1/6 Hot Toys MMS699 & MMS700 ROTJ Darth Vader
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Hard to tell without side by side pictures. It definitely looks like an improvement over the ESB helmet though.
In this shot the mask looks very similar to their 1:4 Vader. I like that they got rid of the "fat lip" in the mouth, but I still can't get past the broken up tusks, and the neck still looks too thick/wide. They included so many masks, why not include one flush sculpt wtihout those broken up tusks?
Very curious what this looks like with some proper futzing. He does look like he has potential.
He's still probably about 5% oversized though, so he might looks off next to other characters.
BurningRage
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jkno
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No interest in this whatsoever
Wow, they actually updated it. No longer passing this off as a “new” thing when they were re-using that sh**e ESB helmet mold.
I’m actually interested in this now.
I’ll need to do a full comparison with pictures, but I’m so glad they minimized the godawful gap between the brow and bottom edge of dome. They also softened the brow itself – it’s not pointy anymore which is good, more in line for ESB/ROTJ. The face itself looks better to me, but hard to tell without a comp.
I’m actually interested in this now.
I’ll need to do a full comparison with pictures, but I’m so glad they minimized the godawful gap between the brow and bottom edge of dome. They also softened the brow itself – it’s not pointy anymore which is good, more in line for ESB/ROTJ. The face itself looks better to me, but hard to tell without a comp.
Spider-Sense
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Looks great!
I get the broad appeal for the BD releases. To many, it looks “cool”, but having ROTJ representation is timeless.
I pre-ordered this as soon as it was announced. I'm an OT guy, so to me it's the ultimate Vader before George started meddling with the Special Editions. Seeing the older Anakin with Obi Wan and Yoda still warms my heart.
I don't think the Battle Damage Vader is remotely comparable. It's an ultimate comic book stylised edition of Vader. A bit like a kid that has no restraint, it's over done. This will be the perfect companion to ROTJ Luke.
I don't think the Battle Damage Vader is remotely comparable. It's an ultimate comic book stylised edition of Vader. A bit like a kid that has no restraint, it's over done. This will be the perfect companion to ROTJ Luke.
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They actually updated the mask, I'm impressed. Clear improvement and more accurate then the ESB one, jury still out on how it holds up against dx28 for the most OT accurate mask, will have to take a look when at home with a big screen and possibly more photos.
Considering this has a mask/unmask function and has the helm hardware details on top of the scalp and in the neck, one can arguably say it is more OT accurate then dx28 that is a clean helmet that does not come apart. Mouth triangle looks a little too big still and nose plug a little small but this is now a good Vader imo.
Still think Kenobi Vader is the most accurate mask out of the box until I see in hand photos of this one but this release is a big wet OT dream now with the mask update, glad I held on to the preorder. This is what ESB Vader should have been.
Considering this has a mask/unmask function and has the helm hardware details on top of the scalp and in the neck, one can arguably say it is more OT accurate then dx28 that is a clean helmet that does not come apart. Mouth triangle looks a little too big still and nose plug a little small but this is now a good Vader imo.
Still think Kenobi Vader is the most accurate mask out of the box until I see in hand photos of this one but this release is a big wet OT dream now with the mask update, glad I held on to the preorder. This is what ESB Vader should have been.
Is it just me or is this pose badass?
Chamberlian
Knock Nevis Collection
Is it me or is one eye higher than the other?
Disappointed. The only things they've tweaked are the components/clamps on the forehead, more accurate paint apps, the dome and the chest box.
Everything else looks like regurgitated parts from previous versions.
I'm still getting it though as i love the Shaw head sculpt.
It's the two tone paint scheme that creates the illusion.
Some quick comparisons. I need to find a good pic for the ESB helmet.
I cancelled mine, I wanted him so bad, but I just got Kenobi Vade. All the bases he comes with make him HUGE, he won't fit in any of my shelving.
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This is the Vader I’ve been looking for. Cant wait!
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