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

[Wor-Gar]

Hah, Maybe i'm mistaken. I thought some of the ANH Vaders had allot of brow showing - more that the RO version or are the 2 versions exactly the same?

Pretty sure they're exactly the same molds. There's a myth that one has a larger helmet (meaning dome I think), but that has never been proven in comparisons.

Only the paint is different. But that can make quite a difference.

 

[generalgrevious]

the mask that Hurricane made for me I cut out the eye lenses and used an amber colored photo cells that every one used for the tamashii c3 PO eye mods back when.

 

[IndyMOS]

Pretty sure they're exactly the same molds. There's a myth that one has a larger helmet (meaning dome I think), but that has never been proven in comparisons.

Only the paint is different. But that can make quite a difference.

Yeah paint and colors can make a big difference. The same thing painted differently can appear very different. That might be the case with the new SS Batman compared to the BvS Batman. It's a lighter grey which can make it appear bigger. Can't say for sure with these Vaders but they could use the same helmet sculpts.

the mask that Hurricane made for me I cut out the eye lenses and used an amber colored photo cells that every one used for the tamashii c3 PO eye mods back when.

Sounds like a good way to get the lenses to reflect the amber color. I wish it were more pronounced in the RO figure as that's how it appeared for most of the movie with the exception of the Tantive scenes.

 

[Matt S]

That modded ANH... did you lower the dome or is that just a lens distortion? Looks good either way. I've been thinking bout dropping mine a tad.

Dome was lowered. Once you pop the dome off initially, its pretty easy to do.

 

[IndyMOS]

Oh HELL NO!, I'm thinking of going for that lense mod. It looks great with the enhanced amber like that. Is there a tutorial somewhere going over the mod? I seem to remember something about it, but it's been so long I can't remember.

 

[Spazz]

Oh HELL NO!, I'm thinking of going for that lense mod. It looks great with the enhanced amber like that. Is there a tutorial somewhere going over the mod? I seem to remember something about it, but it's been so long I can't remember.

 

[jkno]

For those that want the lenses to look red, like I did - since I dig changes - do the lens mod, and stick a bright white paper, or a shiny one - like origimi paper, on the inside. It will look red. Think I posted a pic a long time ago. Will see if I can find it.

Lens mod sounds scary, but in the 4 I've done, I've never ever had a problem.

Update: pic with Unmodified R1 helmet (left), modified r1(middle), modified ANH (right). Last two i placed shiny paper behind lenses.

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TO be clear, last two lenses are unpainted, just placed paper behind to make their natural color pop

ANH there on the right is way too low.

 

[egel]

Hmm, did we not have a Vader customs thread for this sort of thing?

 

[D.R.37]

Pretty sure they're exactly the same molds. There's a myth that one has a larger helmet (meaning dome I think), but that has never been proven in comparisons.

Only the paint is different. But that can make quite a difference.

Ahh gotcha
Now I might lower mine a bit.
Watch some vids and might have a go at it.

 

[McHaleyArt]

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[SilverStar17]

Nice!

 

[DiFabio]

Darth Vader looks cooler with reddish eyes, accuracy be damned.

If I could go back in time, I'd force myself into the production and mandate that Vader's eyes be red and lil' Wor would love it.

 

[Ras-al-Ghul]

Ready for the ESB Vader?

 

[cking]

With some super accurate weathering and lots of the mods already described by fellow freaks, I am VERY happy with my ANH Vader.

 

[Creighton]

I was happy with 98 percent of mine before i sold it. Guess what the 2 percent was? haha

 

[generalgrevious]

With some super accurate weathering and lots of the mods already described by fellow freaks, I am VERY happy with my ANH Vader.

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ha the original classic large size action figure of the man him self.

 

[Sturtrup]

I have to thanks ht anh vader for the chest box and the suit. Great stuff!

 

[Cap'n Cook]

I have to thanks ht anh vader for the chest box and the suit. Great stuff!

Nah. That's surely the actual 1:1 suit. Surely?!

 

[Sturtrup]

Nah. That's surely the actual 1:1 suit. Surely?!

You are always too kind with my vader....I'm considering to send you some money!!
Thanks mate! Very appreciate...

 

[Cap'n Cook]

You are always too kind with my vader....I'm considering to send you some money!!
Thanks mate! Very appreciate...

No no I'll send YOU the money and I'll take one Vader.