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OK, here's the best I could do under the yellowish glow of my office lights. I tried a few with the flash on but they turned out awful. I'll try for a few more once I get him home and can play with the lighting.
My opinion of the Vader?
The Good: I asked for him to look Episode IV screen-accurate, right down to the scratches on the dome, obviously slopped paint job, etc. and Glenn nailed it. The helmet and dome are so much closer to the screen prop than Sideshow's it's disturbing. The shin guards with actual buckles in the back are a nice touch, and his height is definitely more in line with the rest of Sideshow's 1:6 line. I don't have any other Sideshow Star Wars figures in my office so I had to pose Vader next to Sean Connery for comparison's sake. The neck brace has actual metal spikes on it (was there a neck brace on the Episode IV costume? Hmm...) and the tusks are also real metal. Seeing as how the eye lenses are actually eye lenses and not red paint, they give the impression that there really could be something living behind them. The tailoring of the cape and body suit are top-notch.
The Bad: There's really only one thing that I think could be improved about Glenn's headsculpt and that's the way the dome rests on top the head. Maybe I'm wrong, Glenn is obviously the Vader Master, but I think the dome could rest further back on the helmet. By this I mean the front of the dome, where the 'V' is, should probably be closer to the helmet, toward the ridged section just above the nose. I pulled the dome off and tried moving it back, but there isn't enough playing room. Regardless, this is a minor gripe. See the last photo for an example of what I mean. Should the point (on the right side of the photo) be further to the left, closer to the helmet? Another thing I might yet futz with is the chest piece. On every Vader figure, it seems a bit too long. And I can't find many good reference photos from Episode IV online, but was it really silver and black in Episode IV? All the photos I find make it look to be one flat black color. Guess I'll be watching Episode IV tonight!
The Ugly: Glenn, are you a smoker? Not a problem - I'll air him out on the balcony tonight.
Anyways, here's the photos:
My opinion of the Vader?
The Good: I asked for him to look Episode IV screen-accurate, right down to the scratches on the dome, obviously slopped paint job, etc. and Glenn nailed it. The helmet and dome are so much closer to the screen prop than Sideshow's it's disturbing. The shin guards with actual buckles in the back are a nice touch, and his height is definitely more in line with the rest of Sideshow's 1:6 line. I don't have any other Sideshow Star Wars figures in my office so I had to pose Vader next to Sean Connery for comparison's sake. The neck brace has actual metal spikes on it (was there a neck brace on the Episode IV costume? Hmm...) and the tusks are also real metal. Seeing as how the eye lenses are actually eye lenses and not red paint, they give the impression that there really could be something living behind them. The tailoring of the cape and body suit are top-notch.
The Bad: There's really only one thing that I think could be improved about Glenn's headsculpt and that's the way the dome rests on top the head. Maybe I'm wrong, Glenn is obviously the Vader Master, but I think the dome could rest further back on the helmet. By this I mean the front of the dome, where the 'V' is, should probably be closer to the helmet, toward the ridged section just above the nose. I pulled the dome off and tried moving it back, but there isn't enough playing room. Regardless, this is a minor gripe. See the last photo for an example of what I mean. Should the point (on the right side of the photo) be further to the left, closer to the helmet? Another thing I might yet futz with is the chest piece. On every Vader figure, it seems a bit too long. And I can't find many good reference photos from Episode IV online, but was it really silver and black in Episode IV? All the photos I find make it look to be one flat black color. Guess I'll be watching Episode IV tonight!
The Ugly: Glenn, are you a smoker? Not a problem - I'll air him out on the balcony tonight.
Anyways, here's the photos:
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Just shy of 2 years... I just got mine.. pics soon. :chew
He's most impressive!
But unfortunately, the RotS deluxe helmet, the unpainted Anakin head and metal tusks for the ANH bits that were part of my order were not included. I tried sending a PM but your mailbox is full, Steph. Please message me to resolve these missing parts of my order. Thanks!
He's most impressive!
But unfortunately, the RotS deluxe helmet, the unpainted Anakin head and metal tusks for the ANH bits that were part of my order were not included. I tried sending a PM but your mailbox is full, Steph. Please message me to resolve these missing parts of my order. Thanks!
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Just got mine.. pics soon.
He's most impressive!
But unfortunately, the RotS deluxe helmet that was part of my order was not included. PM sent mrsH.
you ordered a ROTS as well? nice! lookin forward to your pics mate!
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Just shy of 2 years... I just got mine.. pics soon. :chew
He's most impressive!
But unfortunately, the RotS deluxe helmet, the unpainted Anakin head and metal tusks for the ANH bits that were part of my order were not included. I tried sending a PM but your mailbox is full, Steph. Please message me to resolve these missing parts of my order. Thanks!
OMG im sorry, there pm room now drop me a note, ill get it done.
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yep its , 'new' i cant believe i overlooked it,
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OK, here's the best I could do under the yellowish glow of my office lights. I tried a few with the flash on but they turned out awful. I'll try for a few more once I get him home and can play with the lighting.
My opinion of the Vader?
The Good: I asked for him to look Episode IV screen-accurate, right down to the scratches on the dome, obviously slopped paint job, etc. and Glenn nailed it. The helmet and dome are so much closer to the screen prop than Sideshow's it's disturbing. The shin guards with actual buckles in the back are a nice touch, and his height is definitely more in line with the rest of Sideshow's 1:6 line. I don't have any other Sideshow Star Wars figures in my office so I had to pose Vader next to Sean Connery for comparison's sake. The neck brace has actual metal spikes on it (was there a neck brace on the Episode IV costume? Hmm...) and the tusks are also real metal. Seeing as how the eye lenses are actually eye lenses and not red paint, they give the impression that there really could be something living behind them. The tailoring of the cape and body suit are top-notch.
The Bad: There's really only one thing that I think could be improved about Glenn's headsculpt and that's the way the dome rests on top the head. Maybe I'm wrong, Glenn is obviously the Vader Master, but I think the dome could rest further back on the helmet. By this I mean the front of the dome, where the 'V' is, should probably be closer to the helmet, toward the ridged section just above the nose. I pulled the dome off and tried moving it back, but there isn't enough playing room. Regardless, this is a minor gripe. See the last photo for an example of what I mean. Should the point (on the right side of the photo) be further to the left, closer to the helmet? Another thing I might yet futz with is the chest piece. On every Vader figure, it seems a bit too long. And I can't find many good reference photos from Episode IV online, but was it really silver and black in Episode IV? All the photos I find make it look to be one flat black color. Guess I'll be watching Episode IV tonight!
The Ugly: Glenn, are you a smoker? Not a problem - I'll air him out on the balcony tonight.
Anyways, here's the photos:
im a heavy smoker, they get kept ina cabinet,then 'febreezed' but i guess it needs to be another room. As for the dome, duelly noted, and the armor is correctly colored.
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One off 'sideshow upgrade kit' correct scaled belt boxes, new style belt (great fun machining those straight lines) correct slightly off square and scaled to 1/6 chest box, new armor, new dome, new helmet, has very dark red lenses,direct replacment for sideshow vaders bucket just pop off the old one, on with this one.This is for someone whos also tackling the bulk and height of sideshows vader.
Hey glenn, whats up!
nice to see you back~
those vaders you just posted looks spectaular :droll
any pics of my full option ROTS by the way
PM returned.
Vader and Obi are insanely beautiful!
thanks mate. It was really worth the wait. Opening the box, I was like a kid again watching Star Wars for the first time.
I can't wait to get pics up to show you all.
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One off 'sideshow upgrade kit' correct scaled belt boxes, new style belt (great fun machining those straight lines) correct slightly off square and scaled to 1/6 chest box, new armor, new dome, new helmet, has very dark red lenses,direct replacment for sideshow vaders bucket just pop off the old one, on with this one.This is for someone whos also tackling the bulk and height of sideshows vader.
That SS Vader Upgrade kit is EXACTLY what I was looking for! AMAZING!!! I had been PM-ing the Mrs. about it. Any chance I can get that set from you somewhow?! Please PM me...
P.S., Can't wait to see your tutorial on making cordless cathode sabers. Those will be a MUST to do!!!
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commtechs ANH vaders sculpt, one off so far, heavily reworked hasbro Shaw, bought down in size too,
That's perfect Glenn!! Very happy with it!
Hey... I've replied to your pm in case you missed it.
Thank you!
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