Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[greygoose]

Awesone pics!
This new Vader is looking a lot better, but I'm not sure I need it.

You need it...

 

[anwe]

If you already have a modded (dome, cape, body) Vader the need is questionable. To get this one as good you will need more modding I think.

 

[Jun A]

Already thinking how to give this figure a wash down with the electronics involved.

 

[D. Martin]

Already thinking how to give this figure a wash down with the electronics involved.

I couldn't think of any reason to give this figure a water treatment...

 

[Bo Shrek]

$250 is a crazy amount to spend on any figure but when I do (and have) I feel better knowing it has the Hot Toys label. SS charging this much has me a little uncomfortable like I am not getting the best of the best! I know we are going to hear comments like "Shaw sculpt is not HT quality but its OK". I want to hear head sculpt is AWESOME!!!!

I guess watching more youtube reviews will help me make my decision!!

 

[greygoose]

I guess watching more youtube reviews will help me make my decision!!

Are there any up yet?

 

[D. Martin]

It looks good but I am not feeling the wow factor of $200+

I am. I'm even considering getting a second one for alternate displaying...

What Stormtroopers are these? They kind of look like Sideshow (especially the feet) but the armor seems to fit a bit different and I've not seen any with the white strap for the shoulder bells?

Maybe a tease w/in a preview? Or maybe I'm crazy

No, not a tease… Just the ANH Stormtrooper for SSC. I never really cared for the Stormtrooper figure, so it spends most of its days in storage. I was sad to see the elastics on the bells seems to have given up the ghost. Perhaps elastic degradation? I dunno. Regardless, it went rich back into storage after shooting these pics.

They're the same troopers I think, its just that the stretchy bands for the shoulder armor has been stretched too much and is falling loose. Time to top stick those puppies to the shoulder Dave.

I'd do it if I liked the Stormtrooper figure

 

[galactiboy]

So, are you guys gonna switch out this body for the KP02 again?

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Maybe... really depends on how it looks in-hand. Might start by just cutting out a bit of the thighs or calves. The arms look a bit too thin, but that could easily be fixed with a bit of padding.

No, not a tease… Just the ANH Stormtrooper for SSC. I never really cared for the Stormtrooper figure, so it spends most of its days in storage. I was sad to see the elastics on the bells seems to have given up the ghost. Perhaps elastic degradation? I dunno. Regardless, it went rich back into storage after shooting these pics.

Mystery solved

 

[franciscoliger]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ThBPpLMU8fc​

 

[DiFabio]

I think a little bit of cotton in the arms and legs will go a long way. I think this figure looks fantastic, especially the mask, helmets and lights.

Hot Toys Luke with this guy seems like the ultimate display.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

Crap crap crappity crap crap!

I wasn't planning on getting this Vader since I have the ANH one, but the pictures are twisting my arm!

 

[franciscoliger]

 

[steveo]

The Vader on the right looks like he's ready to give a prostate exam.

 

[Punisher75]

Ok well i never much paid any attention to vaders cod piece throughout the SW films, i guess if thats how its supposed to be then ok.
Nice custom vader there i wish i could get some storm troopers, why hasn't SSC remade those guys?

The pic I posted was of the real Vader with troopers not a figure

 

[lerath666]

$250 is a crazy amount to spend on any figure but when I do (and have) I feel better knowing it has the Hot Toys label. SS charging this much has me a little uncomfortable like I am not getting the best of the best! I know we are going to hear comments like "Shaw sculpt is not HT quality but its OK". I want to hear head sculpt is AWESOME!!!!

I guess watching more youtube reviews will help me make my decision!!

Yup, becuase hot toys allways makes solid gold, perfect likeness, right?

 

[Bo Shrek]

Yup, becuase hot toys allways makes solid gold, perfect likeness, right?

Wow....how far back did you have to go to "prove your point"!!

 

[Invictus Sol]

Agreed that Lucas is pretty far back and no longer representative of HT's work, but they still do have some dogs (any Tony Stark, or proto Ruffalo, for example). When they're on their A game, though, like with DX-13 or Mandarin, they're unbeatable. That said, I think Vader looks great and overall $250 is a reasonable price for everything we're getting in the release.

 

[abake]

I wonder if I can port all of the ANH gear on to the ESB/ROTJ body and boots...
The proportions look better and the two-piece boots will make posing a lot better.

 

[RavenEye]

It comes... with 2 helmets a lit up stand, and rest.. what isnt $250 about it?!

 

[lerath666]

Wow....how far back did you have to go to "prove your point"!!

that IS my point. anything EARLIER than Padawan obiwan is no longer representitive of sideshow's human sculpts. And as soon as Wolfe comes out, Same thing.

Much like hot toys since their early work, sideshow has Dramaticly stepped up their game as well.

Want a more recent example?

It dosn't show in pictures, but obi-wan even has skin texture. the gap is rapidly closing.


point being?

Hot toys is not some magical "best of the best". other companies have some real jems, and this vader loks to be one of them.