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[cerealkeller]

I ordered the head and robe from V2 to put on my RO Vader. I'll see how it looks but I really want more of the ANH Vader look.


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[PopCultKid]

Those comparisons are great. My Vader is now:

ANH V2:
- Boots (seem to be identical with the straps added)

RO:
- Gloves
- Cape
- Belt + Belt Boxes

ANH V1:
- Everything else

At this point I'm not sure I would upgrade anything else based on the available parts from these three figures. He looks pretty awesome to me now -- the boot straps were just an added little bonus as I liked them on the Rogue One figure (but they didn't fit ANH) and liked the results from the ANH customizers who added them.

Jeez I'm so behind on the latest consensus of the perfect Vader build. I know that the original ANH was pretty bulky. I didn't really keep up with the necessary mods, did you remove any under-suit to slim him down?

 

[steve74]

I just received the Tarkin/Vader two pack, now I’m thinking about selling this one.

 

[generalgrevious]

for the TARKIN two pack vader does come with the ANH V1 cape or the RO cape can any one can confirm ?

 

[TonTon]

Jeez I'm so behind on the latest consensus of the perfect Vader build. I know that the original ANH was pretty bulky. I didn't really keep up with the necessary mods, did you remove any under-suit to slim him down?

I hiked up the pants as far as they would go, and this allowed the cod piece to sit normally. I like the bulk of the upper body and even the legs have a heft to them that I think I prefer (the R1 legs look to lean to me).

The new Vader looks great and is probably a better baseline Vader, but I would still change out the outer robe to the Rogue One version and maybe pick up the ANH chest box (this preference is pretty split) and maybe the chest armor (due to the weathering, if you have paint skills there’s no need).

Body on V2 still has enough heft—maybe slightly improved arm and leg proportions from those comparison pics. Body suit is a touch shinier but acceptable and doesn’t seem to have the puffiness of the ANH suit (meaning that each part between the stitching had a raised look).

 

[echo1126]

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can weather the shoulder armor to make it look more screen accurate. I don’t have any paints to repaint the whole thing.

 

[PopCultKid]

I hiked up the pants as far as they would go, and this allowed the cod piece to sit normally. I like the bulk of the upper body and even the legs have a heft to them that I think I prefer (the R1 legs look to lean to me).

The new Vader looks great and is probably a better baseline Vader, but I would still change out the outer robe to the Rogue One version and maybe pick up the ANH chest box (this preference is pretty split) and maybe the chest armor (due to the weathering, if you have paint skills there’s no need).

Body on V2 still has enough heft—maybe slightly improved arm and leg proportions from those comparison pics. Body suit is a touch shinier but acceptable and doesn’t seem to have the puffiness of the ANH suit (meaning that each part between the stitching had a raised look).

Cool, I'll add that to my notes. Lots of catching up on the perfect Vader formula. I have this one, the R1 (plus some extra parts of these sets) and the Tarkin set on the way, so at least I'll have all the parts available. Just have to figure out what to do with them

 

[jkno]

The problem is they gave RO Vader & the Tarkin ANH v2 Vader the hilt from ESB, not ANH. Can't blame them with the RO since Disney screwed up and it's film accurate, but why they gave the Tarkin Vader the wrong hilt makes no sense since the 1st release was correct.

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Since I own the MR full size ANH Vader lightsaber hilt, & the .45 scale ESB hilt it would bother me. Just like if/when HT releases a ROTJ Vader & again give him either the 1st ANH version hilt, or the RO v2 ANH hilt... rather than a proper ROTJ hilt.

ROTJ Vader should come with the ESB hilt, that is the accurate one he used in ESB, not what MR made

 

[loki2371]

ROTJ Vader should come with the ESB hilt, that is the accurate one he used in ESB, not what MR made

?? So what your saying is the below pic of the 3 different screen used lightsabers from each movie is wrong?



here was an auction for an actual screen used lightsaber directly from Elstree Film Studios...

https://www.icollector.com/Stunt-Darth-Vader-Lightsaber-from-Return-of-the-Jedi_i12272075

 

[jkno]

Yes, that is what I'm saying, ESB Vader saber was used in both ESB and ROTJ. Check out RPF and Prop Den, there are long discussions about this.

 

[loki2371]

Yes, that is what I'm saying, ESB Vader saber was used in both ESB and ROTJ. Check out RPF and Prop Den, there are long discussions about this.

I've been on both sights many times. Don't remember reading anything contradicting the ROTJ vader lightsaber that's documented in many official publications and I have seen in person way back when they did the Magic & Myth tour.

https://thepropden.aokforums.com/rotj-darth-vader-lightsaber-ref-pics-vt32.html

There does seem to be some discussion, but a quote from one post :

"I have a question about the ROTJ darth vader lightsaber. Aka the "stunt" one with the cut rod protruding out.
Iv'e researched this and found out the "hero" was actually the MMP ESB saber but in reality there really aren't any hero shots in the movie, nor do you see the saber on his belt and many people have said the "stunt" Vader saber isn't screen accurate."

The OT is a mess visually with so many elements changing from scene to scene, but I'd rather have the most well known version, than there being an error here or there with the MPP ESB version used for a brief scene.

 

[canofhumdingers]

It’s tough to see, but if you look closely when watching the movie, you can tell it’s the ESB saber and NOT the one commonly claimed to be the “ROTJ” saber.

Look at the emitter shroud in the below. It’s clearly the straight slant opening as seen on both the ANH and ESB sabers, and NOT the curvy half-shroud of the purported ROTJ hilt.

 

[SilverStar17]

Is it possible they varied from scene to scene and there was more than one hilt?

 

[SilverStar17]

Took him out for a couple minutes to do some minor futzing after changing the pose on Obi-Wan.

 

[generalgrevious]

On the v2 of this anh vader is the cape the same as v1 or is the cape from the ro vader.

 

[SilverStar17]

By the way, small favor: QGF, would you be able to work your magic and do the light up saber effect on the image of my Vader?

 

[Matt S]

Lol! What parts?

toy anxiety

 

[NDSam]

This is the Tarkin Vader but since it’s ANH just thought I’d post these here.

Very nice figure. I like it way better than my SS deluxe.


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[SilverStar17]

Some really nice looking Vaders.