Got my new camera today and Vader was first to be photographed.
Great shots
Got my new camera today and Vader was first to be photographed.
Got my new camera today and Vader was first to be photographed.
Hmm, a TTM20 body swap is tempting. Will wait for more pics... Like that 13.5" height, though!I did the TTM-20 body swap last night. Very pleased with the results. Now he is exactly 13.5" tall. Blissy!!!
Good point about the foam. Probably would've prevented a lot of dings/scratches and held the body more securely. Really like HT's use of the soft foam for normal figures and the hard foam for the heavier ones, like diecast or Hulk, etc.I've opened the box and right now I'm visually inspecting before taking off the top plastic shell.
1. The plastic film/bag over the left tusk has a hole in it, the same as many others have shown. The plastic shell in that area is not crushed and can not touch the tusks. It may be possible for Vader to move around in there. The head it tilted a bit to his left side, so if he moves, that tusk would probably hit the plastic shell.
2. Both tusks are in still place.
3. Measured 13 7/8" - 14" from head to toe - this is through the top shell, before unpacking. When I get him out I can be more precise.
4. Removed the top plastic shell - plastic film came up with it. There are many spots on the plastic film that are scratched/dinged from Vader touching them. At $250+ this figure should have been packed in FOAM like Hot Toys, not plastic.
5. It's way more difficult that it needs to be to remove part like the saber hilt from the plastic. Again, it should have been packed in soft foam. Plastic looks and feels CHEAP.
Developing.
Received my replacement belt yesterday and my Vader helmet replacement is due to arrive tomorrow.
So I put him away after the last message as I had some things to do. Just got back and walking up the stairs to my office, no lie, I could smell Vader as I got to the top. Walking down the hall smell getting stronger. By the time I got to my office, i'd already got accustomed to it so now I can't really identify the smell anymore. I hope the guys in the factory and packing areas have some decent ventilation and respirators.
Fantastic shots as always para. What DSLR did you pick up? I picked up a 7100 about 2 weeks ago and Vader was the first to be photographed as well.Got my new camera today and Vader was first to be photographed.
Excellent pic indeed paramoremcr88. Looks like an alternate reality scene where Vader & Luke killed Palpy (the aftermath)
Also I received Vader, missing tusk, emailed SSC sent 3 pics. But the rep said to send one @ a time.
Not sure what was wrong with your old camera Fantastic pics as always man Here are a few not even as good, but I try
Great shots
Absolutely stellar. I don't really think saying any more is needed.
Incredible photos bud! What camera did you buy?
Fantastic shots as always para. What DSLR did you pick up? I picked up a 7100 about 2 weeks ago and Vader was the first to be photographed as well.
Also glad to see you got yours without any QC issues.
I bought a Nikon D3200 and a macro lens.
Many thanks guys, appreciate it.
My Vader did have one QC issue. His helmet is severely scratched in a couple places, but Sideshow are sorting a replacement.
I bought a Nikon D3200 and a macro lens.
Nice one!
Great work!
What macro lens is it? 85mm? 105mm?
I bought a Nikon D3200 and a macro lens.
Got my new camera today and Vader was first to be photographed.
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