Ralph McQuarrie Darth Vader statue

[j97e1]

That's not Harrison Ford.

 

[TurdFurgusonsHat]

That's not Harrison Ford.

It's not as bad as some people make it out to be. The only Ford sculpt that has ever been nailed to near perfection is the TFA Han.

 

[Phastroh]

That's not Harrison Ford.

lol Yes not the best but the old one would look weird.

 

[costell2]

I got mine a couple weeks ago. I had #116. I shipped it back due to paint problems, specifically two areas (see pics below). Other than that, no issue.

Issue one: was on the right knee. It looks like however it was stacked or packed after the paint application was was on it, the paint was still tacky...d left an imprint on the knee. Very noticeable.

Issue two: was on the exclusive head sculpt. It had a scuff on the front of the dome right above the left eye.



I contacted them immediately. They sent me a return label almost instantly and it was sent back the next day. They stated they would send me a new one after mine arrived back at their warehouse (within two business days). It arrived to them on Thursday. I have a feeling my new one will not get shipped to me until Tuesday, next week (with Monday being a holiday and all).

 

[costell2]

Sorry... I hit submit too fast.... I am a long time member of the RebelScum boards and lurk here from time to time.

Hopefully mine arrives in excellent condition. I hope there will be no broken cape. If that is the case, I will just send it back and just ask for a refund.

I am actually 80/20 on selling it or keeping it. 80% chance of selling, 20% chance of keeping. It really does not go with my collection, but I love the McQuarrie Vader concept.

The other aspect that makes me lean to get rid if it is I do not necessarily like the blue highlights in the paint. When I had it on preorder, I really thought it was the lighting and not actually the paint. Which is weird, because that is the only reason I did NOT get the Vader Mythos. I could not deal with the orange paint. But that is a personal thing I guess.

Anyway, I thought I would share my issues with this statue in case you all want to check your paint application in those areas. I use these bards to see what issues other people are having with their statues from SS.

 

[demorathis]

I didn't like the highlights at first either but I got used to the idea considering most of my Darth Vaders are standard black. Seems like sideshow virtually used the kotobukiya statue and the efx helmet as a reference for colors sns exclusive headsculpt respectively.

 

[demorathis]

Btw if anyone's exclusive head is symmetrical (particularly the dome from front view) pls post pics

 

[LightSword]

I received my exclusive McQuarrie Vader sample ( number 181) a couple of days ago. No issues with it, just a great looking piece which I'm proud to display in my collection. Here's my picture review of Sideshow Collectibles rendition of McQuarrie's conceptual Darth Vader ...






























Note: I'm fine with the blue highlights on the Vader statue. But of course, that's just me, and I can understand it might not be the same for others. To me the statue is representative of McQuarrie's conceptual drawing, where the blue highlights are intended to bring out details and show light reflection against Vader's black armor.

 

[JonEl]

Great display room you've got there

 

[LightSword]

Great display room you've got there

Thanks for your kind comment, JonEl.

 

[dao2]

yeah nice display and u do some fancy as hell pics

 

[BaxterStockman]

Damn those pics are great!

 

[j97e1]

pm me if you are selling this statue. Looking for the EX. Version.

 

[Knightstalker]

Just got my ex version from sideshow. Cape was broken, really disappointed right now. Hoping for a replacement.

 

[Centurion]

Awesome collection LightSword and thanks for sharing.

 

[demorathis]

I received my exclusive McQuarrie Vader sample ( number 181) a couple of days ago. No issues with it, just a great looking piece which I'm proud to display in my collection. Here's my picture review of Sideshow Collectibles rendition of McQuarrie's conceptual Darth Vader ...

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Note: I'm fine with the blue highlights on the Vader statue. But of course, that's just me, and I can understand it might not be the same for others. To me the statue is representative of McQuarrie's conceptual drawing, where the blue highlights are intended to bring out details and show light reflection against Vader's black armor.

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Wow I love your setup!! Makes me wanna move to a place with more room!! Most of my collectibles are stacked around each other and you can't appreciate individual pieces as well.

 

[demorathis]

Note: symmetrical helmet

Anyway, here are some concept and stylized Vaders:

 

[aa909]

great looking statue! wish this was 1/4 scale

 

[demorathis]

great looking statue! wish this was 1/4 scale

I thought it was 1/4 then I realized it'd likely be 1/5 like the mythos collection

 

[TheWhatWhatNow]

Sweet set up. Looks like you're only missing the little McQuarrie Bronze Bust.