SSC 1/6 ROTJ Emperor and Throne

[MaulFan]

I don't see any of the ROTS look in these at all, I think Tim did a great job capturing all of the subtle features that distinguish the ROTJ prosthetics from ROTS.

 

[automaton]

I don't see any of the ROTS look in these at all, I think Tim did a great job capturing all of the subtle features that distinguish the ROTJ prosthetics from ROTS.

i think you are both right... ROTJ was very darkly lit, and the Emperor's features were not as jarring... but if you look back at stills, one sees that they were there non the less.

 

[Customikey]

The difference between ROTS and ROTJ is startling. I would believe you if you told me they were two completely different

actors.

 

[Coheteboy]

Yah. The more I look at the stills, the less convinced I am of the sculpt. Still looks good, but not as close as it should have been.

 

[automaton]

with 20 some odd years of Sith aging i think the transformation is suited....

 

[Customikey]

Yah. The more I look at the stills, the less convinced I am of the sculpt. Still looks good, but not as close as it should have been.

Well, it's very much an "eye of the beholder" thing with any sculpt, but, having looked at the Emperor as much as I have, I am VERY happy with the sculpt and I think it looks a good 90% like the subject.

 

[MaulFan]

Well, it's very much an "eye of the beholder" thing with any sculpt, but, having looked at the Emperor as much as I have, I am VERY happy with the sculpt and I think it looks a good 90% like the subject.

Agreed, if the sculpt weren't there, I couldn't have gotten the photos I have.

I will say, I can understand the sculpt being iffy for some because once you see it outside of ROTJ-esque lighting, it's something no one's ever seen outside of collectibles, there aren't photos of McDiarmid in that makeup under more common house lighting. At least with non-hooded, normal human faces we get m/ore variety of reference to compare too, but not ROTJ Palpatine.

 

[devilof76]

From the pictures I've seen so far, the new sculpt has what's essential in the difference between the two. It has a much longer and thinner appearance. ROTS Palpatine's face was still relatively taut.

I almost had a chance to know first hand because UPS delivered a day early. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until it was too late for me to be home. I did luck out though because the 10:30-2:00 box yess was checked on the slip so I won't have to wait all day.

 

[Lord Exor]

I concur with Mikey, the sculpt is a veritable reproduction of the make-up utilized in ROTJ. I, however, much prefer the ROTS version. I hope Sideshow revisits it someday.

 

[Darth Mitchell]

I concur with Mikey, the sculpt is a veritable reproduction of the make-up utilized in ROTJ. I, however, much prefer the ROTS version. I hope Sideshow revisits it someday.

Am I weird if I prefer the Lego version?

 

[Darth Cruel]

Am I weird if I prefer the Lego version?

Yes, but we tolerate all kinds here.

 

[YoNoSe]

Alright, frog, we watched the show now unlock the doors!

 

[Anzik]

That looks great Yo!

 

[jkno]

Alright, frog, we watched the show now unlock the doors!

 

[pixletwin]

My Throne comes today. I am actually a bit nervous to find out whether it is damaged or not.

 

[Darth Mitchell]

My Throne comes today. I am actually a bit nervous to find out whether it is damaged or not.

May the Force be with you.

 

[pixletwin]

Damage.. looks like they put it on the wrong truck. All I need is extra handling time.

 

[pixletwin]

Phew! Throne came in one piece with the styro-bits which seem to keep it from being broken.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Phew! Throne came in one piece with the styro-bits which seem to keep it from being broken.

Lucky man!

 

[YoNoSe]

That looks great Yo!

Thanks!

Phew! Throne came in one piece with the styro-bits which seem to keep it from being broken.

Congrats, Pix! This is currently my only SSC 1/6 SW item and I love it. I know you let some stuff go recently so I hope you feel the same.