Helmets

Nothing in the hobby displays like a signed full-size helmet. It's the centerpiece of the room, and it's the item we break more than anything else.

It also comes with the most choices. Authentic helmets are the real Riddell shells players wear, full padding and facemask included, and they cost more for a reason. Replicas look the same on a shelf at a fraction of the price. Mini helmets fit on a desk and they're the easiest way into the hobby. Then there are the shell styles, Speed, SpeedFlex, VSR4 throwbacks, Lunar and Salute to Service alternates, and every one changes the look and the price tag.

This section covers authentic versus replica, the history of Riddell and how the modern helmet came to be, why minis are such a strong first buy, and which helmets collectors are hunting right now.

If you want the real thing, we've got hundreds of authenticated signed full-size helmets and thousands of minis.