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09-07-2019, 06:26 AM | #1 |
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OK, we are live: Hyper Real Darth Vader In-Hand Review
I actually did a bit of a review this time too. LMK if you guys have any questions or need more pics. |
09-07-2019, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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Hm... just a short insight on the overall feel of the figure in hand would be nice. Like the quality of materials used and the heft of the figure compared to mainline Black figures. The teasers of the pictures already cover most angles I would want to see.
Also, is this an articulation demo or a reference to his first clunky steps off of the operation table? |
09-09-2019, 10:51 AM | #3 |
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09-09-2019, 11:11 AM | #4 |
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There are some beautiful shots and in final delivery this piece is impressive but with its price and longevity concerns I won't be picking one up at anything close to full price.
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09-09-2019, 11:28 AM | #6 |
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Wonderful photos. How does the silicone body feel in hand? Does the figure feel solid?
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09-09-2019, 12:20 PM | #7 |
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Hm... just a short insight on the overall feel of the figure in hand would be nice. Like the quality of materials used and the heft of the figure compared to mainline Black figures. The teasers of the pictures already cover most angles I would want to see.
Also, is this an articulation demo or a reference to his first clunky steps off of the operation table? Quote:
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09-09-2019, 12:23 PM | #8 |
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Body is solid. Frame, skeleton under silicone is firm. Almost too firm, requires two hands for most posing. Holds poses well. Feet plant flat. Silicone is very dense, doesn't jiggle or anything. Does give way to all posing.
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09-09-2019, 01:08 PM | #9 |
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I really love the pics man. The scale doesn't bother me at all personally as there's plenty of Vader in any other scale you can imagine. I kind of want to grab this as just a random, nice looking Vader.
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09-09-2019, 02:16 PM | #10 |
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Some of the poses in this review are outright bizarre and out of character for Darth Vader
But they also show how unbelievably dynamic the figure is. Hasbro has not done a very good job of convincing me that this is anything more than a larger, more expensive Black Series figure. This pictorial did just that. Well done. |
09-09-2019, 04:04 PM | #11 |
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I was on the fence before I saw these pics and read your review, but now I 'm pretty sure want one. I have kind of a "Vader shrine" in my collection, but there's nothing close to what one would consider high-end. This doesn't exactly fit that bill, either, but it's well above anything I do have.
I'm not crazy about having to starch and iron the cape myself, but I'll do it (Do it!) if I have to. While I'm at it, I'll probably hit those gloves with some dull coat. Based on these pics, they're just a teensy bit to shiny for my taste. |
09-09-2019, 06:31 PM | #12 |
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The fabric is iron-able, and the starch seemed to work, so it was worth it to me. I'd suggest non-steam medium-low heat tho, it's synthetic. |
09-09-2019, 06:35 PM | #13 |
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Meh, im happy with my Black series vader, ill pass.
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09-09-2019, 08:19 PM | #14 |
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These photos are very helpful to me. It looks like they did a fine job with the helmet sculpt, and I wondered if the arms had enough articulation to make them to look like they're gripping the belt: they do, evidently.
Did you have to prop the figure somehow to prevent it from falling over in image 12, where Vader is down on one knee? Medicom and Figuarts look crummy by comparison. I'm sold. I wonder what other characters are planned for this scale. Given the slightly larger scale and improved soft goods, I would anticipate more unmasked characters with fabric outfits. If Luke's headsculpt looks reasonably good, I could go for a entire line. Thanks for the great shots. |
09-10-2019, 12:25 AM | #15 |
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At a similar price and gimmick to mezco, this figure is a rip off, they still cant mould and paint a lightsaber properly, or the chest details.
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09-10-2019, 12:29 AM | #16 |
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while the 1st figuarts vader is a little skinny etc compared to later releases by mafex for example.
you should look at their new release https://tamashii.jp/item/12972/ |
09-10-2019, 05:13 AM | #17 |
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@digger318, sorry mate. How can you compare this to SHF? SHF pales in comparison to me.. That short cape and its the only soft goods, not to mention the visible joints. To each of its own, but I can't wait for next week when my Vader is joining my collection. Even harder to wait for Luke once they make him right as current images are renders only and not a final product. I do hope they go for all major chars in the saga, so I can get them all
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09-10-2019, 07:04 AM | #18 |
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So yeah, I have a riser under his knee and wrapped the cape around. I am not sure about the pure capabilities of the skeleton, but it is possible that the silicone body overlay reduces it's range. More skeleton pics here |
09-10-2019, 01:01 PM | #19 |
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This looks like a fantastic figure for $80. I'd imagine if this proves to be successful for Hasbro, they'll try it in other lines. I'd love to some MCU Avengers in this style, but only if they had super accurate costumes and accurate face printing.
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09-10-2019, 01:32 PM | #20 |
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While it certainly looks good, I wonder if Darth Vader, a character constantly covered head to toe in his outfit, is the best first release of a series of figures touted for a seamless, silicon skin overlaying a metal skeleton. This could have had a traditional action figure body under a cloth suit(like Mezco's One: 12 Collective and NECA's 8 inch clothed figures)and there wouldn't be much of a difference.
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09-10-2019, 01:39 PM | #21 |
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I’m interested but the fact it attracts dust is an absolute no-go for a guy who lives in the desert. Dusting your collection is bad enough, but washing? I’m out.
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09-10-2019, 06:30 PM | #22 |
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I have a couple of Phicen figures, and they don't attract dust any more than your standard silicon placemat in the kitchen: a non-issue, especially if you have them in a display case. Anyway, we're talking about silicon, so no big deal even if you DO wipe it occasionally.
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09-11-2019, 09:26 AM | #23 |
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Awesome figure! but 8" would be an oddity not scaling with anything in my collection... If only it was in 6"!
I have a 1/12 (6") Phicen figure which is great in that scale. 8" feels like the mistake Bandai made with ThunderCats Classics Lion-O and Tygra. To start a new line in an odd scale is a disappointment imho. If this was in 6" I wouldn't need a 2nd thought to get this. My main reason to not buy it is it would break my collecting rules which I had to make to prevent the hobby from getting out of hand and keep things more organized. I'm still going through the horror of having to sell half the collection because it got out of hand without clear rules. |
09-11-2019, 10:06 AM | #24 |
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I'm not sure why people keep saying this needs to be 6" scale. If you're not into 8" scale, that's cool. That's understandable. But there are numerous 6" scale Darth Vader figures available. MAFEX has done at least 3, at least 2 SH Figuarts, a Revoltech Vader, and 3 or 4 Black Series. So it's not like 6" collectors are starved for an articulated Darth Vader.
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09-11-2019, 11:05 AM | #25 |
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I also think the size is actually where it should be. I'm not sure Hasbro would have been able to make it as effectively in any smaller size and going bigger would just continue to inflate the price even though it would benefit the cape. I've already got my ideal 6" Vader with the black series vintage/RO figure so if I'm going to pay a premium I'd rather it be something bigger.
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