Premium Format Darth Vader [ROTJ]

[myc]

Finally saw this guy in a local store... he looks great.. BUT .. the leg up is a killer for this statue.. I pictured him just in a straight stance.. and even with the wider arm pose.. he would have looks stellar !!!! To bad.. not a purchase for me.. HOT TOYS bring it !

 

[Jaycepticon]

They looks great in those. Are they the Ikea Besta?

 

[kimsoyens]

They looks great in those. Are they the Ikea Besta?

no sir, those are custom cabinets with sliding glass doors. but i used IKEA diorder led lights.

 

[bkc6j]

I've seen it referenced, but can't find this out from the thread pages I have looked at:

How are the lights powered on this vader? If by battery, what size batteries?

Ideally, I like to use battery eliminators on my pieces... not just for the safety but to allow me to turn everything on and off with a light switch. But the only battery eliminators I have seen are AA, AAA, C, and D. Does this use some weird batteries?

 

[marker2037]

The base and lightsaber have a DC option as well. The belt and chest box are via small button batteries.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Already got mine. The statue looks great. Accurate vader in my eyes. His cloth needs some ironing. Cape is good also feels like leather. Light-ups are awesome. The pose is kinda awkward but looks great in one angle. Here are some pics.

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fantastic photos!

 

[bkc6j]

The base and lightsaber have a DC option as well. The belt and chest box are via small button batteries.

Thanks to those that responded. A bummer there is no way to remotely turn off and on the belt and chest box, but at least the big ones are DC.

 

[gagaliya]

kinda late to the party but i have decided to restart a shelf for star wars 1/4 statues after getting rid of them while back.

between this vader and the original vader, which do you guys think is better both in quality and accuracy? I kinda still prefer the old vadar because of the pose however havent seen this new one in person so i cant make an informed decision.

The prices are about the same for both, so that wont be a factor

thanks

 

[Jaycepticon]

As someone who got rid of the old Vader for this new version, I have no regrets. The old version's "awkward" stance always made me think of the ANH Vader who was slow AF, which I guess means Sideshow deserves kudos for capturing that feel. This new Vader just looks more regal and bad-ass displayed. I love everything about it.

 

[darth dennis]

As someone who got rid of the old Vader for this new version, I have no regrets. The old version's "awkward" stance always made me think of the ANH Vader who was slow AF, which I guess means Sideshow deserves kudos for capturing that feel. This new Vader just looks more regal and bad-ass displayed. I love everything about it.

For me it is pretty simple. If you're going to get the old Vader, the ANH Obi-Wan is an absolute must. Without the other, they each look awkward. Together, they form a very impressive display on a shelf. IMO.

 

[marker2037]

This new Vader has the most impressive light feature of any collectible I've ever owned.

 

[Jaycepticon]

For me it is pretty simple. If you're going to get the old Vader, the ANH Obi-Wan is an absolute must. Without the other, they each look awkward. Together, they form a very impressive display on a shelf. IMO.

I guess that's what really irked me about the Original PF. It's so much a dio with Old Ben and since I had no intention of ever getting that one, I just never warmed up to the Vader PF being by himself.

 

[loki2371]

I guess that's what really irked me about the Original PF. It's so much a dio with Old Ben and since I had no intention of ever getting that one, I just never warmed up to the Vader PF being by himself.

I have the original ex version (with the mouse droid) and was thinking of selling to upgrade to this, but I just don't like the pose or the overly tall base. I'm sure the light up features are much improved, especially the lightsaber. I originally preordered Obi-Wan too to go with Vader, but decided it wasn't worth the price and had cancelled it. Kinda wish I had gotten it, but I had the orignal posed next to the Anakin PF and I think they looked pretty nice next to each other. I was also hoping Hot Toys would've released the PO for their 1/4 scale vader to compare to this. Can anyone post a picture that has both of the 2 SS PF Vader's together? Would be interesting to see.... Thanks...

 

[gagaliya]

I have the original ex version (with the mouse droid) and was thinking of selling to upgrade to this, but I just don't like the pose or the overly tall base. I'm sure the light up features are much improved, especially the lightsaber. I originally preordered Obi-Wan too to go with Vader, but decided it wasn't worth the price and had cancelled it. Kinda wish I had gotten it, but I had the orignal posed next to the Anakin PF and I think they looked pretty nice next to each other. I was also hoping Hot Toys would've released the PO for their 1/4 scale vader to compare to this. Can anyone post a picture that has both of the 2 SS PF Vader's together? Would be interesting to see.... Thanks...

Just my personal opinion but HT just doesnt do it for me as replacements. I got their 1/4 iron man because how nice it looked and sure the paint / finish is top notch but it just feels like a plastic toy with those neatly embeded lines in the armor and joints, and the way it stands when displayed.

Dont think i will ever get another HT no matter how nice they looked in photos, going to stick with statues.

 

[Marvelito]

For me it is pretty simple. If you're going to get the old Vader, the ANH Obi-Wan is an absolute must. Without the other, they each look awkward. Together, they form a very impressive display on a shelf. IMO.

Totally agree, and that's the reason I have both of those.

 

[abangmuz]

Just my personal opinion but HT just doesnt do it for me as replacements. I got their 1/4 iron man because how nice it looked and sure the paint / finish is top notch but it just feels like a plastic toy with those neatly embeded lines in the armor and joints, and the way it stands when displayed.

Dont think i will ever get another HT no matter how nice they looked in photos, going to stick with statues.

Those are the reasons I still shy away from their 1/4 IM - joint gaps and weight
I was then skeptical to get the Boba Fett but recently got it for a good price. Was really happy with it despite some inaccuracy, paint app was excellent and looks like a statue since there were no visible joints. The weight and stand did not bother me as much as I expected; once I got him in a desired pose, I don't pry on the downsides of it being a figure

 

[Buzzie]

New Vader review and pics online @ polystoned.de

https://www.polystoned.de/Thread-REVIEW-Sideshow-Darth-Vader-Lord-of-the-Sith-Premium-Format-Figur

 

[myc]

Fantastic pictures buddy !!!

 

[Newbieguy]

fantastic photos!

I have a 10.5" deep shelf. Would this vader and/or the Boba Fett fit 'comfortably'?? Thanks!!!!

 

[DarthRusty]

New Vader review and pics online @ polystoned.de

https://www.polystoned.de/Thread-REVIEW-Sideshow-Darth-Vader-Lord-of-the-Sith-Premium-Format-Figur

Great photos! But you didn't turn the belt boxes lights on.