Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[pixletwin]

ESB is the only way to display it, period.

Orrrr buy two, like I did.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Orrrr buy two, like I did.

Fair point sir. But your wallet probably hates you

 

[Darth Fok]

I'll still buy this, but the medicom v2 is looking alot better now after seeing these intial pictures. Hope they improve things before the release next year

 

[Invictus Sol]

I have yet to preorder this and with my ESB focus of SW figures including nothing more than HT Luke, SSC Yoda, and SSC Fett, ESB Vader would seemingly be a no-brainer but when I think about it I just feel I "need" to get him to round out the line-up. He's Darth Vader after all. But for the price I just don't pour over the pics marveling at the awesomeness of the figure like I've done for days now with the new Robocop and ED-209.

The same thing happened when ANH Vader was up and I ended up passing on him. I really have been shying away from forking over the cash for "pretty good" figures "just because." I end up having holes in my collection but I prefer to gush over the figures I have, not spend hundreds on placeholder figures because its still technically the "best" on the market.

I'd love a decent Bespin Han but that sure as hell doesn't mean I'm going to go hunt down SSC's old monstrosity just because its the "best."

Well said, Khev. Totally agree with this POV.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

I've been considering the prospect of making a custom Vader figure for a little while now.

I reckon it's probably the only way I'll get a figure that I'm personally happy with - without waiting for five plus years at least. Sourcing the parts will be expensive & time consuming, but it might be the best option now.

 

[LipSmack]

Hasbro has been time tested with SW... they've done a pretty impressive job of keeping the toys stocked in stores even though the last movie came out close nearly a decade ago. I have a feeling the license will stay with them for the long haul.

Same with Sideshow, while not every figure has been a home run, they've sold well and continue to be a popular series. I honestly don't think HT has much interest in pursuing the license on their own... if they did I think they'd have had more than 1 release (an not a single WIP image) since they first announced the DX07.

its Howard Chans most sought after license...

 

[galactiboy]

That's surprising then since they've let it grow cold since Luke was announced and released. Don't get me wrong, Luke was awesome... the nailed it. But at best if a figure is announced at SDCC it will be another year before it's in our hands.

 

[pixletwin]

its Howard Chans most sought after license...

Really? Someone better not tell Ironman. He's bound to get jealous.

 

[LipSmack]

That's surprising then since they've let it grow cold since Luke was announced and released. Don't get me wrong, Luke was awesome... the nailed it. But at best if a figure is announced at SDCC it will be another year before it's in our hands.

well they basically got Sub contracted by Sideshow to do it, in the latest interview with osr he states that their still working on doing more. Problem is Sideshow is being lent the rights from hasbro so its probably a whole lot of paper work and BS to get it done

Really? Someone better not tell Ironman. He's bound to get jealous.

Hes had his day..

 

[demorathis]

Interesting he's listed officially as episode 6 return of the Jedi vader...yet he still has episode 5 chest box...

 

[devilof76]

That would be consistent with the complete lack of consistency in their presentation.

Hes had his day..

Hell, no. They still have Avengers 2 to milk.

 

[ASTRO13ZOMBIE]

This is the first thing I've ever pre ordered from sideshow.
How often are their estimated ship times accurate?

 

[DeadLeaves]

Have a game of darts, wear a blindfold and spin around a few times then chuck that dart. That accurate.

Or just add some months to the date.

 

[ASTRO13ZOMBIE]

Have a game of darts, wear a blindfold and spin around a few times then chuck that dart. That accurate.

Or just add some months to the date.

Thanks

 

[Hollywood]

Have a game of darts, wear a blindfold and spin around a few times then chuck that dart. That accurate.

Or just add some months to the date.

Love it! So true, so true.....remember HTs Sam Flynn.........two years in total from announcement to mailings.

 

[Hollywood]

This is the first thing I've ever pre ordered from sideshow.
How often are their estimated ship times accurate?

Umm.........well that is a matter of perspective. I have always pre-ordered with the expectation of an average 3 month delay in most cases. Sometimes longer....sometimes on time (rare).

 

[budafett]

Recent history for me:

Jack Sparrow PF: Right on time.
Indiana Jones Statue: Orginal Estimate June pushed back to September
Droids PF: Delayed for 3-4 months, shipping in 2 weeks.

 

[Cingen]

What do you guys think will turn out being the best Vader? This or the Medicom version 2.0? Both will cost around the same for me so..

 

[budafett]

What do you guys think will turn out being the best Vader? This or the Medicom version 2.0? Both will cost around the same for me so..

Never been a fan of medicom's Vaders. I preordered SSC's due to the accessories, size, etc

 

[Cingen]

Never been a fan of medicom's Vaders. I preordered SSC's due to the accessories, size, etc

I loved this one and was dead set on preordering it, but in this topic I saw people whine about his legs being too short making him look like a midget and well.. Now I noticed it too, and it cannot be unseen for me on the pictures Hence why I started doubting..