Sideshow ESB/ROTJ Darth Vader

[Rorywan]

Dangit, Rory. I was more than satisfied with my modded ANH Vader until now.

Beautiful pics, dude!

Sorry. But you should really get him if you can, the only real negative are all these damned QC issues folk seem to be having. Otherwise it's a show stopper.

I think anyone with even the tiniest scratches on the head should return them to SS. This release is all about the perfect glossy helmet.

What are your plans for this one, Rory?

Not a lot to be honest, which is a good thing. Right now the only thing I'm going to do is lower the helmet. Down the road I might look at the height, I reckon he is 13.5" which to me doesn't look too bad, mind you I haven't displayed him with the other figures yet.

 

[dartball]

Got him today FINALLY

Very pleased that his left tusk was still connected but it had punctured through the packing plastic Strong tusk I guess. So no problems for me which I am grateful for. Thank you sideshow!

 

[Anthrapoid]

First mod I'm going to do is to make a BIG boom-box for him to hold on his shoulder, and rollerskates.

 

[TheFiend]

I'd like to see that.

Sent from my SGH-T999L using Tapatalk

 

[Asta]

He just arrived.

Moment of truth.

 

[Radiation74]

Cheers, thanks for letting me know. Here are a few pics of the scratches on my dome. I think this is worth asking for a replacement right? It's the marks on the centre column of the dome on the forehead part.

Yeah that's bad, doesn't look as bad as mine, but it's still nowhere near what a 250 + dollar piece should look like, if I was buying this at walmart! I'd look for a better one. If they don't send a new head, I won't be a happy camper.

 

[Rorywan]

Yeah, that looks like bad molding which has just been painted over.

 

[Asta]

Everything present and correct.

Nothing broken. Nothing missing. No scuffs, no dents, no jagged cap, no crooked Anakin, lights work and the box is perfect.

This thing's a beast!

 

[Lejuan]

Everything present and correct.

Nothing broken. Nothing missing. No scuffs, no dents, no jagged cap, no crooked Anakin, lights work and the box is perfect.

This thing's a beast!

congrats Kuat! Nerves followed by sweet relief

 

[EXOTICLEX]

Too tall.

Not Hot Toys.

Dome is wrong shape.

Hasbro is better.

Too tall.

ANH suit is better.

Arms are skinny.

Saggy pants.

Too tall.

 

[greygoose]

Everything present and correct.

Nothing broken. Nothing missing. No scuffs, no dents, no jagged cap, no crooked Anakin, lights work and the box is perfect.

This thing's a beast!

Did you order through SS?

 

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Yeah that's bad, doesn't look as bad as mine, but it's still nowhere near what a 250 + dollar piece should look like, if I was buying this at walmart! I'd look for a better one. If they don't send a new head, I won't be a happy camper.

Yeah, it's strange that the separate dome piece for the side stand is actually perfect, but the one on the figure isnt!! GGAAHH!!!! Hopefully SSC respond soon indicating they can send me a replacement!

 

[Asta]

congrats Kuat! Nerves followed by sweet relief

Thanks, Lejuan!

The only issues are the ones we already knew about: skinny arms and baggy pants.

I thought I might cure the baggy pants by taking the boots off, but the boot legs are so tight they push the pants back up again!

Not bothering me much, though, as this figure is just so simply stunning.

Love all the minute detail, such as the inside of the reveal sculpt neck piece, or even inside the reveal mask.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

In the words of LL Cool J - they're jingling baby.

 

[Asta]

Did you order through SS?

Yes. Ordered the Ex. And for now will be displaying him with the severed hand.

 

[greygoose]

Yes. Ordered the Ex. And for now will be displaying him with the severed hand.

Ok cool.

 

[Pixelpiper]

There may be at least a few people on the forum who don't know how to use a ruler.

Now I'm starting to wonder if some of the shipped figures weren't different heights. Some people measuring (and photographing, see Rebel Scum) a 14" figure and others 13.5" - odd to say the least.

 

[DarkJedi]

How did they ship it to you? I'm curious

They shipped UPS ground.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

There may be at least a few people on the forum who don't know how to use a ruler.

Now I'm starting to wonder if some of the shipped figures weren't different heights. Some people measuring (and photographing, see Rebel Scum) a 14" figure and others 13.5" - odd to say the least.

Mine stands 13.5" from ground to the peak of the dome, mAybe they need to check the feet are on all the way and the head is on properly?

 

[DarkJedi]

Cheers, thanks for letting me know. Here are a few pics of the scratches on my dome. I think this is worth asking for a replacement right? It's the marks on the centre column of the dome on the forehead part.


Looking at your pics I would definately ask for a replacement. The scratches on yours are not acceptabel. Mine was missing both tusks. The replacement that I got was flawless.