Cinemaquette - Darth Vader

[IrishJedi]

The ultimate Vader collectible will be the upcoming eFX 1:1 Darth Vader ANH Helmet.

 

[jkno]

Easy pass. For that money I'll get a few more accurate Stormtrooper and Imperials buckets. CM's are cool, but quite overpriced for what they really are plus 3 CM's = 1:1 SS Endo statue

 

[demorathis]

Does anyone know the preorder policy?

All I know is you order until the orders are filled and then you go on a waitlist if the orders exceed the edition size...
credit card charges upon shipping...
sales tax for california residence is almost 200 bucks - but there's no way around it cuz they are only available through them.

 

[demorathis]

There are changes that were made from the prototype.
enlarged Chest armour, accurate chest box, pleated tunic and proper placement, non visible chain (don't know if its included or not probably not),

the front boot has got to twist outward, and the shoulder bells should be bigger -
but we'll see if they implement the change - sp far it looks like Cinemaquette listens to its collectors. I know these are some criticisms I'd heard -

 

[angelo07stang]

Does the company selling this offer like payment plans like flex pay

 

[firefly76]

Easy pass. For that money I'll get a few more accurate Stormtrooper and Imperials buckets. CM's are cool, but quite overpriced for what they really are plus 3 CM's = 1:1 SS Endo statue

Yea and in another thread it states how inaccurate the stormtroopers are. Geeeesh just say it costs to much and the leg is stopping you from purchasing it...or sometimes we simply don't have the *(robert deniro) to purchase it.

Face the facts you are not going to get a thing that's completely accurate



*CASH

 

[demorathis]

Does the company selling this offer like payment plans like flex pay

not that I'm aware of but it's worth asking them.

 

[demorathis]

Yea and in another thread it states how inaccurate the stormtroopers are. Geeeesh just say it costs to much and the leg is stopping you from purchasing it...or sometimes we simply don't have the *(robert deniro) to purchase it.

Face the facts you are not going to get a thing that's completely accurate



*CASH

I agree...I think we just each have our limits too keep us from overspending on everything we would like to have but at cheaper prices...

Like the the Boba Fett helmet from MR would be the ultimate Boba Fett item i could ever get, but b/c he's not my focus, I can't justify it and little inaccuracies only help tp prevent my purchasing it.

As Vader person, as much as I'd like to get the Rubies DX Vader ESB because it is different from the Don Post DX, the vertical placing of the mesh and the small silver nose don't make the cut for me, and I must pass, unless I find it for $200 -- then I may pick it up.

I don't want it that much...

For the cinemaquette, I just love the piece, and I'll take it despite the bum leg...I think the helmet alone makes it a worthy piece -- it's really very rare to find a collectible with that level of authenticity in the helmet -- it's a well created scan - better than GG's scans...a more accurate face than almost every vader ever made short of the props (even more accurate than the 1:1 sideshow -which i also have -in terms of proportions in the face alone)

I just hope that the electronics last -- p

 

[jkno]

Yea and in another thread it states how inaccurate the stormtroopers are. Geeeesh just say it costs to much and the leg is stopping you from purchasing it...or sometimes we simply don't have the *(robert deniro) to purchase it.

Face the facts you are not going to get a thing that's completely accurate



*CASH

First: If I have the cash or not, and what I do with it, is not other people's business, just to be clear on this.

Second: since this is a discussion forum we can talk about the accuracy of items and such. Otherwise the CM would have looked like before and no improvement. If some people don't like forums/discussion boards they could simply leave, and also if some people like everything the companies throw out, then more power to them, that's exactly the customers they want.

Third: I am getting things that are going to be more accurate and I'm talking about 1:1 stuff.

Fourth: My general focus are OT Imperials and specific focus are Stormtroopers. That could explain something too

Nothing of this take away from the big price of this statue. For the price of this you could almost get a 1:1 Vader on mannequin.

 

[Spiker]

For the price of this you could almost get a 1:1 Vader on mannequin.

Or 2000 Cheeseburgers.

 

[Brent72]

...plus I have the helmets, and the efx ones coming and a lifesize - the imperfect, but now very rare Rubies/ Michael Burnett one (and mine is technically "screen used" -- albeit in the cheesy flick Benchwarmers - NOT Star Wars =P)

I have one of the Rubies/Burnett life-size Vader statues as well. I've been toying around with the idea of getting a proper, screen accurate Vader commissioned by someone on the RPF(if I could even find someone to do it), but I'm not sure if I want to go through the hassle of trying to sell my current statue and get a new one. Even though the Rubies/Vader is not screen accurate, it's a licensed and numbered piece so it should always have at least some value to SW collectors.

 

[demorathis]

I have one of the Rubies/Burnett life-size Vader statues as well. I've been toying around with the idea of getting a proper, screen accurate Vader commissioned by someone on the RPF(if I could even find someone to do it), but I'm not sure if I want to go through the hassle of trying to sell my current statue and get a new one. Even though the Rubies/Vader is not screen accurate, it's a licensed and numbered piece so it should always have at least some value to SW collectors.

I wouldn't touch the face at all (though I've seen a few that were warped)
Just replace the lenses and dome and grill and it'd be perfect...

The Dome is held on via a wingnut (don't be confused by the resin or whatever it is that's in there holding the parts together) the wingnut is underneath the crown of the head and you have to be careful about rmoving it so you don't drop it into the statue.

THen reshape his arms and see if you can fit a leather suit over him -- and replace the proper parts...

right about the fact that its a rare piece -- many have been damaged in homes stores etc -- even the one at disney went the way of month old wonder bread --

there are very very few left in great condition - even fewer on the market

 

[Brent72]

I wouldn't touch the face at all (though I've seen a few that were warped)
Just replace the lenses and dome and grill and it'd be perfect...

The Dome is held on via a wingnut (don't be confused by the resin or whatever it is that's in there holding the parts together) the wingnut is underneath the crown of the head and you have to be careful about rmoving it so you don't drop it into the statue.

THen reshape his arms and see if you can fit a leather suit over him -- and replace the proper parts...

right about the fact that its a rare piece -- many have been damaged in homes stores etc -- even the one at disney went the way of month old wonder bread --

there are very very few left in great condition - even fewer on the market

I probably have one of the very few that still looks brand new. It doesn't have any missing pieces, everything still looks completely clean and all the lights still work perfectly. I don't know what it would be worth on the open market, but I'd hate to part with it at this point. Guess I could always keep it and also get a screen accurate one from someone on the RPF. That wouldn't be overkill at all, would it?

 

[jkno]

Or 2000 Cheeseburgers.

That too.

 

[Chaosorb]

First: If I have the cash or not, and what I do with it, is not other people's business, just to be clear on this.

Second: since this is a discussion forum we can talk about the accuracy of items and such. Otherwise the CM would have looked like before and no improvement. If some people don't like forums/discussion boards they could simply leave, and also if some people like everything the companies throw out, then more power to them, that's exactly the customers they want.

Third: I am getting things that are going to be more accurate and I'm talking about 1:1 stuff.

Fourth: My general focus are OT Imperials and specific focus are Stormtroopers. That could explain something too

Nothing of this take away from the big price of this statue. For the price of this you could almost get a 1:1 Vader on mannequin.

Bravo!!!

 

[demorathis]

Bravo!!!

Yeah you could get a Vader on a mannequin, but personally, I like my pieces to be officially licensed - I don't want bootlegs...
If one comes out, I'll gladly grab it,

but as a collector of Vader stuff, things like lifesize versus smaller scale aren't substitutes, they're complements. And they all add to my Collection.

 

[jkno]

Yeah you could get a Vader on a mannequin, but personally, I like my pieces to be officially licensed - I don't want bootlegs...
If one comes out, I'll gladly grab it,

but as a collector of Vader stuff, things like lifesize versus smaller scale aren't substitutes, they're complements. And they all add to my Collection.

The funny thing is that many of the so called "bootlegs" are in fact more accurate than licensed collectibles. And some are cheaper too (but there are others that are more expensive as well). Just check out RPF, The Prop Den and some of the 501st forums/boards and you'll see what I'm talking about.

To give you an example. We all know the Master Replicas/eFX Stormtrooper Limited Edition helmet (not the CE/PC). It is a beautiful and superb helmet, but it is less accurate than many of the fan made helmets out there, not only in the way it is made, but in design and appearance as well.

The fans who make their prop replicas put their heart and soul in making these, licensed companies most of the time hire a factory in China to do the work. Who would do a better job: a worker who is underpaid and has no care nor understanding about the product he is painting and assembling there, or the fan who knows everything about his stuff and even more, and also needs to have his product recognized by the fans and the eyes of the real specialists? I think the answer is clear.

Not long ago I thought exactly like you, but I opened my eyes. I have to thank a few guys for this epiphany, but now I won't underestimate the fan made products anymore, in fact some of them I'll consider above the licensed items.

I'm afraid if a Vader on a mannequin will be released by a licensed company it won't look as good as a fan made one but would cost the same or more. Just look at the licensed Vader and Stormtrooper by Rubies and the Museum Replicas Stormie armor. Sorry to say it but both companies made a crappola product.

 

[FLOSI]

Something just looks off with this piece...

 

[jet_force_juno]

Not long ago I thought exactly like you, but I opened my eyes. I have to thank a few guys for this epiphany, but now I won't underestimate the fan made products anymore, in fact some of them I'll consider above the licensed items.

Yes but you're arguing the same tired size/accuracy points, without any nod given to the fact that often unlicensed stuff can be more accurate simply because there is no pressure from a licensor, or impact from budgets and time.

The freedom to do exactly as you please is one of the most powerful forces in a fan-made project.

 

[fuzzylojiks]

Something just looks off with this piece...

I agree, the pose just looks kinda awkward.