Sideshow Life-size Darth Vader.
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Brent M
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It definitely requires a LOT of time, patience and money. I had to source parts from around the world, wait several months for the custom mannequin and base to be built and deal with a very difficult individual on the painting of the helmet and armor. There were a couple of times when I just wanted to throw in the towel and give up on the project, but thankfully I saw it through because ultimately I ended up with the exact display piece I wanted. :cool
sparrowfan
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didn't sideshow already offered a life size vader awhile back with like interchangeable hands and posable?
i remember seeing the rpf video interview with Gino on youtube about it.
i remember seeing the rpf video interview with Gino on youtube about it.
HanSolo2187
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Jagjaguwar
Sr Member
I think Sideshow probably knows exactly who they're selling this thing to. Not those of us here whipping out the measuring tapes, analyzing which style of codpiece was used and how thick it is, and comparing the physique of the Sideshow piece against the bodybuilder who wore the suit.
I think it's fair to assume that the vast majority of such people will want to make their own statues to their liking, like Brent has, to great effect. Sideshow can't please those people in any reasonable scenario, so why try? Like everything else Sideshow produces, absolute adherence to film accuracy easily gives way to artistic license, decided by who knows who. I think many people will be happy to be able to get something like this without jumping through all of the hoops that the other route requires.
I think it's fair to assume that the vast majority of such people will want to make their own statues to their liking, like Brent has, to great effect. Sideshow can't please those people in any reasonable scenario, so why try? Like everything else Sideshow produces, absolute adherence to film accuracy easily gives way to artistic license, decided by who knows who. I think many people will be happy to be able to get something like this without jumping through all of the hoops that the other route requires.
BattleGrade
Active Member
If you aren't on the SLD go there, this is the place for all things Vader. Some of the best experts can be found here.
http://forum.501stsithlords.com/index.php?act=idx
CP and Fenix Props [Argentina] are some of the best vendors actually. You can find more info and review on their stuff on the SLD forums.
Some other vendors are highly recommend as well for Capes and soft parts but the wait list can be long up to a years time on some items.
Endor Finder makes some really impressive ANH gloves, check em out here.
http://www.endorfinders.com/product/anh-r1-vader-gloves
Leeway
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I've noticed that with the "human" characters. I was actually thinking of purchasing the life size Artoo. Anyone know what the consensus on the accuracy of that piece is? It doesn't seem like there's a lot of artistic license when you're dealing with droids.
HanSolo2187
Active Member
Thanks for the feedback. I'm actually surprised that Fenix Props is legit - just so much junk out there on eBay that I figured they were as well.
Will check out those other sites.
I was wondering if there is a trick (Velcro, tape) to get the cape to lay flush on the armor and not crease. Or does this happen naturally with a heavy cape?
SHalamar
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If you REALLY want an R2 Unit.. Build one yourself. For a little work, a lot less money, you can build a full sized, radio controlled R2-D2. Astromech.net
Leeway
Well-Known Member
Sigh.... I know, I know. I'm probably on the wrong site for this kind of stuff but I'm just not a prop builder. I don't have the time or the mechanical inclination for that kind of project. If someone wanted to make me one I'd buy it off them in a heartbeat. But I know the rules. I do work for Disney and Lucasfilm so I know ALL about the rules
SHalamar
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I know, and Understand. My wife wanted a Droid, and so she set out to build one after Celebration IV. Took her 7 years, but she did it. No skills, no aptitude or the like. You can always see if there's a local chapter near you, and talk to them.
Leeway
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7 years? Of course it would probably take me that long to do the left tread. And Unfortunately (or fortunately) I live on Maui so not a lot of prop builders locally.
matty matt
Sr Member
It's not accurate at all. They literally upscaled one of their toys.
I agree with the point that these 1:1 statues probably aren't really marketed to members here. But I think we're all glad these are being offered and things are getting better. If you look at some of the older licensed statues from back in the day they're pretty laughable.
I've got a 1:1 Vader and R2 and if you put them next to the SS pieces you'd quickly see the differences. They take more time and research than the licensed pieces, (for less money) but in the end the accuracy will be a lot better. So there's a trade off.
I've got a 1:1 Vader and R2 and if you put them next to the SS pieces you'd quickly see the differences. They take more time and research than the licensed pieces, (for less money) but in the end the accuracy will be a lot better. So there's a trade off.
Brent M
Sr Member
Like my Rubies Vader statue on page 1? :lol
