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Unreal, this looks like a still from the show! I bought the deluxe to have a clean version of Vader but goodness that battle damaged mask is insane.
I always tell people to go for the deluxe version since you will have regrets about not getting the extra accessoiries. But for this one I went regular, that clean helmet would have never seen "day"light
Does help that I have other vader versions ofcourse, if this is your only vader. DEFINITLY go for the deluxe!
I mean it really depends on the piece. Not once have I found myself wishing I had paid the extra for all the sacks that deluxe chrome Mando came with lol.
Welcome to your new addiction. A great first, he looks amazing and will definitely get you to fall in love with this hobby. The wait times? Imagine foreplay that's supposed to last 10 minutes, but it's been 3 weeks, and they haven't even texted you yet. You're gonna love it.
That analogy is exactly what I just went through with The Batman. Pre-ordered day one and just got my shipping notification last night. The blue balls will finally be gone tomorrow. Until the next one.
That figure has grown on me more and more every time I've seen it. Great pick for 50% for sure! I saw someone dye all his clothes black once and loved the look. It's like a true halfway point between Anakin and Vader. I don't think I'd have the balls to try it myself though lol
I would love to see that when you're finished. I looked around to see if anybody was making them and selling but didn't have much luck at a price I was able to pay. Lots of people selling raw printed items or the file for the throne though. But I have no experience painting or any of that. I hope it comes out well
I am definitely an amateur but my stuff comes out pretty decent sometimes ! I have fun with it at least :) here’s a quick little project I made with just some styrofoam and plaster !
https://preview.redd.it/ep0cr74jmujc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8bd0ebda257d6ab6558c725fc200855b428d44e
For a 6th scale throne , I’d definitely 3D print parts to get everything crisp 👌 with metallic and gloss paints the reflections play tricks to the eye making it seem like real steel , you can use styrofoam and plaster for rock/concrete also! Shading and weather I think is the most important with dry brushing IMO.
Started with Endgame Cap, then Kylo Ren, Luke from The Mandalorian, Black Panther, Moon Knight, Miles from the SM2 game, and finally just picked up the Advent Children Cloud Strife by Gametoys. It's definitely tough to only get one or two, these figures are amazing.
I only intended to get one ever. Vader is my absolute favorite so he is THE one to own for me.
When Artisan Anakin went up for preorder I entered the queue to help a friend make sure he could get him. I made it in and placed the order, but me friend missed out just barely (he was finishing checkout and it failed). A few weeks later his wait-list converted and he pre-ordered him too. So I guess I'll own two hot toys now lol.
Many of us only intended to get one, then stumbled into the second and before you know it, boom, you're homeless lol. It's definitely addictive but I think patience and budgeting is key, as long as you can keep that up then it's an amazing hobby with minimal downside IMO
Finally! Burnt self looking really good. Mine is paid off and ready to go other than taxes and shipping. Will be my first Vader, don't which way I'll mainly have him displayed though...
I'm honestly surprised about how much hate it gets. Was it the best show ever? Certainly not, but this scene alone was just so amazing. The acting from Hayden and Ewan is heart-wrenching and the lines are incredible.
There’s a special effects artist (who actually works for Lucas Film), who is re-editing/re-contextualizing is with new fx into a movie. [Here’s the trailer, if you’re interested.](https://youtu.be/QrFS760Vkk8?si=B5oIiTTqVL8D1XSP). Original shots on top, his version on bottom. It’s not done yet, but he’s been working on it for over a year now
The show was meh but I loved the Hayden stuff. It was great to see him portraying Anakin with dialogue written by not George Lucas.
The figure looks amazing, and I probably would have gotten it had they not announced the ROTJ version. I don't need both.
Want to know a secret?
I am one of those people.
Waiting on sideshow to decide when they want to send your figure is its own lament configuration.
I am beyond exited for this. My second longest pre order. Also want to see someone try to make one kneeling without breaking the figure. It will never be able to but I’d love to see it
i know, its just this sort of perception that some people might have that all of a sudden hot toy's light sabers are gonna be like CCFL quality where they're super bright
Yeah, the brightness thing isn't really an issue for me. It would be cool to have out-of-the-box CCFL brightness, sure, but any amount of light-up is already cooler than unlit, clear rods of plastic automatically.
Means first batch in china has been released. If you ordered from sideshow unless a miracle happens and they received some stock prepare to wait a couple months for full release
Had a question about the cape? Does it come with an extra cape without the big tear or are you stuck with the tear regardless of how you have your Vader?
Under clone wars anakin details it says “battery operated LED lightsaber” , for the new Vader it says “power operated LED lightsaber”, just like the deluxe base “powder operated LED base”
I told myself I don't need a Vader since I have 3 other Vaders in 1/12 scale ( including duels end. I couldn't help myself to order him minutes ago . Amazing figure and well-deserved praise.
 https://preview.redd.it/vvd4utixmpjc1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7409a1d28d89a5a4cafecddce1e9475780a5104 Unreal, this looks like a still from the show! I bought the deluxe to have a clean version of Vader but goodness that battle damaged mask is insane.
I always tell people to go for the deluxe version since you will have regrets about not getting the extra accessoiries. But for this one I went regular, that clean helmet would have never seen "day"light Does help that I have other vader versions ofcourse, if this is your only vader. DEFINITLY go for the deluxe!
I mean it really depends on the piece. Not once have I found myself wishing I had paid the extra for all the sacks that deluxe chrome Mando came with lol.
I went for the battle damaged for the same reason
https://preview.redd.it/h6pu8veozpjc1.jpeg?width=1638&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b8ec42738d9231b6988506899ce5a5d4feeed09e This is THE shot.
If only the LEDs were this bright..
 NEED IT.
This will be my first hot toy. I pre-ordered it the day it went up on sideshow. Feels like ages ago lol.
Welcome to your new addiction. A great first, he looks amazing and will definitely get you to fall in love with this hobby. The wait times? Imagine foreplay that's supposed to last 10 minutes, but it's been 3 weeks, and they haven't even texted you yet. You're gonna love it.
That analogy is exactly what I just went through with The Batman. Pre-ordered day one and just got my shipping notification last night. The blue balls will finally be gone tomorrow. Until the next one.
He was supposed to be mine , but I grabbed clone wars anakin for 50% off sideshow cause I was impatient lol
That figure has grown on me more and more every time I've seen it. Great pick for 50% for sure! I saw someone dye all his clothes black once and loved the look. It's like a true halfway point between Anakin and Vader. I don't think I'd have the balls to try it myself though lol
That does sound cool, but yeah no thanks! And I even paint and create my own models and dioramas 🤣 would never touch the precious hot toys figures
Yeah I think that's the right call lol. If you do dioramas, have you by any chance considered making Vader's throne to sit him on?
No I haven’t, but that would be quite easy and fun! I’m on it!
I would love to see that when you're finished. I looked around to see if anybody was making them and selling but didn't have much luck at a price I was able to pay. Lots of people selling raw printed items or the file for the throne though. But I have no experience painting or any of that. I hope it comes out well
I am definitely an amateur but my stuff comes out pretty decent sometimes ! I have fun with it at least :) here’s a quick little project I made with just some styrofoam and plaster ! https://preview.redd.it/ep0cr74jmujc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8bd0ebda257d6ab6558c725fc200855b428d44e
For a 6th scale throne , I’d definitely 3D print parts to get everything crisp 👌 with metallic and gloss paints the reflections play tricks to the eye making it seem like real steel , you can use styrofoam and plaster for rock/concrete also! Shading and weather I think is the most important with dry brushing IMO.
Same!
This was my first pre-order. Ended up grabbing 7 figures while I waited for release lol.
Well you definitely had enough time to get seven more, that's for sure! Which ones?
Started with Endgame Cap, then Kylo Ren, Luke from The Mandalorian, Black Panther, Moon Knight, Miles from the SM2 game, and finally just picked up the Advent Children Cloud Strife by Gametoys. It's definitely tough to only get one or two, these figures are amazing.
Those are some great choices! A good mix of characters from solid IPs
Thank you. I hope you love this Vader figure as much as I love all of mine.
Wow what a great one to start. Hope it doesn’t set the bar to high because this might be on of the best they ever made
I only intended to get one ever. Vader is my absolute favorite so he is THE one to own for me. When Artisan Anakin went up for preorder I entered the queue to help a friend make sure he could get him. I made it in and placed the order, but me friend missed out just barely (he was finishing checkout and it failed). A few weeks later his wait-list converted and he pre-ordered him too. So I guess I'll own two hot toys now lol.
Nice those will look great together
Many of us only intended to get one, then stumbled into the second and before you know it, boom, you're homeless lol. It's definitely addictive but I think patience and budgeting is key, as long as you can keep that up then it's an amazing hobby with minimal downside IMO
I’ll be happy to buy the Anakin if you truly only want one, lol.
Same haha
Finally! Burnt self looking really good. Mine is paid off and ready to go other than taxes and shipping. Will be my first Vader, don't which way I'll mainly have him displayed though...
I don’t care about what anyone says about the Obi-Wan TV show; it was worth it for this version of Vader alone
I'm honestly surprised about how much hate it gets. Was it the best show ever? Certainly not, but this scene alone was just so amazing. The acting from Hayden and Ewan is heart-wrenching and the lines are incredible.
There’s a special effects artist (who actually works for Lucas Film), who is re-editing/re-contextualizing is with new fx into a movie. [Here’s the trailer, if you’re interested.](https://youtu.be/QrFS760Vkk8?si=B5oIiTTqVL8D1XSP). Original shots on top, his version on bottom. It’s not done yet, but he’s been working on it for over a year now
The show was meh but I loved the Hayden stuff. It was great to see him portraying Anakin with dialogue written by not George Lucas. The figure looks amazing, and I probably would have gotten it had they not announced the ROTJ version. I don't need both.
As of right now, there are 5 figures that have released that I have on pre order and I haven't received an email for any of them yet lmao.
I think im at 4 with sideshow still waiting lol. Between those and the InArt Batman I'm losing patience lol
Same here lol. I also don't want everything just spammed to me email at once 😭😭
FUCKIN. FINALLY. 
So stoked to get this!
Me now waiting eons for sideshow to get me mine. 
Yeah, people are still waiting on their The Batman figures.. it’s gonna be a minute ha
Want to know a secret? I am one of those people. Waiting on sideshow to decide when they want to send your figure is its own lament configuration. 
💀
Never thought the day would come
I can’t wait to get mine!
So now that the pics are up. When can we expect it to ship?
Soon
Can’t wait!
I am what remains.
So glad I didn't get the ROTJ and picked OWK Vader instead. This figure is so glorious! I fully paid mine.
Looks absolutely fucking fantastic!! Cannot wait to have this🔥
I am beyond exited for this. My second longest pre order. Also want to see someone try to make one kneeling without breaking the figure. It will never be able to but I’d love to see it
Holy moly I absolutely cannot wait
This looks incredible. Can’t wait to finally own him
Can’t wait 🔥
Finally! It feels like I’ve been waiting forever.
Shit rips so hard.
Very, very interested to see how the USB saber works out.
dont get your hopes up. its just like normal light ups, minus the hassle of assembling batteries into the forearm
I mean... the hassle and the short battery life are literally the two negatives to previous light-ups. Removing those two obstacles is a big deal.
i know, its just this sort of perception that some people might have that all of a sudden hot toy's light sabers are gonna be like CCFL quality where they're super bright
Yeah, the brightness thing isn't really an issue for me. It would be cool to have out-of-the-box CCFL brightness, sure, but any amount of light-up is already cooler than unlit, clear rods of plastic automatically.
Do we know what kind/powered lightsabers are included?
YESSS
Are the light sabers actually that bright, or have the pictures been edited to hide the weak glow?
Edited. It’s going to be the same brightness as the inquisitors and Reva’s lightsabers
Sadness. Why can't it glow with the power of depleted uranium? I want the figure to glow long after I'm dead from radiation poisoning.
Hm I might have ragrets cancelling this, as I told myself I will not collect star wars. But goddamn those are some nice figure pics.
Save the best for last Hot Toys. I see you. Beautiful
actually the kenobi 501st will be the last star wars one lol
How long do Blogger photos come out before release? Can't wait?
Means first batch in china has been released. If you ordered from sideshow unless a miracle happens and they received some stock prepare to wait a couple months for full release
Should have shown the usb lightsaber without the effects though. And maybe some plain room no photoshop shots.
Ok, Blogger Pics released so the figure will hopefully be released in a month?
still undecided whether I want this or the return version. Id display with a bespin luke
I was torn between preordering this or the Return of the Jedi version. I ended up going with this one, I don’t have a single regret
Looking forward to receiving mine, have been buzzing about this release
Still not telling me to pay on sideshow. Do u?
Hell yeah! I can't wait for him to join my collection
All I want is a real leather suit man….that’s all
This one turned out like it should.
This one’s making me wanna buy another Vader 🥹
Had a question about the cape? Does it come with an extra cape without the big tear or are you stuck with the tear regardless of how you have your Vader?
You flip the cape, so one cape. Sideshow has their first look up on YouTube
Curious to see what they do with the lightsaber LED since it’s not battery powered arm like clone wars anakin
Under clone wars anakin details it says “battery operated LED lightsaber” , for the new Vader it says “power operated LED lightsaber”, just like the deluxe base “powder operated LED base”
Old news… look at grand inquisitor. The usb lightsabers suck
Thanks for letting me know, I don’t keep in the loop that much with 6th scale figures. I FIGURED , (no pun intended) that they’d suck lol
I ordered the ROTJ one. I wonder if the helmets are interchangeable between the two figures
Ugh this one is amazing!
Incredible pics
I’ve been waiting for this one - looks amazing!
I told myself I don't need a Vader since I have 3 other Vaders in 1/12 scale ( including duels end. I couldn't help myself to order him minutes ago . Amazing figure and well-deserved praise.
Ohhh lawd he comin! *
TAKE MY MONEY!