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

[Darklord Dave]

Makes me think of Chasing Amy where the black militant comic writer is talking about Vader being the blackest guy in the galaxy.
Would be hilarious to watch the entire movie with the muffled original Prowse audio. The JEJ voice is obviously phenomenal and I would guess most wouldn't even necessarily think it's a black voice. I never did, but I was a stupid kid. Curious to know who else Lucas considered.

That's Prowse conjecturing that George wanted a "negro" voice. I don't think JEJ has ever been perceived that way. I think if Orson Welles had been available George would have gone that way. He just wanted someone sonorous and distinctive.

 

[TaliBane]

Makes me think of Chasing Amy where the black militant comic writer is talking about Vader being the blackest guy in the galaxy.
Would be hilarious to watch the entire movie with the muffled original Prowse audio. The JEJ voice is obviously phenomenal and I would guess most wouldn't even necessarily think it's a black voice. I never did, but I was a stupid kid. Curious to know who else Lucas considered.

Only big black actors according to Prowse.

But yeah - I thought of Chasing Amy too (though I do try to avoid thinking of that movie because parts of it creep me out.)

 

[YankeesFanboy]

That comment was bizarre to say the least. JEJ was born in Mississippi and raised in Michigan, a stutterer who became a mute who found his way to the theater stage. If anything, he has one of the most unique voices in the history of pop culture.

 

[momaw]

That's Prowse conjecturing that George wanted a "negro" voice. I don't think JEJ has ever been perceived that way. I think if Orson Welles had been available George would have gone that way. He just wanted someone sonorous and distinctive.

I agree with this. Dave did a great job but he was always angry that his voice had been replaced.

 

[TaliBane]

That's Prowse conjecturing that George wanted a "negro" voice. I don't think JEJ has ever been perceived that way. I think if Orson Welles had been available George would have gone that way. He just wanted someone sonorous and distinctive.

Yeah, I don't think that's what George was thinking at all. It is interesting though - I recently watched an interview with JEJ and he actually said something like "Lucas wanted a darker voice..." (in choosing him) then clarified himself saying he didn't mean in an ethnic sense.

I think Prowse's words are just Prowse's words. Black suit doesn't equal black person.

This thing reminds me of the interview (from 1980) where Billy Dee is asked what he thinks of being the "token black character" (and the woman is trying to be socially relevant, not racist) - he handles it with BDW grace Really hope BD is in TFA - it seems not, but anything is possible I guess.

 

[TonTon]

This thing reminds me of the interview (from 1980) where Billy Dee is asked what he thinks of being the "token black character" (and the woman is trying to be socially relevant, not racist) - he handles it with BDW grace Really hope BD is in TFA - it seems not, but anything is possible I guess.

Me too. Really hoping he's a surprise cast member. I know they didn't get wedge which is also a shame but that actor seems to be "above" Star Wars. BDW even in a tiny role/cameo would be awesome. After all, he blew up the death star in the preceding movie.

 

[TaliBane]

Me too. Really hoping he's a surprise cast member. I know they didn't get wedge which is also a shame but that actor seems to be "above" Star Wars. BDW even in a tiny role/cameo would be awesome. After all, he blew up the death star in the preceding movie.

Maybe if he gets a cameo we might get some more OT Lando figs.

Lando in Skiff outfit is a bizarre omission from Sideshow's Star Wars line too. It's an awesome outfit and the SSC Bespin Lando (despite the standard oversize SSC head issue) is one of my faves and has a perfect likeness. If HT is sticking with main characters in their iconic oufits (with headsculpts that effusively hint at the character so you can contextually guess who it is) then Lando Skiff is the type of fig SSC should be doing.

 

[davidmustang89]

this look good but i wish it came with more

 

[momaw]

Maybe if he gets a cameo we might get some more OT Lando figs.

Lando in Skiff outfit is a bizarre omission from Sideshow's Star Wars line too. It's an awesome outfit and the SSC Bespin Lando (despite the standard oversize SSC head issue) is one of my faves and has a perfect likeness. If HT is sticking with main characters in their iconic oufits (with headsculpts that effusively hint at the character so you can contextually guess who it is) then Lando Skiff is the type of fig SSC should be doing.

Yeah, I hope SS keeps putting out those. We still have to finish off the ESB bounty hunters.

 

[Ebeneezer Jones]

Me too. Really hoping he's a surprise cast member. I know they didn't get wedge which is also a shame but that actor seems to be "above" Star Wars. BDW even in a tiny role/cameo would be awesome. After all, he blew up the death star in the preceding movie.

They should have had a word with Ewan Mcgregor.

Wedge is Ewans uncle.

 

[newmennium]

Finally realized what Hot Toys used for reference for their Vader...



Star Tours

 

[LoNeNg]

He does not really look like a giant here...

 

[shocktrooper_au]

He does not really look like a giant here...

Dunno that guys comb over is making up a lot of height, they are about the same height as my ssc troops to my sac vader actually, great clip thanks for posting

 

[automaton]

Dunno that guys comb over is making up a lot of height, they are about the same height as my ssc troops to my sac vader actually, great clip thanks for posting

that's no "comb over"... that is a pompadour... and the dude knows how to rock it.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Lol , epic clip for many reasons

 

[Asta]

Is that Camp Freddie dressing Mr. Prowse?

 

[ambasah]

That was great. Never saw it before.

 

[eczamurai]

Anyone else notice his dome sits higher in one of the pictures?

 

[Matt S]

That was great. Never saw it before.

me neither...since the helmet snaps into place from the look, what the heck went wrong during the Tie Fighter parts...his dome is half off in some scenes...awesome posting. Thank you

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Way to go Matt - carrying the torch for Lejuan's Chewie prototype.