Iron Studios 1/4 Darth Vader

[jkno]

The funny thing is old cell batteries last long time and didn't leak as much . The same with some old AA batteries. I had some Soviet era batteries from early 90's in an old radio and they still worked, no leaks nothing.

 

[Stang]

Didnt get a chance to post yet. Im so lucky my waitlist converted last month and got one of these. Im not an avid Star Wars collector. But if there's one Star Wars piece I had to have, this for me personally is the definitive Darth Vader I must own and have my collection.

 

[jkno]

congrats! Yeah, it's a great statue

 

[aa909]

The tiny cell batteries are not to be left inside expensive collectibles. Even AA/AAA alkalines can leak but at least you can use different types that don't

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yup, I replace all my batteries every 6-12 months. It's not worth the risk

 

[matturibe1]

That is a concern, but hopefully they saved the best til last

Hey bud how are you getting a Vader this has been sold out for a while?

 

[dan350zr]

Hey bud how are you getting a Vader this has been sold out for a while?

Someone might of been on the payment plan and decided to cancel for whatever reason.... Or someone returned it and SS figured it was good enough to send to another customer...

 

[Darth Waller]

Hey bud how are you getting a Vader this has been sold out for a while?

I got on the waitlist back on 11/4. A few waitlists got canceled by Sideshow, but mine never did. It is finally converting.

Someone might of been on the payment plan and decided to cancel for whatever reason.... Or someone returned it and SS figured it was good enough to send to another customer...

That’s my biggest fear. Hopefully not.

 

[phobicsquirrel]

I hope that anyone who gets this now does not have any problems since it was hard enough to get all my issues taken care of (between IS and SS both sending stuff).

 

[Stang]

congrats! Yeah, it's a great statue

Thanks!! Is anyone doing custom capes without the wiring for this piece? I like the wired cape for the dramatic effect. But at times Id prefer that it had a loose, naturally hanging cape on him.

 

[DarthRusty]

That'd be an interesting idea.

 

[jkno]

I think the flowing cape (with wire) works well for this action posed Vader. The only issue is the cape is too big, but that can be fixed if you steam it first, and then use something to round the folds to appear more natural. A custom cape would need to replicate the snow effect it has on the lower part too, because the inner cape has it too - and you cannot remove the inner cape, unless unglue it.

 

[Darth Waller]

My Vader shipped.

 

[slynger]

My Vader shipped.

Good luck, buddy. I hope you get a flawless one. It really is a great piece.

 

[jkno]

Congrats DW, let's hope you get a perfect one!

 

[myc]

My Vader shipped.

you are in for a treat!

 

[NAZGUL-KING]

My Vader shipped.

Congrats!

 

[DarthRusty]

Congrats DW, let's hope you get a perfect one!

You're gonna love it!
I stare at mine everyday (it's next to the TV), & I'm still blown away at how perfect it is.

 

[67L88Stingray]

My Vader shipped.

Congrats, can't believe they still have some of these!

 

[jkno]

Show us some pics as soon as you get it!!

 

[Darth Waller]

Vader showed up and he's spectacular! No issues or damage whatsoever! I've never been more nervous opening up a collectible.

I need to get some new batteries for the chest box, because it didn't light up. The base, lightsaber (not crooked!) and belt light up just fine. I'm so relieved it showed up perfect.

No pics yet. As soon as I have time to futz that damn cape and put him in my collectible room, I'll try and take some pictures.