Darth Vader Life Size Figure

[demorathis]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

I was happy that I didn't need to worry about so many vader things at sdcc, but when I got to the convention n saw bryan n gino at efx, the subject of a lifesize vader came up! I wanted to strangle ss for giving me yet another piece I have to provide a routing number for!!

 

[tnaig001]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

Hell yeah, I'll be getting rid of everything Vader I have to own this, including the EFx ANH Helmet. This is be the only Vader piece I need in my collection. Might be the ONLY collectable I need, actually

you might be on to something there.

I'm going to have to relook at my focus.

maybe give up 1:1 busts and just keep to 1:1 statues.

 

[Shalamar]

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This will actually be interesting, in some ways.

I expect the price to come in at between $6000 and $8000.

I also expect that the outfit on the 'figure' will be bolted together, making it difficult to remove. Mainly for two reasons:

1: To prevent recasting. It's a problem in the Vader community due to the lack of high end Vader pieces. Though there are more out there, it isn't enough for demand.

2: To prevent people from being able to WEAR the outfit personally. A different company has the costume license, and if this could be worn (by someone with appropriate height and build) it would be infringing on another license.

Fortunately, I do not need this, as I already have a life-size Vader.. I just happen to wear it.

 

[avbat]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

This will actually be interesting, in some ways.

I expect the price to come in at between $6000 and $8000.

I also expect that the outfit on the 'figure' will be bolted together, making it difficult to remove. Mainly for two reasons:

1: To prevent recasting. It's a problem in the Vader community due to the lack of high end Vader pieces. Though there are more out there, it isn't enough for demand.

2: To prevent people from being able to WEAR the outfit personally. A different company has the costume license, and if this could be worn (by someone with appropriate height and build) it would be infringing on another license.

Fortunately, I do not need this, as I already have a life-size Vader.. I just happen to wear it.

This will be the case 100%

there isn't anything out there that can top a TM Vader helmet anyways. That on a display like this would cause the real Vader nuts to S#&^ themselves.

 

[azurepred]

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I might sell off quite a bit to pay for this bad boy

let me know if you sell your IM LSF mang!

Hell yeah, I'll be getting rid of everything Vader I have to own this, including the EFx ANH Helmet. This is be the only Vader piece I need in my collection. Might be the ONLY collectable I need, actually

I just can't get into full 1:1 again, just don't like them as much as I thought I would.

 

[Brent72]

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For me, I really am not interested in anything other than 1:1 stuff anymore. Nothing tops a life-size replica for sheer wow factor IMHO.

 

[Shalamar]

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For me, I really am not interested in anything other than 1:1 stuff anymore. Nothing tops a life-size replica for sheer wow factor IMHO.

There is that. I have a number of 1:1 replicas. Alas, however, they take up a lot of space, especially if they are 1:1 statues. Which is why I also collect the sideshow 1:6 scale figures.

 

[Jaycepticon]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

And that's what where I am. I have 1 detolf full of SW 1/6th figures and another with just helmets but would get rid of all that to help fund this Vader, if they price him at what I think is a reasonable price. Him and my custom built 1:1 ROTJ Fett will be the only 2 SW items I'll ever need in my house.

 

[Darth Waller]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

Rebelscum took a crapload of pictures of Vader:
https://www.rebelscum.com/SDCC12/2012_SDCC_Life-Size_Darth_Vader/

 

[Shalamar]

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And that's what where I am. I have 1 detolf full of SW 1/6th figures and another with just helmets but would get rid of all that to help fund this Vader, if they price him at what I think is a reasonable price. Him and my custom built 1:1 ROTJ Fett will be the only 2 SW items I'll ever need in my house.

I keep thinking about putting my two costumes (Darth Vader, and Arc Captain) on manikins, but the effort to continually take them off and on would be frustrating after a while when I wanted to wear them.

 

[Jaycepticon]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

I keep thinking about putting my two costumes (Darth Vader, and Arc Captain) on manikins, but the effort to continually take them off and on would be frustrating after a while when I wanted to wear them.

I hear that but sometimes, I wonder if I should've just given the mannequins measurements to the guys who helped build my stuff over at the TDH boards

Out of curiosity though, what did it cost to build your Vader, ballpark wise? I actually have an extra mannequin I used to use for my Fett but it was too tall so I got a second one that was more my size which makes the older one perfect to use for a Vader if if we're to go the 501st route.

 

[Shalamar]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

I hear that but sometimes, I wonder if I should've just given the mannequins measurements to the guys who helped build my stuff over at the TDH boards

Out of curiosity though, what did it cost to build your Vader, ballpark wise? I actually have an extra mannequin I used to use for my Fett but it was too tall so I got a second one that was more my size which makes the older one perfect to use for a Vader if if we're to go the 501st route.

Over the past few years, I've sunk about six grand into the costume. Probably more. But that includes replacement parts, re-painting, etc etc.

Right now I need to strip, and re-paint the chestbox, do some minor repairs on the facemask, replace the gloves and the bodysuit...

Wearing it takes a lot out of the costume. But it's worth it.

 

[Darthrazz]

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I'm gonna wait for Toy Anxiety to part this out!

 

[Shalamar]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

I'm gonna wait for Toy Anxiety to part this out!

Hmm.. I DO need a new chest box, and perhaps new chest armor..

 

[Jaycepticon]

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Over the past few years, I've sunk about six grand into the costume. Probably more. But that includes replacement parts, re-painting, etc etc.

Right now I need to strip, and re-paint the chestbox, do some minor repairs on the facemask, replace the gloves and the bodysuit...

Wearing it takes a lot out of the costume. But it's worth it.

Pretty much what I figured. The magic # I had in mine for this was around that price anyway. I'm highly anticipating the price SS gives there's. That will be the deciding factor for me.

 

[Shalamar]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

Pretty much what I figured. The magic # I had in mine for this was around that price anyway. I'm highly anticipating the price SS gives there's. That will be the deciding factor for me.

I expect closer to 8 for the sideshow one. For one, it's Vader, and secondly, they'll need the money from it to ensure that it's made properly.

 

[Jaycepticon]

Re: Life size darth vader figure

I expect closer to 8 for the sideshow one. For one, it's Vader, and secondly, they'll need the money from it to ensure that it's made properly.

Yeah, I threw out that price too in one of these threads but I am hoping to be surprised. One thing I know is, I won't go wrong whichever road I decide to take.

 

[tnaig001]

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for those guys who saw it in person.


is Vader sculpted or is it cloth?

 

[dfchang]

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It's cloth

 

[demorathis]

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...but the body suit and gloves are leather