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The Facemask Alliance Has Arrived

The Facemask Alliance Has Arrived


Rocker T Collectibles and Bad-Ass Masks proudly introduce the Facemask Alliance — a new community dedicated to football facemask collecting, history, identification, and preservation.

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Bad-Ass Masks
Rocker T Collectibles & Bad-Ass Masks Announce Official Collaboration

Rocker T Collectibles & Bad-Ass Masks Announce Official Collaboration


Rocker T Collectibles and Bad-Ass Masks officially announce a new collaboration bringing iconic early-era BAM facemask styles into the collectibles world through the new Bad-Ass Masks Collector Series.

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Bad-Ass Masks
The Detail Most People Miss: ShockBlocker Clips

The Detail Most People Miss: ShockBlocker Clips


A small detail most collectors overlook—ShockBlocker clips were a distinct part of many late 80s–2000s helmet builds. Now recreated for mini helmets, this Builder Series system brings true-to-era accuracy and vintage-accurate character to detail-focused builds.

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Collectibles blog
The Facemask Availability Scale

The Facemask Availability Scale


A straightforward framework that reflects real inventory levels for discontinued facemask designs, offering collectors clarity on availability as supply evolves over time.

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Collectibles blog
Riddell VSR4 Mini Helmet Conversion: Kra-Lite to Z2B Facemask Swap

Riddell VSR4 Mini Helmet Conversion: Kra-Lite to Z2B Facemask Swap


Learn how to upgrade a Riddell VSR4 mini helmet by replacing the bulky Kra-Lite facemask with a sleeker Z2B option. This step-by-step guide covers precise alignment, drilling new mounting holes, and installing custom metal mini facemasks for a cleaner, more realistic display look.

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Collectibles education
Riddell VSR4 Mini Helmet Conversion Series

Riddell VSR4 Mini Helmet Conversion Series


Discover how to transform the classic Riddell VSR4 Mini Helmet into a clean, display-ready piece. This introductory post explains the series philosophy, explores modern and throwback build directions, and shows how simple, intentional upgrades can bring new life to a stock VSR4.

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