Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread

[jedijim3002]

Those T-Rex arms on the KP2 just don't look right.

T-Rex arms or CeeLo Green?

 

[pixletwin]

 

[Wor-Gar]

Hey, Wor-Gar, how about we get lforigno to make a new body suit too? The bunched up arm material is getting obnoxious.

Wow -- that's better than I would have imagined you'd get out of that big body. Cool!

I'd love a new suit. Mine is fraying and coming apart all over the place. Good thing its mostly covered.

I do think the arms -- biceps -- are too big and restrictive, especially with the suit. Would be nice to swap those arms for slimmer one like they were doing for the Indy mods.

 

[Wor-Gar]

The gloves on the SS were always a bit too long.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Here are some quick shots of my Vader that I took today:

Here's some old pics from 2009 of the original figure, just to put this into perspective.

Does that really look superior to the mods we're doing?

 

[pixletwin]

There are some pros and some cons to the KP mod, but it really is just down to a matter if taste. We do what we can and (whatever that may be) as long as we are happy with the results that is what is important.

 

[Wor-Gar]

There are some pros and some cons to the KP mod, but it really is just down to a matter if taste. We do what we can and (whatever that may be) as long as we are happy with the results that is what is important.

I agree. Just trying to put the repetitive bashing in its place. None of these Vaders look dead on. This thing still looks like a toy. Some look better in favorable lighting. The beauty here really is in the beholder's eye.

So pick your poison based on whether you want to hide Vader's short arms under his cape or live with the knowledge that at any time you could raise Vader's arms over his head even though you never will.

 

[pixletwin]

In the spirit of the thread, I recently reposed (I just threw a stormie in, didn't really take the time yet to pose him) ... but again, sorry, crappy camera/photographer:

 

[TheFiend]

If you don't mind my asking what did you do to the helmet? What tools did you use?

I just wiggled the dome back and forth like WG said until I heard a crack. That was the worst part I thought I was going to break it. Then I used my Dremel to grind down the inside of the dome that makes it sit high and holds it in position. If you don't have a dremel you gotta get one. They are a collectors best friend in this hobby. They are sooo useful and makes your job much easier. I lucked out and my brother gave me one with an extra case with tons of attachments. I haven't glued the dome yet so if you want I can take a pic of what the inside looks like now. It will have to wait until tomorrow though.

Happy at last.

Now let's see some pics with that super articulation, like try to have him hold his saber with both hands.

Tomorrow.

Sent from my LG-E739 using Fiendtalk 2

 

[pixletwin]

Yes please. Pictures would be awesome!

 

[shockwave]

Has anyone tried to trim a little bit off Vader's oven mitts...I mean the gloves.

 

[jedijim3002]

Has anyone tried to trim a little bit off Vader's oven mitts...I mean the gloves.

Haaaa!!! I was thinking the same thing!! It looks like there are only 9 rows of seams for vaders gloves in ANH. The figure has like 11.

 

[shockwave]

Haaaa!!! I was thinking the same thing!! It looks like there are only 9 rows of seams for vaders gloves in ANH. The figure has like 11.

Honestly Jedijim3002 I am tempted to carefully remove a row or two.

 

[jedijim3002]

I hear ya. But will that fix the problem? Not sure.

 

[shockwave]

I hear ya. But will that fix the problem? Not sure.

Just thinking out-loud but this mod might make the arms look a tad longer on the KP-02 body?

I was able to put the KP-02 body together. The only problem I have is the head. I think the ball joint is slightly bigger and I can snap the head in place. I don't want to force it too much or I might break/split the mask. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated. I hope this can be resolved.

Thanks so much.

 

[jedijim3002]

I think someone boiled the head or neck post and it popped right in. Good to hear you got it together. I might have to try it myself too.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Just thinking out-loud but this mod might make the arms look a tad longer on the KP-02 body?

I was able to put the KP-02 body together. The only problem I have is the head. I think the ball joint is slightly bigger and I can snap the head in place. I don't want to force it too much or I might break/split the mask. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated. I hope this can be resolved.

Thanks so much.

Just push down, it will go right in.

What do you hink of the KP body?

 

[King Darkness]

We do what we can and (whatever that may be) as long as we are happy with the results that is what is important.

I agree. Just trying to put the repetitive bashing in its place. None of these Vaders look dead on. This thing still looks like a toy. Some look better in favorable lighting. The beauty here really is in the beholder's eye.

I already said as much a couple times, but some people would rather make snide comments than add anything productive. Meh.......Typical of the mentality around here though.

 

[devilof76]

Snidely tried to ruin Yogi's first Christmas.

 

[shockwave]

Just push down, it will go right in.

What do you hink of the KP body?

I like the body Wor-Gar. I was able to remove the wrist pegs. I made the wrist/forearm hole slightly bigger for the Vader gloves to fit.

Thanks Jedijim3002 I'm happy with the results. I am 90% complete with the mod.

As for the head honestly I have been trying hard to fit the Vader head into the KP02 neck....w/o trying to break the helmet.

I will try again. Thanks everyone.