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Old 11-21-2008, 09:32 PM   #1
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What would be your definitive 3-3/4" Darth Vader figure? For example, what would it have to have, to make it the best Vader figure ever? I think Hasbro has gotten very close to making a definitive Vader, the current Legacy collection Vader is as close as they've got so far. Here is my wishlist:

-Ball jointed head/neck without compromising proportions(articulation like the VOTC Vader w/out the long neck)
-swappable hands/gloves:battle damaged, severed(ROTJ). ROTJ versions, ANH versions, exposed robotic hand
-cloth cape
-swappable chest armor, from ANH and ROTJ.
-glow in the dark crimson lightsaber.
-3 piece helmet that fits securely(the common complaint about the current Legacy Vader is that the helmet can be knocked off rather easily)
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Wow that sounds pretty cool for him to have all that stuff, still no extra hip joints though eh?

They should do a Jedi Luke like that, jedi tunic, endor camo and helm and DS2/Final Battle look with gloved hand non gloved normal and non gloved damaged but with extra hip joints :P
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Old 11-21-2008, 09:56 PM   #3
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-Ball jointed head/neck without compromising proportions(articulation like the VOTC Vader w/out the long neck)
-swappable hands/gloves:battle damaged, severed(ROTJ). ROTJ versions, ANH versions, exposed robotic hand
-cloth cape
-swappable chest armor, from ANH and ROTJ.
-glow in the dark crimson lightsaber.
-3 piece helmet that fits securely(the common complaint about the current Legacy Vader is that the helmet can be knocked off rather easily)
Man, that would rock!

Masterpiece Vader, anyone?
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What would be your definitive 3-3/4" Darth Vader figure? For example, what would it have to have, to make it the best Vader figure ever? I think Hasbro has gotten very close to making a definitive Vader, the current Legacy collection Vader is as close as they've got so far. Here is my wishlist:

-Ball jointed head/neck without compromising proportions(articulation like the VOTC Vader w/out the long neck)
-swappable hands/gloves:battle damaged, severed(ROTJ). ROTJ versions, ANH versions, exposed robotic hand
-cloth cape
-swappable chest armor, from ANH and ROTJ.
-glow in the dark crimson lightsaber.
-3 piece helmet that fits securely(the common complaint about the current Legacy Vader is that the helmet can be knocked off rather easily)
You just said it.
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I would be happy with a Vader that had ball jointed shoulders, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, knees and ankles. He would also have a one peice swivel head and cloth cape and skirt, and a lightsaber without the ridged base like all lightsabers have. (despite not ever having that design in the movies or TV shows)
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Old 11-21-2008, 10:33 PM   #6
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Wow that sounds pretty cool for him to have all that stuff, still no extra hip joints though eh?
While I like the fact that ball jointed legs were added to some Star Wars figures this year, such as Commander Gree, Clone Knight Obi Wan, ROTS Obi & Ani, I found that they really don't add that much more articulation to some of the figures, it all depends on how it's done. If it were added, cool, if not, that's still fine so long as the legs still have hip, and ball knee/ankles. I wish the thighs would not have to be swiveled to a weird angle as a result of moving the ball jointed hips/legs forward. It doesn't look natural, and this is a result of the ball jointed hip peg being inserted at a 45 degree angle on the body. It isn't as bad on ROTS Obi Ani, possibly because they actually have the peg inserted at a 90 degree angle, like a normal, fully articulated t-crotch. However on Gree and Obi Knight it is definitely noticeable. So if it is like the t crotch found on the 4H's/Mattel DCUC figures, that is great, ball jointed hips inserted at an angle are actually a common complaint for Marvel Legends figures too(the ones w/out thigh swivel).
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