Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[Matt S]

My one main beef is a SIMPLE fix: the DOME is simply too small looking. WHY is a proper sized DOME soo much of a challenge?

 

[T.E.D]

cooltoyreview pics:

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Oh.......

 

[galactiboy]

Well clearly a thrown together item given we can see some white tissue paper or goo holding him together under the armor. I think we can all avoid panicking until we see more developed photos.

BTW, Nathan great job on the "lighting" effect. You had me fooled

 

[Weezer]

I'm guessing that's a painted/faux glow on the belt box lights, means the chest plate and belt boxes will not lit?

Sorry if this has already been discussed.

 

[galactiboy]

Yep, Silent Surfer confirmed he's the one that painted the box and he used a faux glow effect.

 

[devilof76]

All the details are great.

He just needs a biger hat.

 

[Maglor]

Gloves aren't pleather. That's paint on a really good sculpt. I was very impressed with the sculpting of them when I painted them. Very realistic texture.

The gloves do look incredible.

For all the praise they received when the prototype of the first Vader was shown, to come back with a helmet that strongly resembles the compromised production version of the same, I think they should take it to heart.

I'm holding my ANH head up next to the screen and it looks completely identical to this helmet (except the new tusks match). So whatever's wrong with the one is wrong with the other.

 

[galactiboy]

I seem to remember it being stated by Sideshow it was all new pieces. So it's possible this is just a stand in head with repainted eyes and tusks) like some are suggesting.

 

[MaulFan]

Noticed another detail missing, the cape doesn't have the collar material, and since even the ANH figure had it so I'm guessing more this is just an unfinished cape. At least it's more open aroun the neck as it should be.

 

[Matt S]

I seem to remember it being stated by Sideshow it was all new pieces. So it's possible this is just a stand in head with repainted eyes and tusks) like some are suggesting.

Thats what it really looks like, but the question is: why not display this piece with the full reveal? Show as much 'new' to it as you can? Why cause unnecessary worry? For all the talent on the Sideshow team, they make some really dumb decisions at times....

 

[galactiboy]

That I cannot explain... maybe someone forgot to bring the correct helmet

 

[MaulFan]

Thats what it really looks like, but the question is: why not display this piece with the full reveal? Show as much 'new' to it as you can? Why cause unnecessary worry? For all the talent on the Sideshow team, they make some really dumb decisions at times....

Same reason for showing a figure off that's not even close to a functional prototype (Grievous)

 

[Matt S]

Same reason for showing a figure off that's not even close to a functional prototype (Grievous)

Good call, but speaking for myself, that's a lot more forgivable on a piece that requires 100% new tooling; with a piece like Vader, people just expect that things like a helmet and dome size to be done right -especially on version 2 of the character. I mean, a Vader helmet and dome sounds easier to pull off than a full on Grievous

 

[6Series]

What the..., I hope PO for this one isn't so soon! Must get this one!

 

[Matt S]

Anyone want to guess what an EX could be this time? Don't think they do another exclusive glove...

If it were up to me, I'd do something super awesome, like a second head portrait with alternative expression. We've seen the one angry one; do another like at the end of ROTJ. Now, that would be an item worthy of an EX

 

[MaulFan]

Good call, but speaking for myself, that's a lot more forgivable on a piece that requires 100% new tooling; with a piece like Vader, people just expect that things like a helmet and dome size to be done right -especially on version 2 of the character. I mean, a Vader helmet and dome sounds easier to pull off than a full on Grievous

Well I'm more making a statement towards putting out a representation for a figure that you don't even have a proper prototype for. Grievous had no articulation yet, he should have been a production peek, not an SDCC centerpiece, and now Vader's a 1/6 Star Wars highlight but it looks like a rushed stand in for an eventual figure. Why put these things out only to upset customers, people are losing faith in getting Grievous, it's never taken over a year from seeing a piece at the booth to getting a preorder, and now, Vader may be getting grief for details that will not be on the final figure but are here for public view. Makes no sense, I can't see what is the gain Sideshow sees when they make the call to do these things.

 

[pixletwin]

Well I'm more making a statement towards putting out a representation for a figure that you don't even have a proper prototype for. Grievous had no articulation yet, he should have been a production peek, not an SDCC centerpiece, and now Vader's a 1/6 Star Wars highlight but it looks like a rushed stand in for an eventual figure. Why put these things out only to upset customers, people are losing faith in getting Grievous, it's never taken over a year from seeing a piece at the booth to getting a preorder, and now, Vader may be getting grief for details that will not be on the final figure but are here for public view. Makes no sense, I can't see what is the gain Sideshow sees when they make the call to do these things.

I feel like they don't care about our opinions as much anymore... or else they think a lot less about them than they used to.

 

[Matt S]

Makes no sense, I can't see what is the gain Sideshow sees when they make the call to do these things.

I agree....I hope they don't create some kind of artificial deadline for themselves. Personally, we've waited this long, just show it off when its good and ready!

 

[FLOSI]

I really think you guys should wait for proper prototype photos before passing judgement on this figure... Saying it's "Just like the ANH version" is in no way accurate.