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

[Wor-Gar]

Reissued Vader looks vastly improved. Congrats to those who got him!

 

[Dr. Odd]

Zomg reissued what!!!!!?????!!!!!????

 

[Nailz]

So the group getting the second batch, have the electronics been fixed at all ?

i didnt even want to bother with it, i will never use it, so didn't care to even test it

 

[Tom Day]

Reissued Vader looks vastly improved. Congrats to those who got him!

How is it vastly improved? Anyone got both and can do a side by side comparison?

 

[maximus_73]

I have the 2nd run. As far as issues concerned, there is no difference between the first or second run - which I am expecting. BTW, electronic issue is the same as 1st run - it shuts off after 15 mins. It would be very nice if HT moves the electronic to the base instead, but I don't use that feature anyways.

 

[Jokes & Bats]

How is it vastly improved? Anyone got both and can do a side by side comparison?

I think he might be joking.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think he might be joking.

Bingo.


But you just know there will be those who claim they have an improved one and will take multiple photos to show what cannot be seen. Like Chewie's 'lighter face'.

 

[LV702Eldar]

Got Vader today & it was a pain installing the batteries on one of the belt boxes & yes the electronic sound feature cut off after a few minutes. Not sure I want to undress him again to remove the batteries and reinsert them for the sound feature. Probably just going to return it and hope for a better Vader down the line.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Probably just going to return it and hope for a better Vader down the line.

You must have got the v1. Try and order the new reissued one.

 

[rhboyd]

you are an evil, evil man, wor...

 

[SilverStar17]

Reissued Vader looks vastly improved. Congrats to those who got him!

 

[Armymedic1980]

Didn't I tell you, you were wired too tight. Remember my crystal ball comment. It's not an obsession, it's just a hobby. Peace, brother.

 

[SilverStar17]

Didn't I tell you, you were wired too tight. Remember my crystal ball comment. It's not an obsession, it's just a hobby. Peace, brother.

Huh?

 

[Waste Time Continuum]

Did a variation of the mod for the lenses.

Can you guys see the eyes in there?
https://vimeo.com/162778731


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[Dr. Odd]

Pretty cool. What was your technique?

 

[Waste Time Continuum]

I just combined some of the stuff I saw other Freaks like McHaley and Matrix do, in my own way.

I modified a knock off Hot Toys head sculpt, and then wrapped it in aluminum foil, then drew some rudimentary eyes and eyebrows. Since the inside of the lenses are sort of frosted, it's not necessary to draw them super accurate or anything, you should only barely be able to see the eyes in most cases.

Here's some pics.

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[pixletwin]

Cool. I think that is the most convincing eye mod I've seen.

 

[Cicada17]

Looks great WTC!
Here's my stock contribution:

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[Deathstalker]

Got my Vader today and gotta say I'm hugely disappointed. The arms on mine are a joke they stick out so far from the body. It's like he's some "Roid boy at the gym with his arms flailred out because his late are so huge. At least in his mind. And I can't come to grips with the fact that I would need to take a dreamer to a $300 figure to shave down his arms and lats so the arms hang naturally and closer to his sides

dammit, I like a good ole museum pose and I'm proud of it...

 

[lttgtimaatisgdaicfi]

Yeah, the helmet is the best thing about it. I'm waiting for 2.0 when they fix the hockey gloves.