So I meant to upload these back in February, but of course, life got in the way. So for anyone wondering what the Matte Gold finish from Shapeways looks like, here you go. I gotta say, although the price is a little steeper the material feels great in hand and the look to me is well worth the cost.
And here’s a comparison shot next to Lego’s warm gold. It’s very similar, just with the extra reflective gleam and an ever so slightly lighter tint. At certain angles though, it’s practically identical. I also find the texture is a little less rough than the unpolished plastic. As stated before, the metal masks are thicker due to the way they are made so if you buy one and try to put it on a G2 head it may get stuck. This material is best for pedestals and mask racks.