1/6 Hot Toys MMS699 & MMS700 ROTJ Darth Vader

[satanatos]

I paid 180 + 30 shipping(to US) for 2 suits from 2ouble8ight. They give a discount if you order multiple

This was their version on the original ANH vader. It fits tight and is pretty stiff, so it has its plus/minus. I like that it's not as ribbed like the original and that other one for sale. I think they said theirs is designed to fit the RO body, but it fits on all of them

Thats half the price these guys are asking. Yes, it includes boots, but the fact they are incorrect is bugging me. I think I will pass and wait for the 50th anni Vader . If Im still alive by then

 

[GodParticle]

Thats half the price these guys are asking. Yes, it includes boots, but the fact they are incorrect is bugging me. I think I will pass and wait for the 50th anni Vader . If Im still alive by then

Haha yeah. I think a nylon one would be the best since I figure it would give the correct texture and be flexible. None of the custom options are gonna be cheap. I thought it was a fair price on what I got. I'm happy enough with them

 

[r3dPyramid]

https://onesixthkit.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5804

This looks like a good option.

 

[matrix69]

The Hong Kong company I bought the figure from got back to me saying that the this Darth Vader helmet is "supposed to have that damage" and offered me some store credit.

To be honest it's ruined the figure for me. I'm really not that into the figure now as I know it's damaged. Kind of a bummer for what could have been a cool figure.

The thoughts of trying to buff it out and then making it worse is freaking me out.

The battle damage on the helmet makes sense, as this Vader version represents the final duel from the end of the movie. Maybe it was only added to a few of the batches.

Along with painted-on helmet scar that was on mine, there is also a faded sliver paint effect on the chest/shoulder armour. Again probably done to emphasize battle damage.

Seriously, buffing out the painted-on scars on the helmet is pretty simple to do, and it will look as good as new.

 

[matrix69]

For those interested, here's a Vader boot comparison. Rounded is best.

 

[rayeknor]

The OWK boots besides being more screen accurate also have taller pegs that helps with cloak drape for RoTJ Vader.

 

[matrix69]

Yeah the taller boot pegs give the figure some much needed height. Also using the taller R1/OWK body (with better arm/shoulder articulation) along with the chest/shoulder armour makes the perfect HT Vader figure.

 

[The Jerker]

Got mine yesterday and the dome is flawless. Sounds like some sellers are either being lazy or can’t get replacement parts.

 

[satanatos]

Def bad QC. Mine is flawless except that it came with a broken tusk that I glued back. Considering no such damage to the box, they broke it during packaging. Frustrating it is...

 

[Karst]

Well, my replacement arrived.

The chest is fine this time, but the helmet now has the same scuffs on the helmet (thankfully less pronounced this time) and a new scuff mark above his left eye that wasn't on the previous sculpt x.x

I'll just keep it but I'll always know it's there lol

I'll probably try to pick up another helmet for esb vader at some point anyway...