still in place. Since they have been used for one or more seasons they can be a bit bunged up, but to me that adds to the interest.

[silverback]

How do you clean your helmets? I just received a Packers VSR4 that has spots along the back of the helmet and I’d love to get rid of them without tarnishing the helmet.

[khtech]

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.

[lucayt]

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.

[silverback]

Also wanted to ask how do you deal with mini helmets whose stickers are starting to peel? These are mini VSR4s so they’re definitely out of print

[edits.sports]

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

[ilonakiforishin]

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

[ytfootball]

When do you guys restock the Nike blackout visor?

[josephbrea]

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.

[levischafer]

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.

[irishsuperman]

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

[HeavenReservation]

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

[anthonyelzy]

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