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

[TonTon]

Just wedged an exacto blade around the edge of the nose on each side. I actually also used my nail at times to push down on the top of the nose plug as it stuck out just enough. Eventually it just popped right out.

 

[matrix69]

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[SilverStar17]

Good stuff, matrix. I like that first image in particular.

 

[Mmmmm Napalm]

EDIT: Nevermind.

 

[TaliBane]

Just wedged an exacto blade around the edge of the nose on each side. I actually also used my nail at times to push down on the top of the nose plug as it stuck out just enough. Eventually it just popped right out.

I have a new pack of exactos - will (gently) give it a shot. Someone mentioned how they "unlocked" the swinging helmet visor on their SSC Scout quite easily but when I went to do it, mine had a lot more superglue. It was really, really hard to do it. Hope my Vader nose is one of the lesser glued ones.

I'm considering a solution to the too-small/thin HT chestbox also - seeing if maybe the SSC ESB one can be cast and tweaked to be more ANH.

 

[TonTon]

I'm not crazy about the too thick belt boxes (from the batteries, but maybe it's accurate), now I have to worry about a too thin chest box!

 

[TaliBane]

Here's what I mean about the somewhat too-small chestbox (sorry Matrix for using your pic):

 

[matrix69]

Good stuff, matrix. I like that first image in particular.

Thank you kindly

 

[nahuelins.1998]

my darth vader came with this part or his helmet next to the grill unpainted did anyone recieved him like this? Should i complain with bbts?


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[matrix69]

Here's what I mean about the somewhat too-small chestbox (sorry Matrix for using your pic):

Poor kermit eller looked lost in that suit...where did his neck go!..when everything is squeezed together it heightens the illusion of the cheatbox looking bigger...

 

[matrix69]

The chestbox might be a tad underscaled but not enough to really bother me...View attachment 283831View attachment 283832

 

[Mmmmm Napalm]

my darth vader came with this part or his helmet next to the grill unpainted did anyone recieved him like this? Should i complain with bbts?


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No, it's fine. One of the "tusks" of the ANH helmet was unpainted.

 

[rhboyd]

my darth vader came with this part or his helmet next to the grill unpainted did anyone recieved him like this? Should i complain with bbts?

that's how it's supposed to be. all the weathering and "beat up" aspects are how he looks in Star Wars.

 

[egel]

I realize he was sincere, but everytime someone asks this I:

 

[rhboyd]

I know... but PATIENCE!!! not everyone is aware... and a little kindness is a good thing!!

 

[nahuelins.1998]

Thanks i really didnt know
Lol
Thanks for the answer


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[dw316]

Just opened him, oh man, he's huge!

 

[Chakaman]

The chestbox might be a tad underscaled but not enough to really bother me...View attachment 283831View attachment 283832

Great comparison shots.

Your Vader looks great.

 

[Solo_bones]

The chestbox might be a tad underscaled but not enough to really bother me...View attachment 283831

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Hot damn that's good.

 

[SilverStar17]

I realize he was sincere, but everytime someone asks this I:

I know... but PATIENCE!!! not everyone is aware... and a little kindness is a good thing!!

Both very true.