Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread

[Darklord Dave]

I'm not convinced there's anything wrong with the helmet, but if there were changes, it could be a variety of things -i.e. Lucasfilm requested it, the factory screwed up and wouldn't make the corrections without an additional outlay of funds for new tooling that couldn't be done without a huge delay and costs that would far exceed the budget for the figure, or maybe it's just people are looking for something wrong like they always do with SSC figures.

 

[IrishJedi]

It's certainly one of your first 2 theories, Dave.

I wasn't wanting anything to go wrong with this figure. And like I already said, it's not a deal-breaker. Overall, it's great. But the smaller dome does prevent it from being a complete homerun and now many of us are going to want to customize or replace the dome.

 

[The Drizzle]

Same here, Dave-
I wouldn't have bothered to make sure I was online for the SE preorder if I really didn't have high hopes for it. I know I criticize SS 1:6 stuff a lot, but I also order with full hope that each one is going to be "the one that finally blows me away", and I like to see my money go to American companies when it can. Fact remains, though that far too often there is a corner-cut or a scale issue that ends up leaving me unsatisfied. I'm not happy about it, believe me. I wish I wasn't as picky.

 

[OSCORP]

It's small for sure no doubt about it. No biggie to me, just keeps it from being a 10/10. Instead we have a 9/10...Fine by me!

 

[shocktrooper_au]

Looking at the movie, I dont think it was changed I think they just altered the angle it sits at

 

[AngryEwok]

Yeah, I think it's just the angle, as well. Remember how people made a dig deal about the stormtrooper having no neck? All you had to do was pop the head of, then set it back on.

 

[Darklord Dave]

Same here, Dave-
Fact remains, though that far too often there is a corner-cut or a scale issue that ends up leaving me unsatisfied. I'm not happy about it, believe me. I wish I wasn't as picky.

The scenario I described isn't exactly "corner cutting" but the realities of business.

And believe me, we ALL wish you weren't so picky...

 

[silentman116]

Even after watching the video, I'm still not seeing it. can someone shop them together for me so i can see the changed?

Here they are together:

It definitely looks like something was changed from prototype to production piece. Very strange. Still, this is Sideshow's best figure by far, and even his LDS (little dome syndrome) can't temper my excitement for this one! I hope arrival notices start showing up in the next couple of weeks...

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

I doubt any changes have anything to do with Lucasfilm, that stuff would get taken care of at the prototype stage like it did with Mace and Bespin Luke. If there are differences, my guess would be a problem with the molding during production.

Personally, I think the helmest design itself looks fine. The overall head size is just a bit on the small side imo. Not a deal breaker though.

 

[DCFett]

Just take a look at the angle of the helmet to the plane of the shoulder. The angle is ever so slighty different, but makes the "bell" of the helmet look like his "hair line" is too high.
Ever seen guys with bad line after a haircut?
Well, Vader has a bit of a Timmy-Fade!

It's still cool, just that QVR makes him look ultra-badda$$

 

[DinoLast]

If look at 3.58 in this video the helmet looks fine, but go to 5.00 and the Helmet looks slightly different

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[IrishJedi]

You guys and your "angles". Just look at that straight-on comparison. It's obvious.

 

[DCFett]

You guys and your "angles". Just look at that straight-on comparison. It's obvious.

Hey, the angle of the dome is everything outside of size

 

[Darth Madden]

I only have one thing to say about this thread and about the dome...



We get it... its too small... time to move on.

 

[automaton]

after watching the posted video, i think the more important question is...

what made the Blockade Runner feel that putting a few soldiers at the front door be of any consequence to a Star Destroyer?

 

[DCFett]

What made the ant think he could move that rubber tree plant????

 

[The Mike]

High hopes?

 

[AngryEwok]

what made the Blockade Runner feel that putting a few soldiers at the front door be of any consequence to a Star Destroyer?

...so would you just throw your gun down and surrender? To each his own. IMHO, the Rebel Fleet Troopers were badasses.

 

[D'oh!]

MaulFan, here's a question about the cape (sorry, guys): how does it attach, and can it be placed over the neck of the helmet? Sometimes in ANH, you can see the black chain that holds it together -- I think Vader looks more regal that way.

For a Sith lord, that is.

 

[Commtech]

Big or small dome, I'm still getting this, but I'm glad I have hurricane Vader coming too.