Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread

[Devil_666]

I hear you Drizzle.. I was just joking. I don't see it, but my view/opinion doesn't erase whatever problems someone else has with something. I understand that. Some people don't. And you see it over and over again on here (especially). Person A has a problem with a figure, Person B says "it's fine" and then Person B gets upset because that little statement (God Forbid) doesn't make Person A change their personal view. You're entitled to your opinion. So voice it. If people don't like it.. oh well.

 

[Valfar]

This figure is going to look twice as good with two Stormtroopers flanking him, if they are Marmits even better. I think though i may have to pick up another SS Stormie at some point to complete the setup with Vader..as much as i hate doing the mods for the Stormtroopers but, they are the better/affordable route to go.

 

[IrishJedi]

The mask on the Sideshow Vader head could easily house a 1/6 human portrait behind it.

The mask and collar are pretty much perfect, it's really the dome that everyone's having questions about.

Exactly. I have no issues with the mask at all. It's the dome that is undersized and throws off the look from straight-on angles.

 

[IrishJedi]

what happened..........?

My guess: Lucasfilm.

I knew that the dome didn't looks this small when I saw it at SDCC last year. Very frustrating.

 

[lerath666]

mebbie i'm just blind, but I see allmost no difference between the one at SDCC, and the one maulfan's snapping pics of...

THe helmet flares out a little more on the sdcc one, but that's all i see. and that can likely be fixed with some hot water, and some patience.

 

[jedibear]

I'm pretty confident that once this figure is standing in front of most of us, any of these so-called issues are going to be non-existent. That's not to say "not there"...but the overall presentaion of the figure will be so great, it won't matter to most.

Sean's pictures have demonstrated to me that this figure is a knockout from any angle....

It's like the Stormtrooper....all that fuss about a certain piece of armor and...I just see a great sixth-scale version of this Trooper that had me so impressed by it that I bit the bullet and bought another...same with the 212th Trooper...lot's of complaints about some of the helmet details, and again....the overall excellent presentation of this figure renders any so-called "imperfections" mute for me.

It's great that folks are so stoked by Maulfan's superb presentation in this thread to take every detail of Vader to task, but for me...my Stormtroopers are awaiting their Dark Lord on the display shelf with great anticipation!

 

[Billy]

Congrats maulfan your very lucky and thank you for posting pictures.

Im not happy with the mask and dome but the costume is incredable looking.
He's going to need alot of custom work done.

But he is the best mass prodused vader iver ever seen.Im looking to when I get mine.

Billy

 

[thenammagazine]

mebbie i'm just blind, but I see allmost no difference between the one at SDCC, and the one maulfan's snapping pics of...

THe helmet flares out a little more on the sdcc one, but that's all i see. and that can likely be fixed with some hot water, and some patience.

My thoughts exactly after reviewing the pics. Of course, this isn't meant to encourage the HT fanatic rants like the ones on the last page that plague just about every thread here. I think the figure is well worth what we're paying for it.

 

[Fia2k9]

so nobody thinks the sdcc prototype dome is actually lower in the back? Also, does the neck on the production model look abit long?

 

[thenammagazine]

so nobody thinks the sdcc prototype dome is actually lower in the back? Also, does the neck on the production model look abit long?

I think it's more the lighting and head/camera placement.

 

[lerath666]

I agree COMPLETELY with Nam on this one.

 

[Creighton]

I think I have been reading this thread too much. I was all hyped up about getting this Darth Vader figure and now thanks to the general discussion, I am also concerned (as mentioned earlier) that the soles of Vaders shoes may not be screen accurate.

Im joking. I will NEVER criticize this figure as I only own the Hasbro version.

I think I am going to keep complaining about all the other SS SW figures, like Anakins robot arm peg, Ceremonial Luke and Bespin Han's Likeness, why Leia Boush's backpack wont stay on?, way too tall Luke stormtrooper, pantless Sidious!, sticky feet on stands, wires, loose clothing, glue and paint smudges...

What were we discussing again?

 

[Fia2k9]

I too am a bit concerned, but...I find time and again that pictures cant compare to the figures in hand. With that I have posted my few cent's and will wait untill I am holding mine before I type another word on this matter.

In closing.. Mualfan is a photoshop Pro. Congrats once again on the great pics, and thanks for so many of them!

 

[thenammagazine]

I think I have been reading this thread too much. I was all hyped up about getting this Darth Vader figure and now thanks to the general discussion, I am also concerned (as mentioned earlier) that the soles of Vaders shoes may not be screen accurate.

Im joking. I will NEVER criticize this figure as I only own the Hasbro version.

I think I am going to keep complaining about all the other SS SW figures, like Anakins robot arm peg, Ceremonial Luke and Bespin Han's Likeness, why Leia Boush's backpack wont stay on?, way too tall Luke stormtrooper, pantless Sidious!, sticky feet on stands, wires, loose clothing, glue and paint smudges...

What were we discussing again?

Postcount padding s!

 

[The Drizzle]

I absolutely agree he's the nicest mass-produced Vader yet, there's no doubt about that, but that still might not be enough to sway me. Part of what I have always liked about Vader was the bigness and imposing presence of his helmet, and no one really seems to capture that. I'm still considering going ahead and getting him and flipping him if he doesn't satisfy me, that's probably my best bet because I think I do need to see him in person.

 

[IrishJedi]

same with the 212th Trooper...lot's of complaints about some of the helmet details, and again....the overall excellent presentation of this figure renders any so-called "imperfections" mute for me.

Actually, the complaints about the Utapau Trooper helmet happened when pics of the prototype first appeared. And thanks to the "complaints" from some of us, Sideshow improved it considerably. So... you're welcome.

 

[katkuru]

I think for what you get at that price point it is the best mass produced Vader figure to date. Sure there are some minor issues; visible stiches, one piece boots/shin guards, small helmet etc, but in my book those are minor nick picky items. Most of us customize all our stuff, i know i do. Nothing comes perfect. Vader will be no different, all these issues are quick cheap fixes.

Even the helmet issue, man you guys wait and see all you gotta do is use the Hasbro helmet and bam! Perfection!
I've been waiting for something of this quality since Kenner released the original 14" Vader!

I've also made several custom Vader's over the years and let me tell you it is not cheap! Basically building a lot of things from scratch, kit bashing parts, body modifiying etc. All those things can add up to over $300 plus easy!

With SSC Vader 95% of him is there, seems to me the rest of the upgrades are cake!

I for one cant wait to get my hands on him!

 

[IrishJedi]

I don't recall anyone rushing to cancel this thing because of its minor faults. I see the under-sized dome, but I'm still stoked for the figure and there is no doubt it's the best 1/6 Vader yet and apparently a good product for the pricepoint.

 

[The Drizzle]

I think for what you get at that price point it is the best mass produced Vader figure to date.

Absolutely, I agree!

Even the helmet issue, man you guys wait and see all you gotta do is use the Hasbro helmet and bam! Perfection!

See, this is where you and I diverge. I'm not buying something else to fix it, money's getting tight. That, and I would see the difference between the head plastic, and the Hasbro helmet plastic. Sometimes I think it might be smart for me to wait for the next SS Vader and see if the kinks get worked out.

I've been waiting for something of this quality since Kenner released the original 14" Vader!

It's funny you say that- that is the only Vader I have owned that I really liked, and part of that is because his helmet was properly scaled. He had the right imposing quality. He is actually the standard I measure things against. He was super good for his time.

I've also made several custom Vader's over the years and let me tell you it is not cheap! Basically building a lot of things from scratch, kit bashing parts, body modifiying etc. All those things can add up to over $300 plus easy!

This is why I pretty much only want perfection that needs the most minor of tweaks these days- I have wasted just tons of money over my 42 years trying to fix and futz figures. I pretty much only want trouble-free figures that I don't have to spend money on to fix, and if it costs over $100, it should not need any fixing.

(oh, and BTW, please don't take this as arguing- it occurs to me that due to this being the intarwebz we can't really see the attitude and intention of the person posting- I'm just bringing up what pops up in my mind as I look at it, and try to weigh the merits of the purchase!)

 

[Billy]

Maybe sanding the inside top down of the dome can help improve it alittle and hide the neckbrace so he can be true anh ?

The dome is also too high more like esb and rotj.

Why did they give him a neckbrace ?

These might be easy mods ?

Billy