I'm glad you called out the "motion" blade! The shape makes no sense! I've been saying that since it first released. Thank you for not just ignoring the faulty design like everyone else!
Seems like they only ever did it well with the DX17 (I think that's the number) Darth Maul. That swing effect had a thicker edge where the color shifted a bit so you could tell which way the blade is swinging etc. These newer releases, they phoned in the shape and color! I miss Sideshow's old lightsaber style. Their hilts sucked because sideshow can't paint to save their lives lol but the blades were more accurate vibrate colors and had molded effects making them seem more realistic
I’ve never seen Vader without his cape, and I’m just now realizing how much his armor looks like his Clone Wars armor. That shoulder armor & the draped fabric. Wow, that’s cool. And the battle damaged head is incredible!
Justin, this review answered every single question I had regarding this release. Specifically, compatibility of the undamaged head on the ESB Vader. Thank you!
that junction box reminds me of the back up batteries we photographers used to use for our flashes. This a very handsome Vader. i've always hated those plastic pseudo saddle/crotch cradle stands. My figues always fall off of them.
I had been waiting over 20 years for the one "definitive" Darth Vader 1/6 figure and I'm so glad I pre-ordered this and finally received it last month. It's spectacular.
Vader is one of my favorite Star Wars characters, and the battle damaged look is awesome! That battle damaged head sculpt looks so good! Amazing video!
This baby is sitting in my collection room, just waiting to finish my diorama and then the dark lord will be unleashed! A must buy figure for any Star Wars fan! Great review!
Hi Justin, could you make a short video on how the ESB Vader looks fully displayed with the DX28 head? So we can see the proportions and how it fits to the body?
Now I've seen 3 other unboxing videos for this masterpiece but YOUR video is the one I've been waiting for! UPS tracking says mine should be here Tuesday and omg I can't wait! Obi-Wan next month too aaaahhhh 😂
Great review! My DX28 shipped and I will get it next week. Cannot wait! I am worried about the pleather too as I live in Florida where humidity is high :(
@@JustinsCollection Also, I agree that the ESB Vader helmet did not look screen accurate and looked weird. I thought I was the only one who thought that 🤣
I am so glad I preordered this! Mine will be arriving in a few days! I am so damn excited. The prequels were more of my Star Wars as a kid..this is special
As a very, very new collector I went for the upcoming ROTJ Vader because I only needed 1 Vader for my collection, but if that does not blow my socks off then I may go secondary market for this bad boy.
Obi-Wan Kenobi 🔵: I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Anakin, for all of it. Darth Vader 🔴: I am not your failure, Obi-Wan..... You didn't kill Anakin Skywalker... I did.
Hey Justin I was wondering if you had a Tony Montana figure from Scarface? I’m thinking of ordering one to go with my John Wick but I wanted to know your thoughts
Same with yoda, saw the older movies and was like meh. Saw the prequels and I actually liked the characters more. I started watching everytjing star wars like 3 years ago so the older movies didn’t have a big impact on me.
The figure is amazing and I love the light up features and battle damaged head. I have the ROTJ Darth Vader and I love that Vader but this one is way better.
That is one amazing looking Vader figure. So hard to choose whether to display him as damaged, or undamaged. He looks amazing no matter which way he is displayed. Great review!!! Can't wait to add this one to my ANH 2.0 Vader, Rogue One Vader, ESB Vader, and Sideshow ROTJ 2.0 Vader.
07:13 I’m pretty sure that the Venator class weren’t simply renamed. Star Destroyers are entirely different ships. Certainly Venator class ships were still serving in the Imperial Navy, but in less prominent roles. Venator class ships were used to guard the endor system when the second Death Star was being built. 21:48 Ironically, this was what early lightsabers were like according the the EU- no internal power, but a separate battery box linked via a cable that was an easy target! 😂
I could be wrong, but when they filmed ANH they made motorized hilts for when the saber was lit. Back then you had a wire running from the battery box to the hilt.
I know that some people wouldn’t like it, but I wonder what it would be like if ewon mcgrager and Hayden christianson were switched places with the original Vader and obi wan convincingly
I picked up the deluxe version of this Vader from my local Hot Toys store, someone cancelled their preorder and I was lucky enough to snag him! This is definitely the definitive version of Darth Vader, but now knowing he has the pleather material I just hope he lasts as long as he can. Fortunately for me I don’t live in a humid environment at all so in that regard he’s gonna last a long time. Thanks for another great video Justin. 🔥🔥 PS: When will you be on another livestream with Will & Keco, because I love seeing all three of you together because you all rock and I love hearing you guys discuss all things 1/6th scale. 😆
Looks incredible and that was a great review, thank you Justin. My only hope is that they keep the proportions similar for the ROTJ release later this year.
I totally agree, I've always hated the empire and Return of the jedi vader with the sad puppy dog eyes. I could never understand before what it was I thought it was because they were shiny when I was a kid but then I realised they were slightly different helmets. The Rogue one, New hope and Obi wan show will always be my best Vader helmets. The colder eyes the smaller chin vent and the larger neck just make him look tougher and meaner. I'm glad I ordered this figure. It will be my first and only Vader hot toys figure.
Thank you for this review, it is very helpful. I feel obliged to defend LED lighsaber, at least my copy, cuz I feel it gives really cool light and is brighter IRL than in the video. Of course, blade is the brightest at the bottom, close to the hilt, but in mine I see that the light is spread evenly for the rest of the blade. Nevertheless, thanks for the cool video and review!
As far as I know, Hayden Christensen is shorter than Prowse. But then Vader is also played by a body double in the Kenobi series in many scenes. Some have claimed that Hayden is only in the suit when the mask is damaged.
I don’t think they will never use real leather because it would be to expensive but there are some people who made the suit with real leather the thing is that will increase the price between $100 to $ $200
That is impossible because that dial of destiny Indiana Jones is said to have a real leather jacket, shoes, and whip, and at most he is worth $335. That is within the average price range of these figures, and that is with the inclusion of real leather.
I didn’t order this because I wasn’t a fan of the show. But boy am I kicking myself for not pre ordering it now haha I’m after a clean Vader so maybe I’ll try hunting this one down as the overall bundle is great. Thanks for the review!
Just got mine in yesterday! I can't stop smiling! Justin, do you know if an Anakin headsculpt will fit on the Vader body? I kinda want to do a what if display 😂
Looks good but agreed with you about cables not being included. Wire looks bad as it’s tough to hide. Not being bright from base lit saber is a dropped ball.
11:41 I’m usually not a fan of the fan-shaped lightsaber blade but I imagine it would look really cool posed against a Vader who is Force-pushing it away with that hand
I want to update Vader, I have HT ESB, what do you think which one is better to take, dx 28 or MMS700? Both are very good, and according to reviews I like them...
My perfect Vader helmet has 3 main features. Goggles aren’t too big. Small gap between eyebrows and the top of the helmet. And finally minimal gap between the helmet and shoulders. And glossy black!!! I know that’s 4.
Hi Justin! What a Astonishing New Hot Toys "Darth Vader" Figure. Hot Toys gave it their all, creating that Figure. I love that it came with Tons Accessories with the Fantasic Display Base added. And I also love that they gave you the Options freely, of your own choosing. I thought the Damaged Darth Vader's Helmet, will look Freaking Awesome to Display. You got the Fresh Helmet & Damaged Helmet. You definitely got the Best of both Worlds. It's up to you to decide Friend. You're the Master of your own Preference and choice. Very Entertaining and Informative. Great Amazing Video as always. 🤩🤩🤩👍👍
Ive no idea why every figure and costume for Vader in the shows and games recently has had a collar on the cape, its not accurate to any of the OG trilogy films. I think they started doing it in Jedi Fallen Order and its bugged me ever since honestly lol. Great review though!
So excited for this release. Finally talked myself into finally buying a Darth Vader for my star wars display. So glad I passed all the other versions up. But that LED saber is a let down.
I think hot toys does know what they are doing with the pleather. They want you to keep buying new figures over time so by using pleather that falls apart, by the time a newer version of the figure comes out you'll want to buy it and get rid of the old fallen apart one.
Howard Chan is a greedy and egotistical person who along with his team of lazy idiots need to be fired and replaced with people who will think about the customer and not the money.
The last 3 amazing reviews of Star Wars Padme C3PO and Darth Wader, I am more of a fan of Marvel and DC and it is impossible for me to have all the ones that interest me, another line is opening up oh my God, thank you for your videos Justin😅
I’m in agreement that I wish Hot Toys would give us painted light-up options for things like Vader’s chest box or 3PO’s eyes. Hate when they look “dead” by not being lit.
I dont have Darth vaders in my collection because of the pleather suit, however I decided to pick up this one because of the battle damaged pieces, I think that if the pleather starts to degrade, that will look great with the battle damaged pieces, great review Justin still waiting for mine to arrive
Idk about the whole leather thing 🤔 If they used genuine leather, idk if we'd have good articulation.....leather isn't soft and supple. Its hard and thick, and doesn't move well and DOES crack just like everything else does. I feel like leather thats soft enough for articulation would shoot this figure into the thousand dollar range. I just don't know though. Have you experienced full body suits in leather on a 6th scale figure? Perhaps it isn't quite how i think it would be.
Epic figure review! This is as Revenge of the sith Vader as it gets. I put off getting any other Vader to get this one and it's got me thinking figure of the year. Also I live in Miami so hopefully all that pleather won't degrade lol
Just got it after watching your review~ Good purchase I must say. Now need to buy 303 leather protect~ Consider my 1st Pleather HT figure But like you said the hand is hard to fix in~