I am. I emailed and they said they only got a partial shipment, but I guess sent out invoices to everyone who had an order with them. They didn't offer any info on when their next batch is expected.Is there anyone still waiting for alter ego to ship this Vader?
yeah, but I don't think the 303 protectant helped much in "fortifying" the old pleather. I got more peels just manipulating the figure again. So I guess I can't touch it anymore.Good job. You're never going to notice that touch up at normal viewing angles
I consider myself very lucky..... Good Luck on your search!Very clever of you. I'm looking on ebay now and I can only find the full helmet. Nobody selling the dome seperately unfortunately.
Agreed!I have seen more QC issues with this helmet than any other single piece other than later deterioration (pleather/rubber) issues.
I wasn't aware of anything wrong about this release until I saw a post on facebook the night before mine arrived.I have seen more QC issues with this helmet than any other single piece other than later deterioration (pleather/rubber) issues.
Are you getting replacement domes?Yeah both my helmets came scratched on the dome.
Is that from Sideshow?Yeah, contacted them within a few days. Haven't got them in yet.
You could always look for a new set of pants on ebayyeah, but I don't think the 303 protectant helped much in "fortifying" the old pleather. I got more peels just manipulating the figure again. So I guess I can't touch it anymore.
Sucks that it peeled off. I haven't had one peel that bad. Could also be your climate causing the issue. Give that shoe polish method a try. Probably the best bet is to wait and see if they ever do a nylon suit or leather suit version. 1/6 collecting isn't for the feint of heartWell the touch up job on 7 year old RO pleather didn't work as it peeled more when I tried to handle it.
Conclusion:
1)303 protectant does not work once pleather has deteriorated
2)touching up with acrylic paint is not the best idea as it makes surrounding areas crack more
3)When removing all the pleather the acrylic paint spots were hard to remove.
4)ALL pleather was deteriorated to the point where you could just remove it with slight rubbing, including the normally hidden parts that were never touched.
5)Probably not a good idea to get an old Vader release on ebay even if it's sealed in box.
6)These figures now seem kind of a scam even if they look nice initially.
7)Pose your Vader in neutral museum pose, put it on the shelf and never touch it again!
8)Don't use the crotch grabber, find a stand that grabs the figure by the waist
9)Apply the 303 protectant when the figure is new , but does it really change anything?
10)Boots and belts were still fine with no sign of deterioration.
Here's the body with all pleather removed. Will have to try the shoe polish method
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The thing is I probably wouldn't have noticed as it was on the shelf and looked fine. It's when you start handling it that you notice the pleather has become brittle and peels away with only slightest pressure.You could always look for a new set of pants on ebay
Sucks that it peeled off. I haven't had one peel that bad. Could also be your climate causing the issue. Give that shoe polish method a try. Probably the best bet is to wait and see if they ever do a nylon suit or leather suit version. 1/6 collecting isn't for the feint of heart
You could try these from the new rotj. I "think" the RO is a bit larger, but I doubt much difference in the pantsThe thing is I probably wouldn't have noticed as it was on the shelf and looked fine. It's when you start handling it that you notice the pleather has become brittle and peels away with only slightest pressure.
I picked one upAnyone know how much the regular helmet was on Toy Anxiety. I missed it. Was the dome sold seperately?
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