I try to be more optimistic and believe my biggest problem in 2025 is stressing myself out over pleather degradation.
I did not get ESB Vader and thankfully haven’t gone full into the many details of Vader’s suit between ESB and ROTJ (yet). So for me I’m very eager to get my copy of the deluxe! Will be interesting to see how the electrocuted helmet turns out.
Anyone in here getting both ROTJ and Kenobi Vader?
Hell yeah, I'm getting both deluxes..
For HT I only have original ANH (with some upgrades from the Tarkin 2pk set, the gloves & boots) & the 1/4 scale. I didn't care for the RO version, and it was hard to pass on the ESB both times it was released, but ESB & ROTJ are basically identical so I just decided to wait.
I also have the 1/6 SS original ANH & the 1st ESB/ROTJ deluxe version (kills me they cancelled the concept McQuarrie version). As well as the original ROTJ Medicom and a bunch of the now crappy Hasbro Vaders, even the original Vintage 12" that was mine from childhood (unfortunately lost the saber). I also have the GG Jumbo 12" Vintage Vader.
And don't get me started on 3 3/4" & 6". I have nearly every Vader ever released in those scales. And other scales like the Tomy 10" RAH Vader, that Hasbro 8" rubber Hyperreal Vader... And MANY MANY more Vader collectibles. Most are kept carded and boxed. I have many boxes just labeled Vader #1,2,3,4....
As you obviously can tell, I have a Vader collecting problem.. My collection spans over 40 years of buying this crap.