Official Sideshow 1/6 ANH Darth Vader PHOTO Thread

[zeiss]

Commtech, I really like yours! It looks better when it isn't too low. Did you also increase the flare? I don't have a dremel. Would it be hard to do the mod with just sand paper?

 

[Commtech]

Commtech, I really like yours! It looks better when it isn't too low. Did you also increase the flare? I don't have a dremel. Would it be hard to do the mod with just sand paper?

zeiss: Sand paper will be really hard and will take you forever. Exacto knives don't work either since it's really hard plastic. I strongly recommend to buy or borrow a dremel. Sand paper won't let you get into those tight areas and you will also risk scratching the outside of your helmet. A dremel will be more precise. Check out this great customizer's review on the Stylus dremel. I use this dremel and I highly recommend it (bought it at Target):

https://www.angelfire.com/mech/jinsaotome/DremelStylus.html

If you don't want to buy a dremel right now, just send me your Vader's head and I'll do it for you. No charge. I'm in California.

Oh, and I didn't increase the flare of the helmet.

 

[SOLIDSNAKE]

truck just pulled out !

WOW !! this figure is super amazing!
thanks sideshow !

a couple of quick pics !

love this pose !! BAD ASS !

this will go perfect with my vader pf and after I get the 1:1 bust " THE CIRCLE IS COMPLETE"

 

[abake]

This must've been covered ages ago, but I just noticed/remembered... didn't Vader have a different saber-hilt in EPIV?

 

[Fia2k9]

This must've been covered ages ago, but I just noticed/remembered... didn't Vader have a different saber-hilt in EPIV?

here's a cool link to a site with that info:

https://www.oohyeahzone.com/collection/collections-vader-sabers.html

 

[RICEaRONI]

"Search your feelings...you know it to be true"

 

[abake]

here's a cool link to a site with that info:

https://www.oohyeahzone.com/collection/collections-vader-sabers.html

Excellent, thanks!

 

[Commtech]

"Search your feelings...you know it to be true"

Beautiful, Rice, just beautiful.

 

[floppy hat jon]

Commtech, I really like yours! It looks better when it isn't too low. Did you also increase the flare? I don't have a dremel. Would it be hard to do the mod with just sand paper?

I think you can do most of what needs to be done with needlenose pliers. You may not be able to get it to sit as low as if you had a dremel, but you should be able to lower it a good bit.

 

[tylerdurden]

whoa, looks like vader's been working out at the gym.
just kidding. nice mod.

 

[Riko]

whoa, looks like vader's been working out at the gym.
just kidding. nice mod.

lol!
David Prowse was a big guy in all ways.

So now I know for sure I modded it exactly right

 

[Lee in MI]

here you go, all the modifications you need to make it perfect

Tutorial for the dome-mod, the chest-mod and the shoulderpadding-mod

Thanks Bro...that helps a ton!

 

[automaton]

i was over at a friend's place and noticed his Vader, much like many of the photos posted here had a very high helmet... mine is not modded yet sits very low... it was quite the difference comparing them in person. i wonder if this hints at a manufacturing issue rather than an intentional decision?

 

[thenammagazine]

i was over at a friend's place and noticed his Vader, much like many of the photos posted here had a very high helmet... mine is not modded yet sits very low... it was quite the difference comparing them in person. i wonder if this hints at a manufacturing issue rather than an intentional decision?

Vader's helmet actually sits quite high, and is longer. Most of the freaks are sacrificing correct height for appropriate length in the lower portion.

 

[Riko]

i was over at a friend's place and noticed his Vader, much like many of the photos posted here had a very high helmet... mine is not modded yet sits very low... it was quite the difference comparing them in person. i wonder if this hints at a manufacturing issue rather than an intentional decision?

I don't know, but there are "ribs" inside of all the domes...so I cannot imagine that all of a sudden they adjusted those ribs inside all of the domes from now on...

Fact is, the dome sits to high to be movie accurate.

 

[automaton]

it is not a huge difference... perhaps a millimeter... but enough to be noticeable... the top eye frame is very visible on my friend's Vader while mine is almost completely hidden.

 

[Commtech]

it is not a huge difference... perhaps a millimeter... but enough to be noticeable... the top eye frame is very visible on my friend's Vader while mine is almost completely hidden.

I see that as something possible.

 

[Bustajesse]

i was over at a friend's place and noticed his Vader, much like many of the photos posted here had a very high helmet... mine is not modded yet sits very low... it was quite the difference comparing them in person. i wonder if this hints at a manufacturing issue rather than an intentional decision?

It is quite possible. Hasbro makes all kinds of running changes in Transformers when they are in production.

 

[jedibear]

The force is with you, Sideshow...

This is fast becoming one of my favorite Sideshow figures!

 

[barryo]

anybody tired of seeing vader pics yet??...
here's mine......

took dv's helmet down just a tad & added a lil' padding on the shoulders.

the stormtroopers were "futured" & mic & tusks were painted.