Which Vader do you want from Sideshow?

[Darth Cruel]

Well, I want me a ROTS Vader...all shiny and new, but I'll take any one they make...

Well, not this one...he's a jedi again...

Not the first one. But I would be absolutely freakin cool with the white "light side" version of Vader. That would look freakin sweet next to the Shadow Stormtrooper for a "negative" effect display!

 

[EVILFACE]

Empire. All gloss black and tunic under the armor.

 

[IrishJedi]

Not the first one. But I would be absolutely freakin cool with the white "light side" version of Vader. That would look freakin sweet next to the Shadow Stormtrooper for a "negative" effect display!

Please don't given them any ideas. Is all the "Shadow This and That" craziness not enough???

 

[BlueLeader]

Give me ANH first and foremost. Have no interest in the "Symmetrical Helmeted" ROTS version, who has a symmetrical head to put it in

 

[galactiboy]

Still ROTJ for me...

 

[firefly2121]

I want ANH...Already have the ROTS...

 

[Brinn 71]

ANH! :chew

 

[Shanester]

If anyone does know of a good site or way of comparing images of Vader in the different films, feel free to post it.

As a kid, I hardly noticed the changes and have never compared pictures. I did notice differences with his life support mechanics and the shininess of his armor, but thats about it.

 

[niennumb1]

ROTJ!!! I want it to pose with my Jedi Luke!

 

[Billy]

ANH as always.

Billy

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yep -- it's A NEW HOPE!

 

[D'oh!]

ANH (or as I used to call it, "Star Wars") for me. We haven't had this version in 1/6 since Kenner made 'em in 1978(?). Oh, sure, there was the Vader vs. Kenobi 2-pack back in the '90s, but that Vader looked more ESB to me.

For me, the first Vader is still the best -- and scariest. His armor looked metal in the first movie; it looks too much like plastic in the sequels (and prequel). Also, the widow's peak and red lenses added to his badness. And from a purely aesthetic p.o.v., I much prefer his robes over the armor.

Anyway, here's an excellent site that compares the helmets in all of the films:

https://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/real_vader_props.htm

 

[Blackhole]

Please don't given them any ideas. Is all the "Shadow This and That" craziness not enough???

Don't you be messing with the Shadow Stuff...

Except the Shadow AT-AT...

That IS crazy...

:emperor:emperor:emperor

 

[bearmodel]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Vaders?

 

[galactiboy]

I think a lot has to do with the shape of the helmet, placement of the tabbards over the shoulder armor, etc. Not huge things, but once you are aware of them you tend to notice them easier. Someone wrote a lengthy post on it if you want to go digging for past Vader threads.

 

[Heart_of_Darkness]

I chose ANH :emperor

 

[Cryoguns]

ANH (or as I used to call it, "Star Wars") for me. We haven't had this version in 1/6 since Kenner made 'em in 1978(?). Oh, sure, there was the Vader vs. Kenobi 2-pack back in the '90s, but that Vader looked more ESB to me.

For me, the first Vader is still the best -- and scariest. His armor looked metal in the first movie; it looks too much like plastic in the sequels (and prequel). Also, the widow's peak and red lenses added to his badness. And from a purely aesthetic p.o.v., I much prefer his robes over the armor.

Anyway, here's an excellent site that compares the helmets in all of the films:

https://web.ukonline.co.uk/bingo275/real_vader_props.htm

Yup, those are many of the same reasons I went with the ANH version for the most part when I made my custom version. I love the robes over the armor especially.

 

[hurricane]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Vaders?

oh god, this is gonna take some time are we sitting comfortably.....actually nope ,take too long, lets just say theres alot between the screen used versions

 

[hurricane]

https://therevanchist.com/costumes/darth_vader/helmet.htm
this links to the helmets but the site seems to have all the listing of all the parts...

 

[D'oh!]

Hey, Hurricane, I've seen photos of your customs on various forums -- you do excellent work!!