eczamurai
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At least mine is right handed! 
Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader
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I think I'm finally done with my Vader for the time being (i.e., until better replacement parts like HT are on the market). I'm quite happy with him now, especially considering he's 99% Sideshow (except for the midsection joint).
Of course I forgot to turn on his lights until half was through the photoshoot, and only noticed the fingerprints until seeing the shots on the computer, but oh well, I couldn't be bothered to retake them.
Of course I forgot to turn on his lights until half was through the photoshoot, and only noticed the fingerprints until seeing the shots on the computer, but oh well, I couldn't be bothered to retake them.
Shanester
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Great pics agonistes86. I love the pics of Vader with Poppa Palpatine. Nice work.
Too Much Garlic
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Those pictures are actually pretty good. Well done.
Amazing shot bud!!, and this particular shot me likey soo much!!! Hehehe
Yeah looking awesome, just the red's a bit too strong. Looks almost like he's got rose-colored glasses on, just dial it back a touch.
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Fantasic pics agonistes86, you Vader looks phenomenal, there's no doubt Sideshow's Vader can be made to look very good with minimal effort. Still very satisfied with mine. HT will have to do a lot to get me to buy another Vader.
Thanks, guys.
Thanks. The red is much more prominent in the shots than in real life. The stark contrast to the white face makes it hard to capture on camera, and with increased contrast and color saturation in the shots it pops out a bit too much.
Thanks, King. I used those shots of yours as reference when lowering the dome on mine.
I agree that with minor effort the figure can already be improved greatly. In the end I did modify the body underneath quite a bit, like shortening the forearms, thickening the arms, replacing the midsection with a smaller one, and stuffing the crotch (giggity), but all the sculpted armour parts, bodysuit, and robes were left untouched, they just needed proper futzing.
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Height looks perfect,agoniste. You did a great job 
]Hey Guys ,
I did a slight modification my Vader , I exchanged the new body suit for the older sideshow one and I am very happy with it . I didn't waste the older figure so don't worry , I added the spare helmet dome to the older Sideshow figure and he looks perfect . This is a pic of the new Vader with the old Sideshow Jump Suit . I think it looks very accurate now, I am happy with the height and I modded the helmet dome to angle down more. I am not convinced by the hot toys one yet , I think the dome on the Hot Toys one looks kinda squashed on top . I am sure they will fix it, but my arm will have to be severely twisted to but it when this one is excellent. The accessories , display options , hands, spare head etc etc etc , Hot Toys needs to start adding these extras to their releases because they are charging too much cash otherwise. If this new Vader only comes with hands and a light sabre. Iam noty buying it .
I did a slight modification my Vader , I exchanged the new body suit for the older sideshow one and I am very happy with it . I didn't waste the older figure so don't worry , I added the spare helmet dome to the older Sideshow figure and he looks perfect . This is a pic of the new Vader with the old Sideshow Jump Suit . I think it looks very accurate now, I am happy with the height and I modded the helmet dome to angle down more. I am not convinced by the hot toys one yet , I think the dome on the Hot Toys one looks kinda squashed on top . I am sure they will fix it, but my arm will have to be severely twisted to but it when this one is excellent. The accessories , display options , hands, spare head etc etc etc , Hot Toys needs to start adding these extras to their releases because they are charging too much cash otherwise. If this new Vader only comes with hands and a light sabre. Iam noty buying it .
Looks good. No other mods to the body or suit? Looks like it fits better in the groin.
No just the body suit , I also lowered the dome a little , but not too much . I m not sure the photo I took I had already lowered the dome when I took the photo .
The groin area might a tiny bit of padding , but not too much . I thought that as soon as that old sideshow suit is on this one its perfect . Even the stitching on the gloves lines up perfectly with the suit . The suit that comes with the deluxe figure is horrible and very in accurate . I am not even sure why sideshow changed it , it was perfect to begin with .
eczamurai
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Sideshow set a decent standard for a fully accessoirized figure. But for an accurate Vader HT still has a chance!
My theory:
Figure companies are reluctant to ship "flawed" figures (assymetrical helmets) because most normal collectors will believe it to be a malfunction.
Discuss.
My theory:
Figure companies are reluctant to ship "flawed" figures (assymetrical helmets) because most normal collectors will believe it to be a malfunction.
Discuss.
eczamurai
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Still love it with the current mods.
Helmet is full reveal extensively modded. Mid section replaced and padded. Forearms thickened. Neckpost lowered. Glove modded for right handed "join me" posing.
eczamurai
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Heat the left handed saber wielding hand and reshape it to your hearts desire!!!!!
Cybermaker
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awesome! i really want the emperor. hope ht will release one soon..
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]Hey Guys ,
I did a slight modification my Vader , I exchanged the new body suit for the older sideshow one and I am very happy with it . I didn't waste the older figure so don't worry , I added the spare helmet dome to the older Sideshow figure and he looks perfect . This is a pic of the new Vader with the old Sideshow Jump Suit . I think it looks very accurate now, I am happy with the height and I modded the helmet dome to angle down more. I am not convinced by the hot toys one yet , I think the dome on the Hot Toys one looks kinda squashed on top . I am sure they will fix it, but my arm will have to be severely twisted to but it when this one is excellent. The accessories , display options , hands, spare head etc etc etc , Hot Toys needs to start adding these extras to their releases because they are charging too much cash otherwise. If this new Vader only comes with hands and a light sabre. Iam noty buying it .
Looks great. I picked up a SSC ANH jumpsuit on eBay for $18 (!) and just need some time to get it on him. I'm not planning any other mods though.
The torso-ectomy is intriguing because it looks like it completely fixes the height issue but I'm not that skilled to attempt it.
VintijDroidGutzz
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That older SSC Vader body suit makes ALL the difference.
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Hey guys, im confused by this...
Darth Vader Deluxe 12" Figure Episode VI Return of the Jedi - Star Wars 1/6 Sideshow Lords of the Sith
hasnt vader been out for a while?
Darth Vader Deluxe 12" Figure Episode VI Return of the Jedi - Star Wars 1/6 Sideshow Lords of the Sith
hasnt vader been out for a while?
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