1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 279 - Star Wars Episode IV: 1/6th scale Darth Vader

[Matt S]

I've never got a replacement part from them they always want me to take a $25 gift card or send it back for a full refund.

Everyone at SSC seems real nice, EXCEPT the returns dept.....LOL.

 

[Clutters]

You do know Popcultcha IS Ikon..
As Ikon is the distributor for HT in Australia, there are other Etailers who order from them.
The prices locally are very good if you know where to look.

Yeah agreed but with spent pennies, I got my Vader for AUD350 shipped!

 

[Matt S]

Ok, this was me actually trying to hold the camera still! LOL. I have a lot of work to do on my photography skills....Normally, I'd say 'no margaritas' before taking pics, but I don't drink! Maybe I need to. Lord, how shaky are my hands? Guess I should move my 'happy cream' next time I take pics......(for elbows, people - elbows)!!!!

 

[Lejuan]

Matt use a tripod in low light

 

[Matt S]

Matt use a tripod in low light

LOL, yup! Seriously, that's bad! and even with extreme Matt-shaky cam, that lightsaber looks badass!!!!

 

[Lejuan]

LOL, yup! Seriously, that's bad!

If you're keen to improve your photography skills, definitely invest in one. It'll really open up your shooting possibilities and help you to get to know your camera

 

[Wor-Gar]

Matt got Vader and that's the pic we get?

Were you force choke-held?

 

[Lejuan]

Meh. Leave the sweet pics to paramor and stealth et al. Matt may have found a niche as the board's anti-photographer.

 

[Matt S]

Meh. Leave the sweet pics to paramor and stealth et al. Matt may have found a niche as the board's anti-photographer.

LOL....omg, you guys SUCK! LOL. Hey, I make Para look good by default. And I will DEFINITELY be getting a tripod!!!!!

 

[SilverStar17]

Ok, this was me actually trying to hold the camera still! LOL. I have a lot of work to do on my photography skills....Normally, I'd say 'no margaritas' before taking pics, but I don't drink! Maybe I need to. Lord, how shaky are my hands? Guess I should move my 'happy cream' next time I take pics......(for elbows, people - elbows)!!!!

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The effect that it gives the saber looks really cool though!

 

[Matt S]

Agreed. TY Just sorry that my pic also causes motion sickness (runs to bathroom!)

 

[Wor-Gar]

Has anyone put gloves on their Vader's hands? I know fullmetalhippie did, anyone else try?

 

[GodParticle]

Tried to get a better pic of my vader pose. It looks a lot neater in person. Gonna try to paint the wire with some flat black to hide it better and see how that looks

 

[Matt S]

That's not bad looking at all...


And I had sorta halfheartedly tried some SSC gloves - too small

 

[PopCultKid]

Are they f@*%in' joking with these belt box batteries???

Edit: just saw someone posted something about tips and tricks. Guess I'll get to it on Sunday when I can read back

 

[generalgrevious]

ah nope

 

[ZigLucky]

Seperate physical places, but the same.
Pop is the store front.Ikon is the wholesaler and distributor.So what I mean is, you can walk into Pop. and buy items.So they would have different phone numbers etc.
Sorry for off topic.
I did get my HT Vader from a local etailer here in OZ for $379AUS shipped.very happywith that price.

Which Aus retailer did you get it from?

 

[Indyfan1234]

Here is my Vader with obi-wan. I used a fish tank (never used) with LED lights on top. Just need a way to get a falcon hanger background or Death Star wall

 

[Hydeous]

Need to futz those cape and robe on Vader^

 

[Jaymas]

Replacement belt is finally coming from SS old one was ripped where it latches to the buckle). Should be here next week. It's weird having a figure and feeling like you don't have the figure. Got him a week or so before Christmas, but without a belt for him to wear it went back in the box (after wrestling for hours trying to test the batteries like everyone else). Looking forward to being able to display him, hoping that when its all said in done it feels worth it.