Official 1/6th Darth Vader Thread

[The Josh]

I'm sure the body will be fine but I'm sure for some it will be too loose no matter what. If its like any of the new bodies I've received I'll take it.

 

[MaulFan]

I am optimistic, I'm just saying if someone asked me if there'd be an issue on this figure, I'd say well it's hopeful that with the importance of this figure and the progress they've made with the new bodies in production that Vader should be fine, but until we get it, we just can't tell, rather than speak 100% confident in it, people concerned should have a realistic expectation, so if tragic should happen and the body has issues they're prepared and if it's great, then it's a great relief.

 

[thenammagazine]

I am optimistic, I'm just saying if someone asked me if there'd be an issue on this figure, I'd say well it's hopeful that with the importance of this figure and the progress they've made with the new bodies in production that Vader should be fine, but until we get it, we just can't tell, rather than speak 100% confident in it, people concerned should have a realistic expectation, so if tragic should happen and the body has issues they're prepared and if it's great, then it's a great relief.

 

[MaulFan]

This figure's going to looks so nice.

 

[Darthgothikus]

This figure's going to looks so nice.

and quite possibly free for you my friend!:maul

 

[MaulFan]

and quite possibly free for you my friend!:maul

Or you, or anyone in the contest.

The free isn't the allure of the contest for me though. Being able to do something special for this site relative to the most important figure in this entire line, my whole reason for ever coming to this site, would mean a lot.

Everyone's been on edge to get a Vader since the line started, even more since it was finally announced last year, I would just like to be able to make the early revelation of it on this board be something as special as it ought to be.

 

[Darthgothikus]

Or you, or anyone in the contest.

The free isn't the allure of the contest for me though. Being able to do something special for this site relative to the most important figure in this entire line, my whole reason for ever coming to this site, would mean a lot.

Everyone's been on edge to get a Vader since the line started, even more since it was finally announced last year, I would just like to be able to make the early revelation of it on this board be something as special as it ought to be.

Hi MaulFan - I didn't mean my comment to sound in any way snide. Sorry if it came across wrong. I genuinely respect your work and think you are the most likely candidate to win the competition! Can't say I wouldn't be over the moon if I won... but I shan't be holding my breath.

Whoever wins, I know you're pictures of Vader will do him justice - good luck mate.

 

[MaulFan]

Hi MaulFan - I didn't mean my comment to sound in any way snide. Sorry if it came across wrong. I genuinely respect your work and think you are the most likely candidate to win the competition! Can't say I wouldn't be over the moon if I won... but I shan't be holding my breath.

Whoever wins, I know you're pictures of Vader will do him justice - good luck mate.

Oh no, I didn't take your comment wrong, I just felt like expressing what winning the contest would mean to me, no offense or anything taken from your comment, it's all good

 

[Crimsonbob]

Cant wait to get that vader And good luck with the comp guys

 

[lerath666]

As far as any potential problems with vader, I'd like to point out that sideshow did mystereously delay him an extra two months. I'd think this was for ironing out any potential problems.

 

[Glennfett]

MaulFan-ur pics were the reason i joined this site...besides the fact that i also got into the SSC 12inch SW figures ...this is always a good place to chat,debate,whine,etc etc etc LOL....
so yer,when DOES the comp winners get announced?

 

[JGouse0498]

Well, I think we're all hopeful and feeling good about the chances, but I don't think we're in a position to say it with assurance to anyone concerned about it.

Hence the reason I said "should be"

 

[thenammagazine]

As far as any potential problems with vader, I'd like to point out that sideshow did mystereously delay him an extra two months. I'd think this was for ironing out any potential problems.

 

[tylerdurden]

1) Vader will have a modified armored body (one used on the Clonetrooper) to accommodate the height.

2) "Hurricane" Vaders are custom-built by a fellow board member, so you shouldn't try to compare it with the SSC version since it's apples and oranges.

3) The paint applications are only a major problem when human features are involved. Sideshow is typically really good with non-human faces, masks, etc.

4) The body issues should be all but eliminated by the time Vader rolls around. Clone Kenobi was the worst of the armored body issues. Stormtrooper was less bad but still very wobbly. The Utapau Clonetrooper is significantly better but problems are still being reported. Before Vader, we'll have the Stormtrooper Commander from "Force Unleashed", and it's expected to have less issues.

So I wouldn't worry about body issues with Vader (hopefully...)


Hope that covers your questions. If I'm mistaken about anything, someone please feel free to jump in here.

thanks sith lord, and the rest of u guys who chipped in. very informative.

yeah, i know it's kinda futile to speculate on "possible" issues regarding an item that hasn't even been released yet. at best, it's all educated guesses. but that's exactly what i wanted to hear, since u guys are the resident experts in all things ss & star wars.

i do hope ss is learning from past mistakes, cos it would really annoy me if vader, say, has a loose hip joint and ends up standing like he's in a hula-hoop contest.

As far as any potential problems with vader, I'd like to point out that sideshow did mystereously delay him an extra two months. I'd think this was for ironing out any potential problems.

my local retailer says it's coming sometime in aug. but he's not too sure either. delays are good tho, if it means they're finetuning vader. like everyone's saying, this should be the jewel in the crown for sideshow's star wars line. it BETTER be.

 

[Memnoch]

Well if the target is late June/early July this guy is likely just about or totally finished and ready to take that slow boat to the CA docks.

 

[Puay]

It was nearly a year ago when we first hear of the announcement, it has been a long wait. Thinking back, that was pretty much the case with Leia Boushh too.

 

[automaton]

crazy how quickly a year passes! i hope Vader is in hand before SDCC 09.

 

[Ancient Astronaut]

I can't wait for Vader to arrive. We've all been waiting for a very long time.

 

[DinoLast]

I can't wait to get this.
Looking at MaulFan's Pictures makes me think he might be better than my HT Iron Man.
Surely not?

 

[Crimsonbob]

As far as any potential problems with vader, I'd like to point out that sideshow did mystereously delay him an extra two months. I'd think this was for ironing out any potential problems.

Good point and id rather wait so hes that much better. Well i wouldn't want to wait another year though lol.