Possible problem with Sideshow Vader - question...

DPrime · Sep 17, 2009

So I finally got my Ex. Vader out of the box (busy moving, which is why I'm late...), and I noticed that the right knee joint goes forward rather than backward. Is this something I can fix myself, or indicative of a construction error where I'll have to send it back?

Thanks all,
D

shocktrooper_au · Sep 17, 2009

best to just pop its head off and redress it to see if you can turn it around.

hope it goes well for you

lerath666 · Sep 17, 2009

the vader body has a upper thigh rotation that can rotate 360 degrees. you just need to strip him and turn it around

DPrime · Sep 17, 2009

Ugh, this sounds like it's gonna be a pain in the butt... thanks for the advice, though.

djsosharp · Sep 17, 2009

Chin up lad, there's nothing more delightful than stripping Darth Vader.

Crimsonbob · Sep 17, 2009

Be careful with the chest box when stripping him the straps can be quite delicate, just take it slow and dont force it.

djsosharp · Sep 17, 2009

Yeah actually I have a terrible time handling collectibles like this. Always so afraid I'm going to shatter them. Especially hate dealing with the wrist pegs and such.

thenammagazine · Sep 17, 2009

Why the hell would you need to undress the whole figure?! :dunno

Pop off the boot, shimmy up the pant leg so you can get a good grip on the leg beneath and twist it until the knee faces forward... what's wrong with you guys? :huh

ProgMatinee · Sep 17, 2009

i can't vouch for vader, but I'm typically able to fix backwards legs without undressing or even removing boots or anything. you just with one hand hold the leg above the swivel then with the other hand you twist the leg until its facing the right direction, then you go down to the ankle and swivel the boot back to the right direction thereby untwisting the clothing but leaving the knee in the right direction. :lol

I can do it faster than it took to write how to do it. :lol

thenammagazine · Sep 17, 2009

ProgMatinee said:
i can't vouch for vader, but I'm typically able to fix backwards legs without undressing or even removing boots or anything. you just with one hand hold the leg above the swivel then with the other hand you twist the leg until its facing the right direction, then you go down to the ankle and swivel the boot back to the right direction thereby untwisting the clothing but leaving the knee in the right direction.

I can do it faster than it took to write how to do it.

Unfortunately, with how tight the body suit's tucked into the boot (it even impedes some of the joint's poseability), you need to take the boot off.

djsosharp · Sep 17, 2009

Just leave it how it is, call it Old Football Injury Vader.

ProgMatinee · Sep 17, 2009

djsosharp said:
Just leave it how it is, call it Old Football Injury Vader.

FLOSI · Sep 17, 2009

Send it back! Damn sloppy Sideshow!! :monkey1

thenammagazine · Sep 17, 2009

djsosharp said:
Just leave it how it is, call it Old Football Injury Vader.

At least every time you did something wrong you could bend forward and kick yourself in the head. :dunno

Darth Cruel · Sep 17, 2009

You do not need to strip the Vader. You can slowly work it around until it is facing the right way. With a little patience it should not take more than 5 minutes. The ankle articulates as well and all you have to do is turn the middle part of the leg a tiny bit at a time and then adjust the pant leg back to it's original position.

DPrime · Sep 17, 2009

Darth Cruel said:
You do not need to strip the Vader. You can slowly work it around until it is facing the right way. With a little patience it should not take more than 5 minutes. The ankle articulates as well and all you have to do is turn the middle part of the leg a tiny bit at a time and then adjust the pant leg back to it's original position.

Am I going to have to take off his massive boot to do this though?

I don't suppose anyone has pics that can aid in this, if I need to strip him?

thenammagazine · Sep 17, 2009

DPrime said:
Am I going to have to take off his massive boot to do this though?

I don't suppose anyone has pics that can aid in this, if I need to strip him?

You clearly DON'T need to strip him. Just rotate the boot while slightly tugging until it pulls off.

shocktrooper_au · Sep 18, 2009

You can't shimmy up the trouser leg anyway he's got stockings ( I mean socks) built into its trousers. Putting the boots back on properly is a pain anyway
The figure needs a redress any way so why not strip it down and do it all just the once

DPrime · Sep 18, 2009

shocktrooper_au said:
You can't shimmy up the trouser leg anyway he's got stockings ( I mean socks) built into its trousers. Putting the boots back on properly is a pain anyway
The figure needs a redress any way so why not strip it down and do it all just the once

Alright, so is there step-by-step instructions for this somewhere?

I never undress my 12" figures, and Vader looks to be even more complicated than most. I don't want to break anything here...

shocktrooper_au · Sep 18, 2009

Pretty easy once you pop the head & gloves off, once you get them off the rest is pretty self explanitory, just don't rush or go heavy handed & it'll' be fine. I redone it several times to mine now! again you won't need to take the boots

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