Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread

[Wor-Gar]

I have one of lforigno's capes. Drapes really nice, but is a bit fragile.

Fragile? Like it falls apart fragile?

 

[TheFiend]

Damn, if I wasn't convinced by Kings pics Im definitely in now with Wor-Gars tutorial. Well done, man. Vader should be here tomorrow finally. I can't wait to get him on my unused Kaustic. It's been sitting in a box in my basement since I got him. I was going to use it for an Arnie bash but honestly I don't think it looks right for Arnie.

 

[Wor-Gar]

^ Thank you, and thank you to everyone for all the kind comments! Really appreciate the notice! And more than happy to help as I truly believe in this mod.

 

[kl241]

And now we'll see some compares of the real difference between both fully dressed Vaders...

Below are BEFORE AND AFTERS... each relative to the same figures, and the following picture has some guidelines to better see the height difference...

Wonder if the Hot Toys ankle extenders (like from Captain America) would help give it just a little bit extra height on par with the modded Pro.

 

[jedijim3002]

Wonder if the Hot Toys ankle extenders (like from Captain America) would help give it just a little bit extra height on par with the modded Pro.

If anything he is perfect now. Luke is only supposed to come up to the bottom of Hans eyes and the bottom of vaders mouth piece. I'd say its spot on and don't mess with it.

 

[abake]

Fragile? Like it falls apart fragile?

Yeah, the collar is very fragile, it'll tear if you're not very careful.
Of course, this was lforigno's first run, so he's probably refined them by now.

 

[Rorywan]

My Vader just arrived. seriously impressed with the sharpness of the sculpt. I have a custom cape and King's recco kaustic body standing by, have to wait until I finish work..


Edit: just got him onto the Kaustic, looks good but the arms look very short IMO?

 

[pixletwin]

Sorry guys but I think the kaustic body looks too short and stocky. But it is good that these custom Vader projects are so non-invasive. If you decide you don't like it, you have a good body to bash with it.

 

[Rorywan]

So a question to anyone who has done the helmet mod, you just force it off yeah?

Thanks.

 

[FLOSI]

Yup. It comes right off with just a little force.

 

[Lejuan]

Yeah, the collar is very fragile, it'll tear if you're not very careful.
Of course, this was lforigno's first run, so he's probably refined them by now.

The collar on mine pulled away from the fabric, but a spot of fabric glue was all it needed. The chain needs careful handling too.

 

[kl241]

Sorry guys but I think the kaustic body looks too short and stocky. But it is good that these custom Vader projects are so non-invasive. If you decide you don't like it, you have a good body to bash with it.

For once I agree with you. I really think those Hot Toys ankle extenders would help.

 

[galactiboy]

Yup. It comes right off with just a little force.

Mine was actually loose when I opened it... there is not much glue holding them together so just getting bumped in shipping seemed to knock it off

 

[Rorywan]

Yup. It comes right off with just a little force.

Mine was actually loose when I opened it... there is not much glue holding them together so just getting bumped in shipping seemed to knock it off

Thanks gents, I got one of Tonys custom capes as well, it's beautiful.

 

[Wor-Gar]

So a question to anyone who has done the helmet mod, you just force it off yeah?

Thanks.

Yup. It comes right off with just a little force.

Yes, but work it back and forth for awhile until you hear the glue crack.

 

[jedijim3002]

Yup.^ What he said.^ That's all I did.

 

[TheFiend]

Hmm, really looking forward to do this mod and see what I think. It's interesting to hear other peoples take on it with the ankle extenders and the short arms. Vader was supposed to be here today but no show. DOn't you hate that? Your totally convinced it's coming a certain day and your anticipating it then nothing.

 

[shockwave]

Checked online and Fed-Ex dropped off the KP02A package today. Looking forward till I get home.

 

[TheFiend]

Got Vader today. He is huuuge.

No seriously, he is comically big. He towers over all my figures.

But other than that I love him! He really commands a presence on the shelf much like Keaton Batman. Your eyes keep going to him. And I don't think it's just the height.

 

[jedijim3002]

He's 14 1/2 inches tall. Way too tall for Vader. Prowse was 6'4" and with boots and helmet maybe 6'7". So 13 3/16 inches would be about perfect. I was only able to mod the body down to 13 1/2 but I'm happy with it.

I also raised up Lando a bit so he is not stock height. The pro body allows you to extend the legs at the knees some. Raised him up to just over 12 inches.