1/6 Hot Toys MMS699 & MMS700 ROTJ Darth Vader

[Gipetto0812]

I had the same thought looking at the photos they posted.

Hot Toys really sent the intern with a Nokia to Kuala Lumpur for those photos.

Or someone like me who's just bad it One of these days I'll learn how to take quality photos

 

[TheClient]

That pic has got that “teen in a deluxe Halloween costume” look that made me kitbash my own Vaders.

It almost looks the bottom edge of the helmet’s neck is underneath the opening on the shoulder armor. Is it just me?

 

[pixletwin]

I see that too. This looks like it was thrown together without much fuss.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I'd have to agree -- I doubt HT did anything to this figure. I blew all my rewards on this as its totally a "completist" figure for me, I admit. The 3rd and finale OT Vader. The one Vader I plan to stand helmetless. Be funny if it is the one helmet they get right. But I just can't imagine.

They are probably working on all the issues we've mentioned for 10 years for their Artisan Vader.

 

[Chainedstream]

I see that too. This looks like it was thrown together without much fuss.

Think Kenobi deluxe deluxe is the super release… I do like Shaw’s headsculpt and electrified head coming with the ROTJ Vader but a bummer they haven’t retooled anything from ESB…

 

[jedibear]

I don’t think anything has been changed. Looks like the same figure. The pose and the camera (most likely) being a little farther back helps the proportions/lens distortion.

Agreed. And don't want to jump into a panic because of one lame SM photo, but based on the photo, the figure looks like a straight reissue of th ESB one. Very sad if true. All of those additional items like the well-done Shaw portrait, the gimmicky light up translucent helmet and skull, and the overdone stand are .... okay, but I was hoping this release would kind of run along the line of the DX19 - not a complete redo but at least something where the final product showed some effort and improvement. Not to be, I guess. Since my ESB Vader is back in the box, my hand is hovering over the "cancel" button on this one.

 

[Gipetto0812]

but I was hoping this release would kind of run along the line of the DX19 - not a complete redo but at least something where the final product showed some effort and improvement. Not to be, I guess.

there’s still a whole year before this thing is expected to release at the earliest. The DX19 was just a straight DX12 reissue at all the conventions before release. It wasn’t until we started getting in hand reviews, comparison pics and HT own videos on social media that ppl started seeing the differences between the DX12 and 19. That could very well still happen with this guy.

 

[MyenShi]

Or someone like me who's just bad it One of these days I'll learn how to take quality photos

At least you have the sensibilities to not submit grainy subpar photos to your work where the reflection of your arms and hands in the vitrine are covering most of the subjects.

 

[Creighton]

I wish I was educated enough to tell the difference between ROTJ and ESB Vader. The pic posted above looks just the ESB HT Vader to me. The cod piece in particular looks reused. I ordered Obi BD Vader btw - and I am by no means putting the ROTJ figure down. The headsculpt and zapped head look stellar!

 

[matrix69]

I don’t think anything has been changed. Looks like the same figure. The pose and the camera (most likely) being a little farther back helps the proportions/lens distortion.

Yep, still the same old droopy tusks as before.

 

[DarthAlias]

All they had to do was shrink the 1/4 sculpt down. Great sculpt to begin with.

 

[MyenShi]

I wish I was educated enough to tell the difference between ROTJ and ESB Vader.

 

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[potato]

by Q3-Q4 2024 we already in world war, no time for star wars.

get the kenobi version now and hope this set will be released and just sell off the kenobi version.

the pleather suit will stay fresher this way anyway.

 

[rayeknor]

Deluxe Kenobi Vader helmet looks like to be the closest we'll get to a OT Vader mask wise.

 

[Chainedstream]

by Q3-Q4 2024 we already in world war, no time for star wars.

get the kenobi version now and hope this set will be released and just sell off the kenobi version.

the pleather suit will stay fresher this way anyway.

I try to be more optimistic and believe my biggest problem in 2025 is stressing myself out over pleather degradation.

I did not get ESB Vader and thankfully haven’t gone full into the many details of Vader’s suit between ESB and ROTJ (yet). So for me I’m very eager to get my copy of the deluxe! Will be interesting to see how the electrocuted helmet turns out.

Anyone in here getting both ROTJ and Kenobi Vader?

 

[DarthAlias]

I try to be more optimistic and believe my biggest problem in 2025 is stressing myself out over pleather degradation.

I did not get ESB Vader and thankfully haven’t gone full into the many details of Vader’s suit between ESB and ROTJ (yet). So for me I’m very eager to get my copy of the deluxe! Will be interesting to see how the electrocuted helmet turns out.

Anyone in here getting both ROTJ and Kenobi Vader?

I’m getting both. Only Vader I’ve skipped is the Tarkin two pack. But that’s because I have ANH and R1 Vader lol. And ESB and will have these two lol. And I have 1/4 lol. After Maul, Vader is my favorite SW villain.

 

[Chainedstream]

I’m getting both. Only Vader I’ve skipped is the Tarkin two pack. But that’s because I have ANH and R1 Vader lol. And ESB and will have these two lol. And I have 1/4 lol. After Maul, Vader is my favorite SW villain.

Pictures! I request pictures!

 

[DarthAlias]

Haha. I don’t have ANH on display since my R1 takes his place but here’s a pic. Soon hopefully we’ll get Kenobi Vader. Looking forward to that Vader the most I’d say. Not final display just for the pic haha. View attachment IMG_2638.jpeg

 

[loki2371]

I try to be more optimistic and believe my biggest problem in 2025 is stressing myself out over pleather degradation.

I did not get ESB Vader and thankfully haven’t gone full into the many details of Vader’s suit between ESB and ROTJ (yet). So for me I’m very eager to get my copy of the deluxe! Will be interesting to see how the electrocuted helmet turns out.

Anyone in here getting both ROTJ and Kenobi Vader?

Hell yeah, I'm getting both deluxes..

For HT I only have original ANH (with some upgrades from the Tarkin 2pk set, the gloves & boots) & the 1/4 scale. I didn't care for the RO version, and it was hard to pass on the ESB both times it was released, but ESB & ROTJ are basically identical so I just decided to wait.

I also have the 1/6 SS original ANH & the 1st ESB/ROTJ deluxe version (kills me they cancelled the concept McQuarrie version). As well as the original ROTJ Medicom and a bunch of the now crappy Hasbro Vaders, even the original Vintage 12" that was mine from childhood (unfortunately lost the saber). I also have the GG Jumbo 12" Vintage Vader.

And don't get me started on 3 3/4" & 6". I have nearly every Vader ever released in those scales. And other scales like the Tomy 10" RAH Vader, that Hasbro 8" rubber Hyperreal Vader... And MANY MANY more Vader collectibles. Most are kept carded and boxed. I have many boxes just labeled Vader #1,2,3,4....

As you obviously can tell, I have a Vader collecting problem.. My collection spans over 40 years of buying this crap.