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he doesn't have an alternative lightsaber thats on o.O
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09-29-2016, 10:17 AM | #3 |
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Also, his robes should be over his chest plate, as they were in A New Hope.
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He's also apparently not going to have it in Rogue One like that.
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09-29-2016, 11:14 AM | #5 |
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That is an absolute beauty but no lightsaber blade or an alternate ignited lightsaber is kind of a questionable decision.
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09-29-2016, 11:16 AM | #6 |
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Maybe he doesn't ignite his lightsaber in Rogue One.
Perish the thought though..... I want him to Unleash Hell upon those damn Rebels.
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09-29-2016, 11:38 AM | #7 |
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This may take place right before a New Hope but that doesn't mean his robes have to be over his chest piece. He obviously changes that look sometimes considering he didn't have it in Empire Strikes Back, Return of The Jedi nor Revenge of the Sith.
He's also apparently not going to have it in Rogue One like that. |
09-29-2016, 11:40 AM | #8 |
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I'm sure Vader will be in this movie for what amounts to a glorified 2-minute cameo, so we're lucky we're even getting this, lightsaber blade or not.
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09-29-2016, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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Sometimes I wear my suit jackets open, sometimes buttoned up. Sometimes a tie, sometimes no tie. Vader sometimes wears it over his armor, sometimes not lol.
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09-29-2016, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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You're simplifying too much. In A New Hope Vaders helmet was not symmetrical and had red tinted lenses for the eyes and his robes over his chest piece. So In Revenge, Rogue One, Empire and Jedi he looks the same. I.E. his look in A New Hope is the only different look he had. Why would Vader switch his robes for like a year or two and then switch back, that's stupid. You think he cares about his fashion statement or comfort level? It's just a continuity error and they're still sticking with not using the New Hope version Vader, which is my favorite version of the character.
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09-29-2016, 01:08 PM | #11 |
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Does anyone have a 'favorite' 6th-scale Vader figure? I've been meaning to pick one up for some time, even pre-ordered at one point, but keep getting sidetracked. |
09-29-2016, 01:16 PM | #12 |
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You're simplifying too much. In A New Hope Vaders helmet was not symmetrical and had red tinted lenses for the eyes and his robes over his chest piece. So In Revenge, Rogue One, Empire and Jedi he looks the same. I.E. his look in A New Hope is the only different look he had. Why would Vader switch his robes for like a year or two and then switch back, that's stupid. You think he cares about his fashion statement or comfort level? It's just a continuity error and they're still sticking with not using the New Hope version Vader, which is my favorite version of the character.
Second off, who says it's stupid that he decides not to wear his robes over his shoulders for awhile vs not. The New Hope version is the most disliked look for Vader, people prefer his glossy helmet, no suspender look, so it's obvious why the movie went this route. You like the new Hope look, guess what? There is a Hot Toys version of it. The Helmet in a New Hope looks poorly made in comparison to his Empire and future looks, I see exactly why they didn't go that route. They perfected his look when he became the big bad guy in Empire.
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Not a star wars collector myself but i know medicom's mafex line has done i think 2 vader's episode 3 & 4 s version the difference being the heads and shoulder pads
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09-29-2016, 01:25 PM | #14 |
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First off, I was kidding.
Second off, who says it's stupid that he decides not to wear his robes over his shoulders for awhile vs not. The New Hope version is the most disliked look for Vader, people prefer his glossy helmet, no suspender look, so it's obvious why the movie went this route. You like the new Hope look, guess what? There is a Hot Toys version of it. The Helmet in a New Hope looks poorly made in comparison to his Empire and future looks, I see exactly why they didn't go that route. They perfected his look when he became the big bad guy in Empire. Bummer about the Hot Toys A New Hope Vader is the pain in the butt it is to turn on the light feature. Kinda ruined it really. This Hot Toys Vader looks great in quality but looks more like some dudes Cosplay or Revenge of the Sith version. And me, that's who says it's stupid for Vader to change how he wears his outfit. Doesn't fit his character, doesn't seem like something he'd do. Sorry if I came off like a jerk, I have that problem some times! |
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Ditto. Compared to ANH, this helmet seems 'off': the brow ridges stick out too far, the carapace is slightly too big and out of proportion with the faceplate, the torso is a bit too short, the hands/fists are a little too small. The effect is to make it look less like tall, classic Vader and more like a little guy in an oversized Vader costume. It's just not the 'definitive' Vader for me. That said, the figure seems well made and might be expected to appeal to lots of fans.
Does anyone have a 'favorite' 6th-scale Vader figure? I've been meaning to pick one up for some time, even pre-ordered at one point, but keep getting sidetracked. I had the Hot Toys A New Hope Vader on order but after reviews of how asinine the light feature was set up, it was a deal breaker for me. Hot Toys and Sideshow have put out some awesome looking Vader figures, I really need one. |
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Anyway, i think the tunic over the chest armor looks much cooler. Also, it breaks up the redundancy of that armor pattern that basically goes from shoulder to shoulder across the chest. The 3 3/4 RO vader seems to have the tunic over the chest piece so I'm not really sure which version exactly is going to appear in the movie. |
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better v1 darth vader
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Personally I'm with the majority in preferring the ESB/ROTJ look but I've always still been fond of the original seeing as it is his debut look. I like the red lenses and the cloth being over the armor kinda adds a sense of deceit to the character. I mainly prefer the later suit because it was more refined and the completely revealed chest armor made him appear more warrior in nature.
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This is a fun article since we're talking about Vader costume designs
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His ROTS look is the most disliked look by far. Don't see much dislike for proto-Vader from ANH(my favorite version) as much as just people preferring his ESB look more.
Yeah, i would've preferred if they followed continuity too. Anyway, i think the tunic over the chest armor looks much cooler. Also, it breaks up the redundancy of that armor pattern that basically goes from shoulder to shoulder across the chest. The 3 3/4 RO vader seems to have the tunic over the chest piece so I'm not really sure which version exactly is going to appear in the movie. |
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This is a fun article since we're talking about Vader costume designs
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I dont dislike it myself but, greatly prefer the ones from the other films. |
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At least they got the gloves right. I do prefer the shiny helmet than the matte, not a fan of the cod piece, or lack of ignited saber accessory. Maybe I should just wait for the ESB figure.
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10-02-2016, 01:05 AM | #24 |
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This is the exact Vader I want and I'm fucking baffled by their decision to not include a lit lightsaber.
I mean what the fuck. We're talking about pennies worth of plastic here for a non-LED lit one; which I'd be fine with. I POed at BBTS but I'll most likely cancel before release unless they show him having a lit lightsaber. It's unreal on a $250 product. |
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This may take place right before a New Hope but that doesn't mean his robes have to be over his chest piece. He obviously changes that look sometimes considering he didn't have it in Empire Strikes Back, Return of The Jedi nor Revenge of the Sith.
He's also apparently not going to have it in Rogue One like that.
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