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

[TonTon]

Do you guys think i should order from bigbadtoystore and lose my nrd from sideshow or should i just hold out a little longer?

I would call and see if you can get the NRD refunded given the amount of time that has gone on. Didn't it originally say January as estimated arrival? Worth a try. But otherwise I'd personally sit tight cause I'm cheap.

 

[Rainbowsteve]

Yeah, I'll be a little more patient. Im just nervous that they wont get anymore stock in.

 

[chobits55]

Here is what I found
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Did that image help? I'd be happy if it did. Btw, superior work on vader!

What matte paint did you use on the hands? I was searching for matte coating paint but only saw spray cans.



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[dw316]

SSC hasn't shipped theirs yet? That's weird, even two of my local stores have them now.

 

[YankeesFanboy]

I believe Sideshow shipped a batch months ago but I don't know if it has shipped subsequently. I'm still waiting.

 

[JazzInc]

Btw, superior work on vader!

What matte paint did you use on the hands? I was searching for matte coating paint but only saw spray cans.



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Thanks. I use Vallejo premium black paint

 

[sithgorilla]

I've been bugging the hell out of Jazz, so I figured I'd give him a break and post a question here [emoji4]
Some have buffed Vaders helmet using either a buffing compound or buffing paste. I went looking for these and there are a ton of different ones. Since I obviously have zero knowledge of this stuff, can anyone recommend one?


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[Bealloki]

Open and honest review on this figure below,

Hopefully you enjoy our honesty on how the design on this lets down a fantastic figure..

Thanks for watching..

Hot Toys Darth Vader Unboxing and Review - YouTube


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[JazzInc]

I've been bugging the hell out of Jazz, so I figured I'd give him a break and post a question here [emoji4]
Some have buffed Vaders helmet using either a buffing compound or buffing paste. I went looking for these and there are a ton of different ones. Since I obviously have zero knowledge of this stuff, can anyone recommend one?


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Actually, because you only want to do a light buffing to get somewhere between gloss and Matt, any buffing agent will be fine. You're not trying to work up to a high gloss, so some small scratches and marks are part of the weathering and most of the compounds will be much finer than you need for this effect

 

[sithgorilla]

Actually, because you only want to do a light buffing to get somewhere between gloss and Matt, any buffing agent will be fine. You're not trying to work up to a high gloss, so some small scratches and marks are part of the weathering and most of the compounds will be much finer than you need for this effect

Right. I guess I was asking because I searched on Amazon and there were these different color bricks of compound (white, red, green...but no black). So I started thinking that the color mattered. I thought there would just be bottles that said "buffing compound" lol.


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[JazzInc]

For normal buffing color doesn't matter

 

[Too Much Garlic]

JazzInc, just absolutely awesome looking. Now... if this was stock HT that would make it the best Vader ever trumping the Marmit by loads. The stock is on par with the Marmit in my view with each their separate strengths and flaws... but yours... just WOW.

 

[fbang]

Can someone explain how to remove the wiring from the robe? I really don't want to go through 956 pages

 

[fbang]

It's ok. I found this old quote

find the end of the wire by feeling for it, then just grab ahold of it, poke it through the inner robe and pull. There is one wire on each side.

 

[jkno]

Wow guys you're really making my day with these nice comments. Here are a few more close-ups because people seem to enjoy them
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SUPERB!!! Vader just came off screen

 

[Bluevoice]

Hi guys, how do you like my Vader?

Having your cake and eating it too!

 

[guyver1]

Good to see Vader looking good with no mods. Blends perfectly if the new Leia figure

 

[loki2371]

Good to see Vader looking good with no mods. Blends perfectly if the new Leia figure

The only mod I think that's absolutely needed is just simply moving up the belt and cod piece.... That alone makes a huge difference and much more accurate portrayal of ANH Vader. I'm happy with just that. Most other mods are such fine details. Some of these modded figures are simply amazing and look incredible like actual screen caps & photos, but I don't think I have the skills or cajones to do what these guys do. Cutting, sanding, painting.... blows my mind of the skills and patience on here. I lose my mind and patience sometimes just simply futzing around for a pose... I do love looking at the awesome jaw dropping pictures though...

 

[Mad Old Lu]

The only mod I think that's absolutely needed is just simply moving up the belt and cod piece.... That alone makes a huge difference and much more accurate portrayal of ANH Vader. I'm happy with just that. Most other mods are such fine details. Some of these modded figures are simply amazing and look incredible like actual screen caps & photos, but I don't think I have the skills or cajones to do what these guys do. Cutting, sanding, painting.... blows my mind of the skills and patience on here. I lose my mind and patience sometimes just simply futzing around for a pose... I do love looking at the awesome jaw dropping pictures though...

I agree! The belt and codpiece mod make an enormous difference right off the bat, and it was good enough for me to be happy with my Vader. And yeah, I don't have the stones to do the mods these brave souls have done! And I actually have an arts background! I just hate doing something drastic to a $300 piece!

Kudos to all you modders!

 

[maru81]

I just did the straight arm mod, quick and easy. His cape now flows more naturally along his arms