1/6th Scale Sideshow Boba Fett Figure

[Yodacappy]

I really wish someone from SSC would explain why they made the changes they did.

 

[Invictus Sol]

...Just looks pretty good already. Square vest is actually the only thing about him that bugs me a bit.

The square vest bugs me enough that I'd spend $50.00 or $100.00 to correct it and the braids. I dunno... is that cool that the collector has to have that burden when Sideshow could've just charged $200.00 or $225.00 and released the definitive Boba Fett? It would be one thing to me if the figure to most eyes had no flaws (or was $60.00 with flaws), but the problems with the vest and the braids is missed by no-one with a discerning eye. Anyway, sorry, I shouldn't have gotten into it with you. We just have different points of view when it comes to this release.

 

[OSCORP]

I really wish someone from SSC would explain why they made the changes they did.

LOL

As do i.

 

[Boba Ben]

The square vest bugs me enough that I'd spend $50.00 or $100.00 to correct it and the braids. I dunno... is that cool that the collector has to have that burden when Sideshow could've just charged $200.00 or $225.00 and released the definitive Boba Fett? It would be one thing to me if the figure to most eyes had no flaws (or was $60.00 with flaws), but the problems with the vest and the braids is missed by no-one with a discerning eye. Anyway, sorry, I shouldn't have gotten into it with you. We just have different points of view when it comes to this release.

That's okay. I didn't really notice. I try not to allow myself to get into internet fights.

 

[kl241]

LOL

As do i.

I wonder how many of the changes were mandated by LFL?

 

[Niltusk]

I can't stitch. Will someone volunteer their mom to help me with this mod?

I'll help! Decide what you want stitched and take it to your drycleaners and show their seamstress.
They're redoing my crumbly Anakin vest right now for the cost of an alteration and using real leather. They already did a jet black robe for him with wired hood and smoothed seams inside the hood unlike the original brown one which is all natty. If only I had thought to ask them years ago if they tailored scale clothing.

Probably going to be Boba's first stop iof I can't get the vest to my liking.

 

[joebizz34]

I have a custom Boba that I bought off ebay a long time ago (in a galaxy far far away... sorry couldn't resist) Anyway, it has a very thin but color accurate vest. I'm thinking if I can't get the vest to my liking, I am going to remove the armor pieces off that vest and transport over to this thinner vest as long as it fits the body correctly.

 

[Boba Ben]

I'll help! Decide what you want stitched and take it to your drycleaners and show their seamstress.
They're redoing my crumbly Anakin vest right now for the cost of an alteration and using real leather. They already did a jet black robe for him with wired hood and smoothed seams inside the hood unlike the original brown one which is all natty. If only I had thought to ask them years ago if they tailored scale clothing.

Probably going to be Boba's first stop iof I can't get the vest to my liking.

I never thought of going to the drycleaners for figure alterations. That's pretty cool. I'll probably do that too if I can't get FLOSI to fix it for me.

 

[Invictus Sol]

That's okay. I didn't really notice. I try not to allow myself to get into internet fights.

Don't consider it a fight.

 

[Niltusk]

I never thought of going to the drycleaners for figure alterations. That's pretty cool. I'll probably do that too if I can't get FLOSI to fix it for me.

Yeah, I had never thought about it, but I said something a few weeks back basically joking about needing a "tiny seamstress" to the girl at the front, the next thing I know shes dragging this old lady up front. 1 week later I was blown away by the custom sith cape she made me for 17 bucks, next week I'm hauling the whole doll down, lol.

Can't wait to see what she does with it.

 

[Boba Ben]

Don't consider it a fight.

I don't. It's all cool. Didn't even notice you were upset until you pointed it out. After all, I do like Legos as well.

 

[Haloid1177]

Because you can't sew or you're against sewing on a completed figure?

Can't sew.

 

[Rockhammer]

Pics after a good deal of futzing, like several hours. No hiding with the arms here. I tried to focus on the vest and highlight the remaining blocky-ness.

Alright, flame on!

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[SimpleCRIPPLE]

A few more pics taken after a little more setup. Lighting is a little harsh, but not bad for a first try. Forget to fix the knee pads again. As always, full res pics are on my Flickr.

Giving an idea of the brightness of the base:

IMG_3552.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


IMG_3554.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


IMG_3556.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


IMG_3557.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr


IMG_3558.jpg by SteveDupuy, on Flickr

 

[kl241]

Nice Boba Futtz

 

[Haloid1177]

What did you do to get the vest flatter?

 

[Mandible]

Pics after a good deal of futzing, like several hours. No hiding with the arms here. I tried to focus on the vest and highlight the remaining blocky-ness.

Alright, flame on!

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Great work dude. The braids even look quite good now.

But, for me, the chest still looks concave

 

[Billy Ray]

I agree - we should definitely not need to make adjustments to such a high end item. It should be perfect out of the box.

Unfortunately just removing the backplate and pulling the vest tighter won't work. The sides are sewn improperly.

(The back must be screwed so the front armor doesn't flop around. Medicom used velcro which wasn't very successful).

I tried a few things before I stumbled upon stitching the vest tighter, including bending the stomach armor plate - DO NOT DO THIS - heat will cause it to deform, and not in a good way. That's why I won't post pics. But that isn't needed, the armor is fine.

The stitching can be done on a machine or by hand and just takes a couple of minutes.

Dave, just curious how you tried to heat the armor...hair dryer or water? I've always been leary of using a hair dryer or heat gun, but have never had issues with boiling water.

 

[Corrose]

Gonna reserve judgement seeing it in hand tomorrow. A lot of what folks are complaining about are things that are on the REAL COSTUME. Even some comments about the paint job being bad. I painstakingly painted over 3 months my own ESB Fett helmet, referencing hundreds of photos and paying attention to every nick and scratch... so I know it very well, and Nathan's proto was spot on, even if the factory gets close to what he did it will be a more accurate helmet than most figures out there.

 

[abake]

Love SC and Rockhammer's pics.
Other than the vest and helmet (the visor really bugs me), the figure looks great IMHO...
I really like the tapered look of the pants, really gives off that Boba Fett look.
I'm happy with my Medi-Fett for now, but this figure looks nice. Any chance of getting the hard plastic backing out of the vest?