Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I don’t recall seeing it. Title says it all, why is the original mask called the “hero”? Is it a widely used term for an original piece that spawns reproductions?
Thanks!!
The term “Hero” is used for the original props used in a film. I have no idea where it originated from though. That’s a good question.
Wasn’t that the name of the Captain Kirk mask from 1975? When the original Star Trek was on t.v. in the seventies, Captain Kirk was considered a “Hero”.
Please correct me if I’m wrong. This is what I always thought it ment. 
It’s the one prop/mask, etc. that saves the day!
The most time/attention/detail go into them b/c they receive the most screen time.
Its an old term that started in films because the handsome "Hero’’ of the film got all the close ups. The term is now used to describe props etc. that are going to have close up shots. 
I always wondered myself, thanks for the info Chad &Todd.
Todd is the Hero of mm.net. 
:butthead:
my junk is the hero of your wife…lol I am sorry it fit so well 
I always thought he was the stunt copy!
Awesome information guys, thanks a ton!!
You know, you may be right. Todd, can you clear this up for us?
Taken from propcollector.com
What is a ‘Hero’ prop?
A ‘Hero’ prop is the most detailed, realistic and best-constructed example of a particular prop, used during filming. Being the most realistic and detailed, the ‘Hero’ prop is used whenever possible for medium to close-up shots. In order for a prop to be considered ‘Hero’, other versions of the prop (IE: Stunt, SFX, Double etc.) must be created for production, to be employed during filming.
Sadly, the main mask for Halloween was not treated like a ‘Hero’ prop. The mask was shoved in pockets, thrown around and miss-handled.
Correctamundo! I’m just a lowly stunt copy.
I always thought it should be “villain” instead (for bad guys of course), but Kirks post explains, for me atleast, why its called a “hero” thanks Kirk!