So you've all seen pics, right? No need for Dave's riot-inducing photography?
Good!
So...#201/2000 - I never responded in the most anticipated piece thread, but this guy has to be it. I'm so glad stuff like this wasn't around when I was 8, I'd have been freaking out that I couldn't get it due to cost.
In fact he arrived early this morning but I couldn't open him because I had plans, but I didn't have to worry all afternoon that the Fedex guy would just leave me a little note. I did have to obssess all day about getting back to the apartment to open him though. When I finally returned I immediately put the Imperial March on and got to attacking the box.
Don't know why they went back to the styrofoam, I much preferred the cut foam, could be a different factory or something. It could also have to do with the how the arms are placed and having to twisty him to the styrofoam. Also the slip cover is cardboard with all the printing on it rather than having the plastic slip covers like Luke and Han.
You have to put the batteries in the base yourself, however there are instructions in the box. The saber hilt top/blade is a seperate piece that plugs in.
It's not obvious is bright light, but turn off the lights and the saber is fantastic! A tad brighter at the base, but it all depends on the angle you're looking at it. The light box lights are a bit pale, but really add to the look of him in the dark.
The cape was a bit difficult to get on, but I don't know how they could do it any different. The chain is metal and can go outside the helmet neck guard or under it.
There are some things I hadn't noticed but I'm sure are screen accurate. The boots are just front guards strapped around back. I guess this changed for later movies, if the Medicom Vader's boots are any indication. The codpiece is a bit high too, although it matches the prototype exactly. I'll have to look at the film again to see if it's that way in the film.
The helmet looks great - glossy where it should be and certainly looks big enough, even with the cape on. But I never had a problem with it before.
Ultimately - he's fantastic! I can't imagine how it could be better unless he started breathing hard and said, "...now I am the master!" Obi-wan has now just surpassed Doom as 2nd most anticipated. I can't wait to pose these guys together!
And if there is actually 2000 exclusives for Sideshow and another 1000 for the Star Wars store, doesn't that make the regular edition more limited? Lastly, is it my imagination or did the price go up on the regular Vader after it sold out? I could swear it was only $300 at the start?! Was I dreaming? 
