1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 279 - Star Wars Episode IV: 1/6th scale Darth Vader

[Rheul01]

I don't think waiting for the ESB or RotJ version is the way to go to circumvent having to make mods. I'm almost certain there will be something on them that people will feel the urge to mod as well.

This is true. The people cracking these heads open and whatnot love doing it. It's part of the reason they collect. They do it for their own satisfaction. And that's totally cool.


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[kazar123]

I think he looks great stock. Not 100% accurate but I still think he looks amazing. The only real negative is the gloves, I don't know why they didn't do gloved hands like sideshow's.

 

[SilverStar17]

This is true. The people cracking these heads open and whatnot love doing it. It's part of the reason they collect. They do it for their own satisfaction. And that's totally cool.


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Absolutely.

That's one of the things that's so cool about this hobby in my opinion, is that there is no single "correct" way to collect. Everyone has their own preferences and tastes. Some people live for modding, others like their figures stock. Most people take them out to display them, some like to keep all of their figures MISB. Some like extremely dynamic poses while others prefer museum-esque poses.

That doesn't just apply to this hobby though. Not one person's thumbprint is going to be exactly the same as the next person's, so to speak. People all have their own preferences and likes.

Do what you like.

 

[Rheul01]

MISB I just don't understand...


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[SilverStar17]

MISB I just don't understand...


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I personally don't either, but they may also say the same about people who display their figures, at least from their perspective.

 

[guyver1]

But the problem is I thrive on screen or source accuracy to the character. I don't mind doing some painting or sculpting mods on HT, but it seems like every new post somebody is noticing something that this Vader version needs

 

[rhboyd]

that's gonna be with EVERY release... nothing will every be perfect for EVERYONE...

 

[SilverStar17]

that's gonna be with EVERY release... nothing will every be perfect for EVERYONE...

 

[TaliBane]

that's gonna be with EVERY release... nothing will every be perfect for EVERYONE...

Some are a whole lot closer than others to me out of the box, and some that need modding have things you CAN mod, while others don't. Figs like Vader and SSC 3PO just seem to be hammered right now with mods.

A few things on this Vader are just obviously in need of mods though - the hands/gloves, the chest armor and the shifting up of the belt. I'm pretty sure they will have fixed the hands by the ESB version.

 

[YankeesFanboy]

As long as nobody's forcing you to keep your figures MISB I wouldn't worry about it.

Better gloves and robes sans wire are a must for ESB Vader.

 

[chobits55]

I'd be camping parts of the eventual ESB or ROTJ vader if they are better.

 

[Matt S]

It's an easy mod once you crack the head open,just cut and place a small piece of white plastic behind the lens.Works great and makes the amber color pop.View attachment 246408

Matrix, you are making me want to try. Damn, that looks AMAZING. Thanks - I would never have guessed that was the secret

 

[Bmacattack]

I'm kind of digging him with the Sideshow deluxe cape and robe.

(forgive my old sideshow Leia being there. She's a placeholder. Haha)

 

[SilverStar17]

Looks nice! The cape drapes pretty nicely.

Although to be honest, I think I would prefer the stock cape and tunic. I like the thicker fabric they used.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

Great pic, Bmac! Love the lighting. The robes do look nice too.

 

[Matt S]

Absolutely.

That's one of the things that's so cool about this hobby in my opinion, is that there is no single "correct" way to collect. Everyone has their own preferences and tastes. Some people live for modding, others like their figures stock. Most people take them out to display them, some like to keep all of their figures MISB. Some like extremely dynamic poses while others prefer museum-esque poses.

That doesn't just apply to this hobby though. Not one person's thumbprint is going to be exactly the same as the next person's, so to speak. People all have their own preferences and likes.

Do what you like.

i agree 1000%

 

[Rmsceb]

Just pulled the trigger on Vader. Used the Febuary coupon through SSC. I missed out on that awesome deal through ThinkGeek. I'm not crazy about the gloves, but the rest looks great to me. I'll be happy with one Vader in my collection, so when Hot Toys does the ESB & ROTJ Vaders, I'll most likely pass and just pick up the new gloves if they've improved. Hot Toys is killing my wallet though, since this is my 9th SW figure!

 

[Matt S]

But the problem is I thrive on screen or source accuracy to the character. I don't mind doing some painting or sculpting mods on HT, but it seems like every new post somebody is noticing something that this Vader version needs

Well, it is missing a 1:6 David Prowse under the helmet.....

 

[SilverStar17]

Just pulled the trigger on Vader. Used the Febuary coupon through SSC. I missed out on that awesome deal through ThinkGeek. I'm not crazy about the gloves, but the rest looks great to me. I'll be happy with one Vader in my collection, so when Hot Toys does the ESB & ROTJ Vaders, I'll most likely pass and just pick up the new gloves if they've improved. Hot Toys is killing my wallet though, since this is my 9th SW figure!

My sentiments as well.

I only need one Vader in my collection, as Darth Vader is Darth Vader. My favorite version of him is the ANH version anyway, so I'm more than happy with this figure as my only Vader.

 

[matrix69]

Can we see a full shot of you Vader, Matrix, now with the amber eyes...?

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