H0llyw00d
Sr Member
I'm trying to think of a world, not on the RPF... where you could look at a Black Series Vader reveal with collar and sound for $100 and go... easy pass...
Black Series Darth Vader reveal helmet coming...? Hasbrocon
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I'm trying to think of a world, not on the RPF... where you could look at a Black Series Vader reveal with collar and sound for $100 and go... easy pass...
CT1138
Sr Member
I guess I'm just judging a book by its cover, but the box image looks so terrible. Beyond the neck, all the features just look exaggerated to the point of looking cartoonish. If what Toadmeister says is true about the box image, I may give it a reconsider, but right now I just think that the unmodified version looks bad. It has potential, but I'd rather save my money on this one.
Toadmeister
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Also looks bad unboxed in several pictures due to lense focal length, zoom, etc. Your physical eye perceives it different in person.
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Toadmeister
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Looks great in my hobby room. That's the Black Series Stormtrooper helmet and Bandai PG Falcon there too:
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vader45
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I agree with you. I tried to like it and watched several reviews on it. The actual helmet is what is on the box.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Bought one. But will wait on opening it. Allow it to percolate...
Biggest worry is this:
Is that the way it really is...?
In the un-boxing video I posted it looks better; looks fine...
Biggest worry is this:
Is that the way it really is...?
In the un-boxing video I posted it looks better; looks fine...
It does NOT look like that - not sure what is up in that photo. I'm staring at mine right now - looks nothing like that.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Good to know...
BipeFlyer
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H0llyw00d
Sr Member
It looks like the magnet attachments for the dome fell out and are stuck on the mask.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Thats what I was thinking. Looks like some attachment ring for the dome.
Odd since the image I posted is right off the box. Poor depiction of the product, and could scare away unsuspecting prospective buyers.
PHArchivist
Master Member
How funny - was just going through some archived threads. Forgot that I have a resin cast of the old Illusive Concepts Sebastian Shaw / Anakin reveal bust.
Wonder how well the collar will fit around the bust? Too bad they are in different states right now...
Wonder how well the collar will fit around the bust? Too bad they are in different states right now...
PHArchivist
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PHArchivist
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Sideshow, original, and - of course - Fester...
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PHArchivist
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Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
Looks like the image of the box is from an earlier prototype. Not only is it missing the magnets, but the place where the magnets go have a slope to them whereas the actual product, the area holding the product is almost flat. Not the first time Hasbro had done such a thing.
I don't mind the detail inaccuracies, I feel that they are not as noticeable when viewing the product in separate pieces which is what I plan to do. The thing that bothered me was the paint detailing. As we all know, it is missing the two tone effect seen on the helmet especially during the scene in which we see the reveal. However to get past that... I am going accept it as a A New Hope version and that is what it would look like in its separate pieces if we saw it in that movie. At least till someone offers some paint services for this.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Unboxed it.
The ring in the box image clearly is the adapter ring that is supposed to be affixed inside the dome.
Overall, its frustrating close to being REALLY cool...
It IS really well done, especially for the price. But the overall shape of the dome and face are just ever so slightly off. Mainly, dome is too short (as mentioned) and the triangle "mouth" seems to big. And the chin vent is way too big.
Forgive my terminology - not up on the Vader vernacular.
Also, does have a toy feel to it. Not too bad. But toy-like. Has mold seams, manufacture-stamped statements, screw holes. Things we're all familiar with when it comes to toys that are VERY close to the prop or model we are aiming for.
Then there is the overall black paint scheme. Screams to be re-painted with the gun metal.
The ring in the box image clearly is the adapter ring that is supposed to be affixed inside the dome.
Overall, its frustrating close to being REALLY cool...
It IS really well done, especially for the price. But the overall shape of the dome and face are just ever so slightly off. Mainly, dome is too short (as mentioned) and the triangle "mouth" seems to big. And the chin vent is way too big.
Forgive my terminology - not up on the Vader vernacular.
Also, does have a toy feel to it. Not too bad. But toy-like. Has mold seams, manufacture-stamped statements, screw holes. Things we're all familiar with when it comes to toys that are VERY close to the prop or model we are aiming for.
Then there is the overall black paint scheme. Screams to be re-painted with the gun metal.
PHArchivist
Master Member
Weird - the angled sides of the triangle mouth are curved. Should be straight.
All the detail inside the mouth, where the breathing tubes are, is overly simplified, too.
The silver paint inside the nose is only on the flat back, doesn't follow the interior recess of the nose cavity.
All the detail inside the mouth, where the breathing tubes are, is overly simplified, too.
The silver paint inside the nose is only on the flat back, doesn't follow the interior recess of the nose cavity.
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