Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[Invictus Sol]

Have to say I'm more than relieved with how it turned out. 100% better than the pics on SSC's site (still don't get why they released those and never bothered updating them). It may still not be 'perfect' but definitely close enough for me.

 

[CollectorGuy]

This will be mine:

 

[bloodgear]

That would've been a nice touch (it's a detail I always notice whenever Vader turns around and walks off on the Star Destroyer bridge). I have a feeling in mass produced 1:6 that it could look sloppy or cause the cape to not hang correctly, though, in which case I'm glad they omitted it. If it can be done well, I'd think it's a job for a customizer. Other thing is, it's a detail you'd only appreciate out of the box or futzing. On the shelf it's not going to be visible from more than a couple feet away.

That's true, considering this cape is hanging better. I just feel they should get them as accurate as possible and depending on the material used it could be possible even at this level.

I suppose it's a similar case to the leather at the top of the cape, that SS included in ANH Vader. It just made me think they might try and put it on this one. It's a wee detail that so many miss.

 

[agonistes86]

Great to see he won't be delayed. Can't wait for my first 1:6 Vader.
I have a Kaustic muscular body ready just in case, but judging from the pics so far it might not even be necessary.

 

[demorathis]

Vast improvement!

I am just perplexed that with all the life size references available to sideshow of vader,
even lower quality figures like kotobukiya, medicom, jakks, can capture the subtle nuances that seem to escape sideshow, like the dome proportions and shape, chest armour shape with correct "lifted" center, sloping mouth grill ( not latest 1/7 koto)...

That said I'm still looking forward to getting mine, and I'm especially happy with the way the cape and tunic drape...even with the licorice suit and extra ledge line on the codpiece

 

[Leon 911]

Vast improvement!

I am just perplexed that with all the life size references available to sideshow of vader,
even lower quality figures like kotobukiya, medicom, jakks, can capture the subtle nuances that seem to escape sideshow, like the dome proportions and shape, chest armour shape with correct "lifted" center, sloping mouth grill ( not latest 1/7 koto)...

That said I'm still looking forward to getting mine, and I'm especially happy with the way the cape and tunic drape...even with the licorice suit and extra ledge line on the codpiece

I agree with you. I mean this is not some random character. Also not like they had to match delicate features like nose, eyes etc. this is one figure they should have gone over and above with and still we see some things off here and there. While there always will be complains this figure in my view could have been way more "wow" especially cause there is no headsculpt (read facial) accuracy people are looking at... Dome etc shld have been perfect...


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[bloodgear]

I agree with you. I mean this is not some random character. Also not like they had to match delicate features like nose, eyes etc. this is one figure they should have gone over and above with and still we see some things off here and there. While there always will be complains this figure in my view could have been way more "wow" especially cause there is no headsculpt (read facial) accuracy people are looking at... Dome etc shld have been perfect...


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Especially since this is their 2nd go.

 

[pixletwin]

Is dome the same size as the HT's Luke exclusive BD Vader/Luke helmet?

Very doubtful. The HT Vader/Luke head is slightly undersized and not quite true 1:6.

 

[D. Martin]

I'd like to hear the opinion of Gino or another Vader expert. To me, in hand, it looks pretty rad.

 

[Leon 911]

I'd like to hear the opinion of Gino or another Vader expert. To me, in hand, it looks pretty rad.

U are suffering from premature E ... Post the pics already my friend... We need to see it.. My 25 dollars are T stake. Need to see of i need to cancel or no...


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[greygoose]

I'd like to hear the opinion of Gino or another Vader expert. To me, in hand, it looks pretty rad.

Looks fine to me but I'm no Vader expert. In this case I'm just happy to getting my first Vader figure.

 

[kl241]

Looks all kind of wrong.

 

[lerath666]

You're right. it looks nothing like Haden Christensen.

 

[Shalamar]

Still no satin/leather trim round the cape. *sigh*

Thats a bit of contention. Likely in the movie, there was NO satin trim at the bottom of the cape. Instead, Vader cape is Wool, lined with Satin, but the Satin and the Wool were not sewn together at the bottom, as it would seriously hinder the flow of the cape when Vader walked.

What you see in the shot, is the outer wool Cape pulling up slightly from the Satin when Vader walks away. I'm told that my personal Cape/Costume does the same when I'm moving around.

 

[RavenEye]

This still being shipped next month right?

 

[Invictus Sol]

Thats a bit of contention. Likely in the movie, there was NO satin trim at the bottom of the cape. Instead, Vader cape is Wool, lined with Satin, but the Satin and the Wool were not sewn together at the bottom, as it would seriously hinder the flow of the cape when Vader walked.

What you see in the shot, is the outer wool Cape pulling up slightly from the Satin when Vader walks away. I'm told that my personal Cape/Costume does the same when I'm moving around.

Cool, thanks for that, Shalamar. Totally makes sense that if sewn, it would bunch up at the bottom and not drape as nicely.

 

[bloodgear]

Thats a bit of contention. Likely in the movie, there was NO satin trim at the bottom of the cape. Instead, Vader cape is Wool, lined with Satin, but the Satin and the Wool were not sewn together at the bottom, as it would seriously hinder the flow of the cape when Vader walked.

What you see in the shot, is the outer wool Cape pulling up slightly from the Satin when Vader walks away. I'm told that my personal Cape/Costume does the same when I'm moving around.

I know that's one possibility. However in certain other shots I've seen, not the scene in ESB when he's walking away, it still looks like it's sewn on the bottom.

And from the Art of Star Wars Singapore 2005, screen used costume

It just really looks like it's stitched there.

I suppose it's another Han Hoth Coat colour debacle but meh. I do see your point though.

 

[Shalamar]

Oh, The cape is definitely stitched at the bottom.. I just think it's more likely just a hemline, than the outer cape and inner cape stitched together.

 

[Jun A]

Tease #3 image from Rebelscum:

Based on this picture, the body needs to be replaced or bring to the gym for some pumping. Biceps are too skinny and this explain also why the pants looks loose. I guessed I have to patch this up with some Tamiya Epoxy Putty.

 

[teemu]

Looks all kind of wrong.

and Zica's turdfoot doesn't?