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

[TonTon]

Thinking now I might pick this up. Guess I need to experience it in person. If it doesn't suit me I can always return it.

It's very nice. I find Vader figures take a bit more time to enjoy than those with simpler outfits or troopers. More futzing required with the flowing cape, inner robe, etc.

 

[Creighton]

Really good futzing on the cape. I thought it was different at first.

Thank you!
p.s. I highly recommend removing the wire from the inner tunic.

 

[sithgorilla]

It's very nice. I find Vader figures take a bit more time to enjoy than those with simpler outfits or troopers. More futzing required with the flowing cape, inner robe, etc.

Yeah. I guess because there seems to be more things "off" on Vader figures that have come out. Whether it's the height, or the dome, etc.
So far from images this looks pretty accurate, but I need to see it in person.


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[sithgorilla]

Thank you!
p.s. I highly recommend removing the wire from the inner tunic.

What is the best/easiest way to remove the wire?


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[SwitchStance]

Have any of your LCS's received this figure yet? Seems like it's taking forever.

 

[zexion_armando]

Poor Star Lord

 

[DCFett]

Vader is in the house.
Really like the height difference between Darth and the tall Stormtrooper. And the scale of the two helmets as well. Both seem about right or close enough for me.
May put the droid away until I get Leia, but it's very nice.

Man that's what's up right there! Nice work!
Mao are the belt boxes glued on? I've been trying to follow the conversation, but am a little confused as to where the Velcro is?

 

[zexion_armando]

What is the best/easiest way to remove the wire?


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Just sort of push the wires through the stitching at the bottom portions. When you see the metal pole out, you know you got it. Easiest thing to do

 

[ebor]

I spent a few hours today, installing all the batteries, futzing and getting things looking right. Patience and time is the ticket. To get the belt boxes closer to the buckle, I trimmed a very small square pieces out of the male velcro on the back of the belt, this allowed for easy placement. To get the batteries in the light up belt boxes you simply place the first one in with the second half way and use the screw cover to press fit the final one into place, voila, perfect working order! I like the voice and breathing effects, pain in the ass to set up but to do it just once was enough to put a huge smile on my face. As stated many times before, I question hot toys engineers decisions on how this ended up--the necessity to undress the figure, but the quality and overall shelf presence is mind blowing.

 

[Matt S]

You try online chat?

Yeah, could not get through - will try again Mon. Loving this figure myself:

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[bransen2099]

Are both of his tusks supposed to be silver? I just noticed the one on his right is just all black

 

[FlyAndFight]

One black, one silver is correct.

Edit: And TonTon, I love the pose of your Vader.

 

[TonTon]

Supposed to be like that in ANH.

 

[bransen2099]

Gah great thanks guys, I had a little freak out for the moment.

Knew I could count on you freaks

 

[Wor-Gar]

It's really incredible just how many people even notice the tusk difference... after having never noticed it before on their huge flatscreens.

The education of a new generation.

 

[DarthBakura]

A lot of people probably don't even realize he wore the tunic on the outside in ANH and then under the armor after that. You'd have to either be very analytical or more than a "casual" fan.

 

[Chakaman]

OMG...a 2nd? Anyways, scored another belt set since SSC sucks ass at responding to my requests anymore.

Yeah, I wanted to upgrade my ESB SSC Vader.

 

[DarthBakura]

Straight implant? Or extreme modding job? I'm interested to see the result! Please post ASAP. xD

 

[Chakaman]

Straight implant? Or extreme modding job? I'm interested to see the result! Please post ASAP. xD

Just an implant combined with the SSC ANH body suit. I posted some pics in the ESB/ROTJ Vader mod thread.

 

[csi]

A lot of people probably don't even realize he wore the tunic on the outside in ANH and then under the armor after that. You'd have to either be very analytical or more than a "casual" fan.

did they ever give an explanation to that, or did the wardrobe guy just screw up?