Would this be considered a "concept" or just an animated version?
For me the ROTS Vader helmet looked like it had no soul, like the OT versions had.
I like to think of it as his more combat armor, seeing that he did actually have to go out and take out the last of the Jedi on his own (from what I know). So i feel like it was just a suit used for the purposes of combat and just to keep him alive, until of course he got older and decided his suit needed to be changed to something more regal and royal looking, which is the OT suit. Of course, that's by no means fact, just kind of what I like to think of.For me the ROTS Vader helmet looked like it had no soul, like the OT versions had.
The problem in PT is we got too much Naboo ...
The problem in PT is we got too much Naboo, podracing, etc. instead of how Vader turns to the dark side IMO
Absolutely. And why they opted for flat lenses ...
The design of course had to be "polished" to make it more consistent with the OT, and I do not like that it is actually closer to the novels cover design that was done by EFX, but it´s still nice to see that they are trying to show time passing by giving us "older" designs.
Regarding EP3, since his outfit is so damn important for the character, they could have taken more time for the creation process. I would have loved to see Anakin actually choose what he wanted to wear, i.e. choosing the Dark side on his own, and not be clad into armor by the Emperor, but even more manipulated. This could have even gone so far to actually show concept Vader helmets and have Anakin choose the mask and helmet we all know. But hey, let´s hope that we get some cool new stuff in the Sequels (yeah!!!).
I would have loved to see Anakin actually choose what he wanted to wear, i.e. choosing the Dark side on his own, and not be clad into armor by the Emperor, but even more manipulated. This could have even gone so far to actually show concept Vader helmets and have Anakin choose the mask and helmet we all know. But hey, let´s hope that we get some cool new stuff in the Sequels (yeah!!!).
My collection (so far) of Vader's Evolution.
L to R: Darth Stone McQuarrie Concept, JRX McQuarrie Concept, EFX McQuarrie Concept, Don Post ESB cast, unknown ROTJ Reveal Custom.
I'm still trying to acquire the concept made by someone named "Koo Koo" (seen on this page: http://www.starwarshelmets.com/mcquarrie-concept-darth-vader-helmets.htm )
I'd love it if someone made this animated version too!
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