Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[Jaymig926]

for those that have lowered the dome how hard is it to remove the dome? I have tried but I'm afraid to break it. any tips on how to remove it safely?
Thanks in advance for the help

 

[sithgorilla]

Received my Vader yesterday and yup...one of the tusks are broken off *sigh*. Got to wait for a replacement now.

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[Mmmmm Napalm]

Hello, I bought a 1/6 scale Vader back in June, and was wondering if anyone had any tips regarding his robes and cape. Specifically, how to straighten them. I love the figure overall, but the edges of my figure's robes and cape aren't straight, and it drives me crazy. Any help is appreciated.

 

[sithgorilla]

Think I might return him. Have had him for a couple of days and I'm just not feeling it.


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[KerotanFrog]

You have to pad out the legs, groin, and arms. Looks much better after. I'm really happy with it.

But broken tusk sucks. I was lucky buying from a fellow freak.

 

[KerotanFrog]

Hello, I bought a 1/6 scale Vader back in June, and was wondering if anyone had any tips regarding his robes and cape. Specifically, how to straighten them. I love the figure overall, but the edges of my figure's robes and cape aren't straight, and it drives me crazy. Any help is appreciated.

I did my best to measure it and cut a straight line. QA for the robes just wasn't there. It looks much better for me now. Used to drive me crazy too. Had to cut off a good sliver of fabric.

 

[sithgorilla]

You have to pad out the legs, groin, and arms. Looks much better after. I'm really happy with it.

But broken tusk sucks. I was lucky buying from a fellow freak.

What did you use to pad out the arms?
The figure overall looks good to me, and I like Vader, just not sure if I'm feeling it with this figure. I have a Snowtrooper and HT Stormtrooper and I love them both and am excited about them. Just not feeling the same with this figure.


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[Yodasodabo]

Here's mine that I modded awhile back. Shortened the torso, padded up the body, lowered dome, and that's all I could think of right now. It's been awhile but I'm still happy with this figure.
Hot Toys ANH Vader looks great and I would probably get it if I didn't have this one. But I'll just wait for HT's to do ROTJ Vader. Until then I'm always keeping an eye out for upgrades on my SS. Mainly just want a new head, robes, and chest/shoulder armor.

For scale reference and how he's been posed


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[sithgorilla]

So how did you pad up the body (what material) and how did you lower the dome?


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[KerotanFrog]

What did you use to pad out the arms?
The figure overall looks good to me, and I like Vader, just not sure if I'm feeling it with this figure. I have a Snowtrooper and HT Stormtrooper and I love them both and am excited about them. Just not feeling the same with this figure.


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I used paper towels and masking tape. Masking tape gives necessary bulk that doesn't dissipate. You just can't do too many layers or the suit won't go back on lol. It's easy to do and looks SO MUCH better. Also you can use packing tape to secure the legs of the suit to the end of the leg post so the suit doesn't bunch up when you pull the shin guards up.

 

[sithgorilla]

I used paper towels and masking tape. Masking tape gives necessary bulk that doesn't dissipate. You just can't do too many layers or the suit won't go back on lol. It's easy to do and looks SO MUCH better. Also you can use packing tape to secure the legs of the suit to the end of the leg post so the suit doesn't bunch up when you pull the shin guards up.

I might try that. It just bugs me that I spent $250 on a figure that I will now have to mod, and has a bunch of accessories that I will never use. So basically I spent $250 for just one version of a figure and now I have to mod it as well


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[KerotanFrog]

I might try that. It just bugs me that I spent $250 on a figure that I will now have to mod, and has a bunch of accessories that I will never use. So basically I spent $250 for just one version of a figure and now I have to mod it as well


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That's true, but I didn't mind. Modding was fun and I got to take it apart and put it back together exactly how I wanted it. It gave me a little pride that I personalized my Vader a little bit.

 

[Pro Design]

Here's mine that I modded awhile back. Shortened the torso, padded up the body, lowered dome, and that's all I could think of right now. It's been awhile but I'm still happy with this figure.
Hot Toys ANH Vader looks great and I would probably get it if I didn't have this one. But I'll just wait for HT's to do ROTJ Vader. Until then I'm always keeping an eye out for upgrades on my SS. Mainly just want a new head, robes, and chest/shoulder armor.

For scale reference and how he's been posed


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that looks really good! mind sharing what exactly you did to lower the dome and shorten the torso?

 

[Yodasodabo]

So how did you pad up the body (what material) and how did you lower the dome?


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I too used paper towels and tape. As for the dome, I remember having a hard time. I know I heated it up and got something to wedge it off. Have to be careful, but you're going to have to use some force. Then I used the dome from the display mask since there's not cement glue in there. Lastly I use blu tac to keep it on his head


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[drjedisith]

vader looks great! one thing i would do is put some normal length arms on him? if in fact he originally has longer arms due to the taller original body? he looks a bit too long in the arms. seems once anyone mods the body height, the arms stand out to me.

 

[Yodasodabo]

that looks really good! mind sharing what exactly you did to lower the dome and shorten the torso?

Thanks! I switched the abdomen part with a knockoff ttm19's.

vader looks great! one thing i would do is put some normal length arms on him? if in fact he originally has longer arms due to the taller original body? he looks a bit too long in the arms. seems once anyone mods the body height, the arms stand out to me.

I was actually going for the gorilla look... Haha, But nah, thanks for reminding me about that... Maybe I could switch the body out for HTs ANH if that would work better. If not, think I could live with it


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[Asta]

Got inspired by the photos and talk to finally do something to my Vader as well.

Stripped him down and wrapped gauze bandage around his thighs and forearms. It cured most of the 'groin crease' problem, but not completely because putting the shin part of the boots back on always forces the suit back up a bit.

I think Clipperking cut the bottom off the suit legs and stuck the remainder down. It's a bit drastic for me, but it's a tempting procedure.

 

[Lee in MI]

Might try a dab of gel super glue to hold it in place.

 

[Asta]

Might try a dab of gel super glue to hold it in place.

That would be slightly less drastic than taking scissors to it!

It is much improved anyway though, and I still have Vader in the back corner of a shelf, so I might just leave him now until the next time I get motivated.

HT Vader is looking better today, but for the gap below the chest box. It bodes well for an ESB/ROTJ version, so SS Vader might eventually be consigned to an even darker corner.

 

[sithgorilla]

I too used paper towels and tape. As for the dome, I remember having a hard time. I know I heated it up and got something to wedge it off. Have to be careful, but you're going to have to use some force. Then I used the dome from the display mask since there's not cement glue in there. Lastly I use blu tac to keep it on his head


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I imagine you used a blow dryer to heat it?


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