Oh yeah, I'm watching reviews hella early on this so I'm here, haha! Awesome review man, your Vader clones lookin' HUGE! I prefer the matte black to Vader's armor similar to the one on the right at 11:11, but that doesn't take away from how incredible this release is. Awesome review man, congrats on getting him in! See you in a month when I get mine from SS, lol!
Wooo thank you for watching early my friend!!! And thanks for commenting 👊🏻 Dude I know what you mean, I love the matte black of ANH Vader as that is literally my first memory of Vader so will always hold a special place. But yeah this version definitely still has some mad WOW factor going on. Absolutely cannot wait for your review on this one mate 🙌🏻
My first ever Vader has just arrived. He is something else. So glad I didn't pass on th 4:09 is one. This could possibly be my favourite figure (apart from AT-AT driver). I just lit him up tonight. WOW!!!. I need another long USB-C to light the base at same time, but tried it out. Im blown away with this figure. Cant wait for 40th ROTJ Vader with the Sebastian headsculpt.
I have the ESB Vader and never noticed how janky his helmet looked or how short he is. I have the Rogue One and this one and the Kenobi Vader owns. Also po’d the ROTJ version can’t wait.
I’m almost tempted to offload the ESB version tbh as the Kenobi one and the ROTJ ones are/will be amazing! But the ESB version does still look good in isolation fortunately😀 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
I got mine yesterday and it’s a stunning figure. Have been waiting nearly 2 years for it and it don’t disappoint. So glad to have something that represents my favourite scene in all of Star Wars. This piece will definitely grail for sure. What a figure!!!
Congrats my friend!! Glad you like it too!! I totally agree, what a scene that was!! What. A. Scene!! And its absolutely amazing to have a figure to represent 🙌🏻 Thanks for checking out the video mate 👊🏻
Great review! This is definitely shaping up to be the best Vader that HT has made. I think the ROTJ version can be on par with it if they fix the proportions instead of reusing 90% of the ESB figure.
Thanks Steven!! Agreed re:RotJ version! And I hope they just get it as accurate as possible. I'm convinced now that ESB Vader is slightly undersized. Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Dynamite figure! Amazed that Hot toys finally decided to use the proper colored LED bulbs for the proper lights (including lightsaber). Adds sooo much to the final product. Definitely a must-have!
Yes!! I think there was previous justification to say using the coloured LEDs would lessen the brightness but this clearly is not the case, they look bright and really vibrant! Totally agree with you it definitely adds to overall look. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 👊🏻
Cheers Jack!! Yeah I like to try and give a close up look at some of these figures as the details are fantastic!! Argh shame you skipped this release! You may find some collectors wanting to sell this one when the Return of the Jedi version is released, so all is not lost!! 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 🙌🏻
Congrats!! I think SS have started shipping the Vaders out already (special deluxe) so you may get it sooner than you think! Yes can’t wait for the RotJ version too 😃 Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
It’s an absolutely fantastic figure! I haven’t owned previous iterations to compare but I’m definitely impressed. A couple of small gripes with it but in all it’s a beauty of a piece. Awesome review as always 🙌
WOW!! Congratulations bro, this looks to be a masterpiece 💯🙌 I loved the Kenobi series, when my figure arrives I might give it a rewatch 😀 I just really wish Hot Toys would stop usind pleather and start using the real thing, however it's still mind blowing! 🤯 😊🍻
Yes!! I've started watching it again. This will be like my 5th or 6th run through of the series!! 😅 Yes pleather can be a pain in some environments!! Luckily humidity is low for me so I don't tend to experience any issues thankfully. Thanks for watching mate 👊🏻
Great review again 😊 he looks cool, but definitely will skip him. Already got the ESB Vader and will go for the ROTJ Vader.. for me that will be the ultimate Vader. Watched the show multiple times now and it does get less worse 😅 but still not enough to get figures from this show 😊
Understandable mate, ESB Vader is great! And I agree I have a sneaky suspicion RotJ Vader will be the ultimate Vader! It's OT for a start, and it looks like it's going to be one heck of a set! BTW I literally LOL'd when you said you watched Kenobi and gets "less worse" 🤣🤣 Thanks for checking out the vid my friend 👊🏻
Amazing figure, anyone getting this one will be set I think, love both the clean and battle damage iterations, really tremendous DX set, congratulations on getting him so early whoever your orders have been with Lately are doing a tremendous job at getting the figures to you early doors. Amazing the height difference with the ESB Vader😮. Said it before the most iconic baddie in cinema history💥 thanks for todays video really enjoyed it , a tremendous addition to your collection😀looking forward to whatever may be up next on the channel, mind how you go and as always stay well 👍
Cheers Andrew! Yes I was really surprised how much shorted ESB Vader was! Not sure what's going on there 😅 Definitely the most iconic baddie in cinema history!!! Thanks for checking out the vid mate 👊🏻
Wow was it announced that long ago? Time is flying by!! Yes think the European market gets later batches, but hopefully not long to wait for this. You are going to love it! 👊🏻
This looks amazing but as ive mainly got the a new hope collection, Im now going for the original a new hope vader or better still, the tarkin double pack new hope vader 2.0
ANH Vader was priority one for me when I was building that line, so I understand where you’re coming from! Took me a while to get one. You may have more luck now as collectors move it on to make way for the new Vader! 👊🏻
There is sadly not many alternative. Rubber could degrade as well and real leather would make posing him near impossible. I hope it holds up as well as it does on my Rogue One Vader because mine only has 2 little spots between the legs where the holder touches where it came off. At least on a battle damaged Vader it would fit the look if some of the pleather is chipped.
Excellent info cheers. Didn't realise real leather would cause issues posing tbh but yeah that makes sense! And yes a bit of pleather wear would actually look fantastic on this battle damaged Vader 👊🏻
Cool review mate. Can’t imagine many Star Wars 6 scale collectors missing this guy. Those USB light features are certainly a welcomed addition. That head sculpt is just top class. I haven’t got this guy on hand but I hope the pleather they use are of better quality. Cheers mate
Thank you my friend!! Loving the USB feature, the lights seem noticeably brighter in this one, even the saber! Hope you manage to get this one in mate (although the pleather looks similar to other Vaders, possibly a bit tougher than ESB version though) 👍🏻
oh it does look fantastic. Not for me as I have the Empire one, shorty is good for now. I've always struggled with Vader as I love Anakin and I'm in denial that he turned to the dark side. Great video as usual x
Thanks Mandy. I literally lol'd at "shorty" 😅 Can understand sticking with that one because it's definitely the most iconic Vader I think. Yeah I'm ALWAYS gutted what happens to Anakin in Ep3. Especially after watching Clone Wars with all that extra Anakin backstory with Snips 😭
Im struggling to see why the damaged chest plate lights up. Surely a flickering light mode would be more realistic. Easy to do, but probably cost us even more.
There are two “ON” positions for the hub, one of the ON positions lights up everything *except* the chest plate so it can appear totally broken when displaying the battle damaged look 👍🏻 Flickering effect would have been cool though you’re right 👊🏻
It looks phenomenal. Even if you don't like the Kenobi show, you get a battle damaged Sith Lord.😀 Very strange that Empire Vader is shorter than t'other two.
Outstanding! Congrats my man! This is definitely my definitive Vader out of the 4 I have. That battle damaged head just sets it apart. Awesome review! 🍻💯🤘🤘
Thank you mate! It's definitely hard to pick a favourite Vader but it's got to be this set, it's just incredible! Thanks for watching mate, I'm looking forward to your unboxing! 👊🏻
Great review as always had to re-order mine again. Got it coming this week as I pre-ordered it with toys Wonderland and that one will not be showing up having to claim my money back through my credit cards plus many other figures.
Oh no, sorry to hear that!! Heard awful things about them so definitely a good idea to try and claim your money back soon as you can 👍🏻 It is unbelievable what they are doing!! Thanks for watching the video and I hope everything works out with your claim Gary! 👊🏻
Cheers for checking out the vid 👊🏻 Must admit I've been thinking of switching to later batches but I hadn't preordered this one for some reason! Love the ANH Vader and RotJ looks like it will be epic, you not a fan of the ESB Vader then mate?
This looks dope! I have an opportunity for a rogue one version since I mostly want a clean Vader, so I keep flip flopping on which version I want to end up with.
Cheers Gioven!! Yes I kept having a go at picking up the Rogue One version too! Don't think I need it now as the clean version in this set is very similar I think (but better because of the light up stuff). But still, would be great to have the RO version too just to have the complete set!!! 😅 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles as dope as it’d be to have more than one alas I only got space for the one. And even less space to display with all accessories! My display just focuses a lot on the figure/character itself with third party bases that don’t have that big a footprint. So I don’t mind a figure being barebones/without gimmicks. I suppose if I can find a good deal for the dx28 I’ll go for that!
Yeah I get you. I've been picking up a few non-Star Wars related Hot Toys and for those I just want them to be as minimal as it can be, just want the character represented and don't need huge bases or millions of accessories 👊🏻
Great review! And wow, this figure looks awesome, clean and battle damaged, this is gonna be my first Hot Toys Vader figure, and my first Star Wars Hot Toy, so yeah I'm pretty excited!
I have the empire version but this is tempting to pick up because the prequel trilogy is my favourite and that moment between Anakin and Obi was powerful.
Honestly Jermaine if you collect and that scene means something to you like it did me then you need this figure in your collection! 👊🏻 I don’t think you will regret it! 🙌🏻
The best ‘Kenobi’ Vader review I have so far seen - well done mate! You certainly got him well quick too!! I have to agree, I think it’s the ultimate Vader and definitely the best one, so far released. I’ve actually ordered 2 of these (and I very rarely do that), but as I’ve got no Vader’s in my collection, I’m going to display one damaged and one clean. I’m still debating whether to get the ROTJ version, but as I wouldn’t display that with the Sebastian Shaw headsculpt, I’m not sure I need to. It’s a beast of a figure, and really think people who miss out on this will regret it later. Not sure it will be a grail, as there must be gazillions of these figures produced (!) but you never know. It’s going to be in the Top 3 figures of the year for sure! The other thing that excites me about this figure, and no one seems to have picked up on it yet from other reviews - the fact that all the Inquisitors are shown on this Vader packaging. I reckon Hot Toys will be releasing the other 2 now, otherwise, why put them on there? Thanks for the review Chris - I’ve been looking forward to this review, and it didn’t disappoint. Cheers!! 👍🏼
Thank you mate!! Really appreciate you saying so! It's a great idea getting two. I think the clean look is superb and obviously the battle damaged version is epic, so you will have the best of both worlds! 🙌🏻 Yes not sure I will display the RotJ version with the Sebastian Shaw sculpt. We only saw him like that in the film either staggering around with Luke, or lay down! And Yes!! All the Inquisitors on show! I still worry that the time for announcements of those has been and gone and Kenobi will be the end of this particular line, but who knows! Thanks again for checking out the vid and commenting - much appreciated 👊🏻
Thank you mate! He is pricey, think they are releasing another version (or 3!). 2 without the hologram and one without the clean look etc. So price should definitely calm down when those different editions are released! Cheers for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Definitely not bothered about the hologram. But definitely want both this and ROTJ Vader! That’s gonna be a heck of a comparison shot when the latter’s out!
This Vader looks sick however I decided to go for the rotj version instead as I think that the definitive Vader figure must include a Sebastian shaw head (although I mostly won’t put it on the figure 😅😂)
Understandable! Looks like RotJ version is going to be the most ultimate Vader ever!! The Shaw sculpt on the 1/4 scale is fantastic so I know they’re going to do an epic job with the 1/6 scale (likewise I will probably not be displaying it like that 😅 but it’s great to have the option isn’t it!) Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Congrats!! TOF are quick aren't they! Dang it, I meant to use the CCFL saber too but in the excitement I completely forgot! I'm sure it will look fantastic! 👊🏻
Smashing review! Now I can't wait for the Kenobi figure. I've the same Vaders...I don't remember ESB being that short, but he is on the display stand. Will have to check.
Nice! Mine has been on pre-order since July 2022 w/ Sideshow Collectibles, wish they'd ship it already. How long is the USB cable? I have a Detolf cabinet & I'm wondering how high I can put him up (need to make sure the cable will reach the outlet).
Think Sideshow are getting their stock in imminently so shouldn't be much longer 👊🏻 You don't get a USB cable in the box, you get the little cables which connect to the little box/hub that you hook to his belt. From that box/hub you then connect your USB-C cable to your power (this is the white cable I have in the vid). Hope that makes sense! 👍🏻
Class review as always my friend, I had the EPV version back when it first released then eventually sold it as I had a feeling EPVI version was around the corner and I hated how easy the top of the helmet would pop off when posing. Got the Kenobi and EPVI version on preorder but after seeing the pics and your review I think I can justify 2 Kenobi Vaders. The clean version looks so damn good with those inquisitors!
Yes!! The helmet popping off the ESB Vader does my head in!!! I only have to go near it and it moves! 😅 And I know what you mean, I'm considering getting another one to display clean with the Inquisitors. Just looks so great! Thanks for watching mate 👊🏻
It would be the Ultimate Vader if it was all real leather with that said am picking it up cuz it looks amazing!! Am also picking up ROTJ if is as good as this one by height and quality.
looks amazing, thanks for the comparisons. do you do anything to preserve the suit on your older ones, or has it held up fine? usually pleather seems to last fine for me but he obviously has an exceptional amount of
To be honest I've not needed to do anything to the pleather suits in the past. The collection is in a room that doesn't get too hot or too cold or too humid, and the figures never see daylight! I think that combination give the figures the most longevity. I was sent a product called Glazer by a company called Gunprimer, which is an all purpose protector. I have used this on a few figures (there is a vid on the channel a few weeks back if you're interested). Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
Nooooooooooo! I have everything crossed for you mate! 🤞🏻 I hear that they are still sending stuff out to customers so hopefully they fulfil your order 👊🏻
😎😎very nice defo vfm with all the accessories . Empire Vader defo missing a few inches 😱😱, for me ANH is the one true Vader but this guy is bang tidy ,what's so good about Jedi version that's got everyone talking?
Yeah not sure what happened to Empire Vader. That battle with Luke must have really tired him out and he shrunk a bit? Jedi version looks amazing because it will have the electricity/skull effects in the helmet from when he gets zapped by the Emperor, and will also come with a Sebastian Shaw headsclupt (like the 1/4 scale version)., diorama stands and displays etc. Basically a lot going on with it and will likely be the ultimate Vader from Hot Toys!
I'm in two minds whether or not to get this? But as I missed out on the ESB 40th Vader, the ROTJ 40th Vader will fill his place for me as they're virtually identical.
It's going to be really interesting to see what the RotJ Vader is like. I'm really hyped for that figure now too after seeing this version - I think it's going to be fantastic! 👊🏻
Great review! Absolutely incredible figure. That battle-damaged headsculpt leaves me speechless every time! I've just bought the undamaged headsculpt off eBay to display on my TESB Darth Vader - not accurate, I know, but I bought that figure quite cheap as it was missing one of the tusks off the mask, and also, the DX28 mask looks so much cooler than the Empire one, IMO! I just hope it doesn't look too big on the Empire body considering the height difference you pointed out here! 😕🤞
Thank you mate!! I agree with you I think the DX28 mask does look better than the Empire one!! Good look with switching it over, I hope it connects ok and doesn’t look too big. Let me know how it goes!! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Okay, will do. Man, I hope it looks ok as I do really like the TESB body. Although, now I wish he was a bit taller in general! Still, he's taller than the Stormtroopers I have flanking him and that's the main thing! Not sure about the Death Trooper though.. I'll be receiving one of those next week and have a feeling he'll be pretty much the same height as my Vader! I'll have to keep them separate, lol!
I preordeded this from sideshow last July, along with the deluxe Obi wan. They charged me friday for the final amount and ssnt an email they're shipping soon! Patiently waiting in The U.S. lol!
Woo!! 🙌🏻 I did start to hear that SS were shipping this one quite soon which is great news! Hopefully you should have it in no time, it's felt like a long wait hasn't it! 👊🏻
I have the Rogue One Vader but still couldn't resist getting this figure. I got sold on the damaged head and the USB light up stuff. I never cared about light up stuff when it was battery powered because I know you can basically only use it to take pictures. You can't display it with the lights on but with USB it change things. I just wish they had more discreet ways to wire the stuff.
I'm still hoping to grab the Rogue One Vader at some point, still looks awesome. And yeah 100% agree the light up functions when its battery are almost pointless because the batteries just don't last. USB definitely the way to go. Yes the final wire for the figure to the actual power source is a pain, although with this Vader its all at the back of the figure and they did superb job of wiring in the battery boxes and chest plate. Wireless power is the way forward 😃 Sure I've seen it's possible but maybe just too expensive at the moment! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles There may be many used Rogue One Vader for sale soon with the new one coming out. Could be the last chance to get it at a reasonable price. I won't sell mine but I'm also curious to put it side by side with the new DX and see what changed.
I didn’t enjoy the Kenobi show, but I’m definitely getting this. The damaged mask is very similar to how it looked in the EU comic Jedi Purge, so I’ve liked this look even before Disney bought Lucasfilm. It’s also similar in Rebels after he fights Ahsoka. Great review as always.
Cheers mate! I also liked that Mythos Vader statue that Sideshow did with the cracked helmet etc but yeah great point about the fight with Ahsoka. I never got into Star Wars comics for some reason maybe I should, although I would not know where to start! 😅 Thanks for checking the vid out 👊🏻
Woo congrats 🙌🏻 WHAT a figure as your first collectible!!! 👊🏻 Yes it fits great in the glass case. The ones I use are IKEA detolfs. I use these because they’re mostly glass so pretty much completely unobstructed view of the figures no matter what shelf they are on!! Sadly Ikea have stopped making them!! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
I think you should re-buy the Rogue One version and do a proper comparison video to help us make a choice 😆 Seriously "dew it!" he says in a Emperor voice over... To me the New Hope or Episode IV to us oldies is by far and away the best looking version, closely followed by the ESB. Kenobi series needs a re-watch from my camp, I really loved the first two episodes and then it went a bit Pete Tong. Directorial and editing choices left me feeling "I could've done better!" "fan always do the best work" so they say! Anyway interesting height discrepancy on the Empire version, I wonder why? Nice looking Kenobi Vader, good amount of accessories, lovely lights and choice of buckets, could've included a non-cut cape for a clean version, but hey-ho... Sadly not for me.
It’s actually made me want the Rogue One Vader even more tbh as I’d like the full set of Vaders! And yeah I’d like to scrutinise them all!! I do love the more matte black look of the bucket in Episode IV tbh. But gotta love a shiny new Vader too 😅 Yeah I don’t understand the height discrepancy of ESB Vader! Oh the cape is reversible so there’s a clean side and a side with the cut on it. I helpfully neglected to mention that in the video!! 🤦🏻♂️😅 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Hi! I just got my figure today! I know I did already comment on this, but I have a question. Do you leave the USB lights turned on all the time? Even if you're not in the room? Because I do want them to be on all the time, but I also don't want them to break. Thanks!
Hey mate! No I don’t actually keep them on continuously. From what I understand, a small LED can last up to 50000 hours. *But* if my maths is correct (which it probably isn’t 😅) that’s only about 6 years? Also their brightness fades over time apparently. So personally I want to keep everything in tip top condition and only put them on for special occasions! 😃
Hi Where did you get this as no one has it yet in uk unless eBay also not sure on pleather do u know whether the ROTJ Vader will be leather? HT are not catering for their customers in 2024 paying £400plus on dx figures leather should be a must.
Got this one from Toys Buying Agent. On the pleather issue, just read an interesting comment saying that real leather would make the figure very difficult to pose, which is something I'd never thought about tbh. Maybe this is why HT go for the pleather material instead. But if you keep the room humidity controlled and keep the figures out of UV light, the pleather should last pretty well from my experience. Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
I’m all about the original movies, but I got this one over the ROTJ one. It’s just too good. Also I find it more likely to get more original trilogy vaders in the future and less likely to get another like this
That is a great point! This is probably going to be a one-off and like you say OT Vaders will probably get reissued over and over again. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Amazing piece. I'd love to but the prices are getting a bit ridiculous. I've got the ESB version and am happy with it to be fair so I'll give this one a miss.
@@TK421Collectibles ah nice one mate!Always looking from new places to buy from especially when I want to get things earlier. Do you buy from them often?
@@TK421Collectibles brilliant mate I'll be definitely keeping an eye out on their site. I used to rely on toys wonderland but they're actual scam artists now. I ordered a hot toys crosshair like 6 months ago and well still no crosshair. After multiple complaints aswell still nothing. So toys buying agent it is from now on!
Can't wait for mine. Hated the show (Except for the short dialogue between Vader and Kenobi in the last episode that was beautiful), but Vader is always Vader.
That section of dialogue was definitely the high point of the entire series wasn't it! I can imagine they wrote the whole series around the lead up to that particular scene! Glad you're picking the figure up, thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
That was actually something I meant to mention, the difference of the robe placement kinda bugged me about the Kenobi series. But as for doing that on this figure, I'm really not sure because the wiring of the belt boxes must go through (or behind) the robes and the belt doesn't come apart either. I'm sure if you *really* wanted to you could do it but I would never risk it!
Just got my first hot toys a week ago. That being the delux Boba twin pack for 200 off. Got Arc Jesse orders but I want them EP 6 Vader so bad so waiting for that to be in stock;
Hey Toby congrats on getting your first Hot Toy in! Great start too, love that Boba set! And you got it for a bargain too nice work 👊🏻 Jesse is another great figure! And RotJ Vader is going to be fantastic, can't wait for that one to drop 🙌🏻
I chose the return of the jedi one but this looks amazing! Well impressed, yet another awesome video dude! When you do a video on the ROTJ version can you talk about which one you think is better between this and that one to you personally and why. I think that would be really interesting because they are made around the same time but it's two different eras, two actors and obviously different accessories and I would love to hear your thoughts.
I think you chose wisely all things considered. I'm now expecting RotJ Vader to be the ultimate 1/6 version of the character! Will definitely do a comparison between this and RotJ version, I'm also intrigued as to how the differences you mention will play out in figure format! Thanks for checking out the video and for the content ideas my friend 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles it will be really interesting to see if it exceeds your expectations or is disappointing. You've got some idea of what to expect from your quarter scale at least. Always dude, keep up the great work 👊🏻
Great review! I think the little part that sticks out, on the battle damaged helmet, isn’t lined up properly. I’m not sure how describe it properly, but if you look at other reviews, that piece is more flush with the outer helmet.
Ah ok cheers mate! I may not have reattached it properly when I removed the top portion to move the eyeball? Could be something to do with that. Thanks for the feedback 👊🏻
I see what you mean now! I've reattached it properly. It's actually a glued in piece and I must have bent it back so it had become unseated. It's back flush now, thanks for pointing it out, well spotted! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles You’re welcome! It was a little hard to describe exactly what it was that I was referring to. But I’m glad you spotted it and able to fix it 👍🏼 It’s a awesome piece, and I can’t wait to get mine in hand
I missed on pre-ordering, which would have been through The Good The Bad and the Robots. So got this one off Toys Buying Agent. Or I've used Toys on Fire UK too. I have no affiliation with any of these so use at your own risk/peril 😅 But they are my go-to guys 😃 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Cheers for checking out the video 👊🏻 Tbh, after years of dull LEDs due to batteries instantly draining I thought the brighter LEDs on the new Vader were fantastic!! You not a fan of them?
@@TK421Collectibles No worries, your videos are great. Don't get me wrong, it's great to finally have USB powered lights but they look like bare LEDs. I've put a small piece of paper underneath the chest plate as a defuser and they look far less garish and more like the promo images, although the lightsaber looks far better than I'd heard.
Came in pretty quick this one. I believe the other versions have not released yet: the Collector Edition, Deluxe Version, Exclusive Version - and this one thats out now is the Deluxe Version Exclusive! I'm confused just looking at all these versions tbh 😅
They are releasing other editions of this figure though so you should be ok to grab one at some point. Never used it myself but Sideshow waitlist may be a good idea if you're US based? I know a few collectors that have backed out because they want the RotJ version instead. Good luck 👊🏻
i was absolutely about to buy this but $300?????!!?!…….that is a unbelievable price i literally gasped so hard when i found out. Who would pay upwards of $300 for a darth vader action figure, i get the detail but thats absolutely ridiculous, and im not knowledgeable on action figures so idk the price range but the ones i see never go above 100 bucks each and thats already pushing it. Im just gonna stick to the black series obi wan kenobi show darth vader
They are definitely expensive. But they are high-end collectibles at the end of the day. You should see the price of some of the rarer ones!! 🤯 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Grrrrr. Dang it, I didn't want to get this. REALLY hated the show, but as usual, your excellent look showing it at it's best is pushing me over. It does look great, from the superb box art to all of the details on it >s undeniably good. it was the comp shot towards the end that was the final shove:). That dreadful ESB one looks even more pathetic next to the new one. Good review (damn it) 😊
Oops sorry for potentially causing your wallet some harm!! 😅 But yeah it's a fantastic figure and it would be a shame to miss out! I reckon you'd be able to capture some epic shots of this one too! Honestly I was genuinely shocked at how different the Vaders all were when I lined them up!! Thank you for watching my friend 👊🏻
I hate the rock base he comes with. I can't for the life of me get him to stand flat on his feet. The other base makes him too large to fit in my detolf.
Hahah I have the same issue tbh!! Didn’t bother me to begin with but yeah everytime I tweak the pose he doesn’t stand properly 😅 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
😂 personally I wouldn’t say ESB Vader looks like 💩🤣 I like to think of ESB Vader as “not quite as good as the other versions.” But I respect you’re opinion 👊🏻 😅
Thanks for watching! Not sure what you mean re: flappy tip lol but I will have another look! [edit] I think I know what you mean, that piece is actually glued in and I must have pushed it back on itself so it had come away a bit. Corrected it now. Well spotted and thanks for letting me know!! 👊🏻😃
@@TK421Collectibles Im allways watching. This was the best review so far of this figure! The head sculpt on this is simply amazing. dont know WHY the other reviews on here dont use more time on the sculpt like you did. it kinda made it easy for me to see that thing was comming loose on you :( Good video as allwas! Btw. where do you get your figures from? you got this one really fast!
@@grosen84 Well thanks for watching and for the kind words my friend 🙌🏻 Yes I thought I needed to spend a bit longer showing this headsculpt because I thought it was going to be good but didn't realise it would be quite this good!! Got this one from Toys Buying Agent. Paid a bit of a premium because it was first batch but it was one of my most anticipated figures for this year! 😃👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles I dont blame you for paying a premium for this one! i kinda wanted to do the same to get it fast. but i did go with one of the slower dealers here in Europe to save money. but i got two of them :) This is figure of the year for me i belive
Yes I know what you mean, it can be a big problem especially in a humid environment. Fortunately not had any issues with mine, but it's always at the back of my mind! 👊🏻
Congratulations on getting him bud. Hot toys did a fantastic job. But not for me as I hated the show. Am waiting on the other one with the Sebastian Shaw head sculpt. Even though I have the 1/4 scale the new 1/6 one looks fantastic. Sorry nothing better than the original version. But really happy for you and knowing your love for Star Wars this is a must for you. By the way your videos are so well done and looks so professional and one of the best out there now. Big love to ya bud 😊
Totally understand if you didn't get on with the show then yeah this is one to avoid mate! Plus it saves your wallet from a bit of a battering 😅 Think the RotJ version is going to be the ultimate Vader mate, like you say with the Sebastian Shaw sculpt. Did a great job of the 1/4 scale didn't they so I've got high hopes for the 1/6 version! OT is the GOAT! 😀 And thanks for your kind words about the videos! Really appreciate that mate, it means a lot 👊🏻☺️
Oh yeah, I'm watching reviews hella early on this so I'm here, haha!
Awesome review man, your Vader clones lookin' HUGE! I prefer the matte black to Vader's armor similar to the one on the right at 11:11, but that doesn't take away from how incredible this release is.
Awesome review man, congrats on getting him in! See you in a month when I get mine from SS, lol!
Wooo thank you for watching early my friend!!! And thanks for commenting 👊🏻 Dude I know what you mean, I love the matte black of ANH Vader as that is literally my first memory of Vader so will always hold a special place. But yeah this version definitely still has some mad WOW factor going on. Absolutely cannot wait for your review on this one mate 🙌🏻
Love your displays man!
Thank you!! I appreciate you saying so 👊🏻
I love options on the head ...its just epic and they have totally nailed the face sculp through the mask ...shiny too and lots of extras! Fab !
Agreed! It is SO good that sculpt isn't it! 10/10 all day long, don't know how they got it so accurate! Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles thanks for your reply mate....think this vader is a must ! Amazing
My first ever Vader has just arrived. He is something else. So glad I didn't pass on th 4:09 is one. This could possibly be my favourite figure (apart from AT-AT driver).
I just lit him up tonight. WOW!!!. I need another long USB-C to light the base at same time, but tried it out. Im blown away with this figure. Cant wait for 40th ROTJ Vader with the Sebastian headsculpt.
Woo congrats Paul. You’re collecting like a boss this week by the sounds of it 💪🏻 Amazing Vader! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles You should see my PO list.
@@TK421Collectibles You should see my PO list. 😅
There is no Star Wars without Darth Vader! Always a massive acquisition for a collector! Congratulations!
Thank you mate!! Yeah Vader is king of the cinematic villains!! 😃🙌🏻
I have the ESB Vader and never noticed how janky his helmet looked or how short he is. I have the Rogue One and this one and the Kenobi Vader owns. Also po’d the ROTJ version can’t wait.
I’m almost tempted to offload the ESB version tbh as the Kenobi one and the ROTJ ones are/will be amazing! But the ESB version does still look good in isolation fortunately😀 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles I guess I’ll keep my ESB sitting in the Jazzinc Meditation Chamber so it doesn’t look so obvious
@@decadentdave ah that diorama looks sick! Congrats 🙌🏻
I got mine yesterday and it’s a stunning figure. Have been waiting nearly 2 years for it and it don’t disappoint. So glad to have something that represents my favourite scene in all of Star Wars. This piece will definitely grail for sure. What a figure!!!
Congrats my friend!! Glad you like it too!! I totally agree, what a scene that was!! What. A. Scene!! And its absolutely amazing to have a figure to represent 🙌🏻 Thanks for checking out the video mate 👊🏻
Great review! This is definitely shaping up to be the best Vader that HT has made. I think the ROTJ version can be on par with it if they fix the proportions instead of reusing 90% of the ESB figure.
Thanks Steven!! Agreed re:RotJ version! And I hope they just get it as accurate as possible. I'm convinced now that ESB Vader is slightly undersized. Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
The Best figure of Darth Vader ❤❤❤
Yes!! Totally agree 🙌🏻 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Dynamite figure! Amazed that Hot toys finally decided to use the proper colored LED bulbs for the proper lights (including lightsaber). Adds sooo much to the final product. Definitely a must-have!
Yes!! I think there was previous justification to say using the coloured LEDs would lessen the brightness but this clearly is not the case, they look bright and really vibrant! Totally agree with you it definitely adds to overall look. Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 👊🏻
Top notch figure…..For me the only highlight of a bad TV series but an iconic scene none the less.
Amazing scene wasn't it!! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Dont kmow what camera youre using but this is the most detailed view of him yet! I really, really regret skipping him 😢
Cheers Jack!! Yeah I like to try and give a close up look at some of these figures as the details are fantastic!! Argh shame you skipped this release! You may find some collectors wanting to sell this one when the Return of the Jedi version is released, so all is not lost!! 👍🏻 Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 🙌🏻
I owned the Rogue One Vader, and I just picked up this one. I'll display the Rogue One with clean look and this one with battle damage look.
Great idea, I'm still tempted to pick up the RO Vader tbh to do that too, seems a shame to have the others except that one! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
I have it on order with SS,so it'll be another month before I get it.Also have ROTJ version on order.
Congrats!! I think SS have started shipping the Vaders out already (special deluxe) so you may get it sooner than you think! Yes can’t wait for the RotJ version too 😃 Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
Absolutely stunning man!
Thank you mate!! Awesome figure isn't it!! 👊🏻
It’s an absolutely fantastic figure! I haven’t owned previous iterations to compare but I’m definitely impressed. A couple of small gripes with it but in all it’s a beauty of a piece. Awesome review as always 🙌
Agreed mate!! Thanks for watching mate, really appreciate it 👊🏻
Glad I got this and the ROTJ Vader.
Yes 🙌🏻 Congrats 👊🏻
Congratulations on your new Darth Vader. Having two head sculpts definitely makes this figure a future grail years from now.
Yes!! Agreed, certainly with this particular version of the figure, like you say with the two head sculpts! 👊🏻
WOW!! Congratulations bro, this looks to be a masterpiece 💯🙌 I loved the Kenobi series, when my figure arrives I might give it a rewatch 😀
I just really wish Hot Toys would stop usind pleather and start using the real thing, however it's still mind blowing! 🤯 😊🍻
Yes!! I've started watching it again. This will be like my 5th or 6th run through of the series!! 😅 Yes pleather can be a pain in some environments!! Luckily humidity is low for me so I don't tend to experience any issues thankfully. Thanks for watching mate 👊🏻
Great review again 😊 he looks cool, but definitely will skip him. Already got the ESB Vader and will go for the ROTJ Vader.. for me that will be the ultimate Vader. Watched the show multiple times now and it does get less worse 😅 but still not enough to get figures from this show 😊
Understandable mate, ESB Vader is great! And I agree I have a sneaky suspicion RotJ Vader will be the ultimate Vader! It's OT for a start, and it looks like it's going to be one heck of a set! BTW I literally LOL'd when you said you watched Kenobi and gets "less worse" 🤣🤣 Thanks for checking out the vid my friend 👊🏻
Yeah, thats pretty tasty mate! i went for ROTJ Vader.. both looking amazing.
Super hyped for that RotJ Vader now mate! It's going to be a belter isn't! 🙌🏻
The best figure of Vader!! The most realistic!
Agreed!! The clean look is perfect and the headsculpt is unbelievably good! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Looks one of the best, looking forward to getting mine, hopefully soon🙌
Congrats mate 👊🏻 yeah hope he arrives soon you're gonna love it! Thanks for checking out the vid 🙌🏻
Amazing figure, anyone getting this one will be set I think, love both the clean and battle damage iterations, really tremendous DX set, congratulations on getting him so early whoever your orders have been with Lately are doing a tremendous job at getting the figures to you early doors. Amazing the height difference with the ESB Vader😮. Said it before the most iconic baddie in cinema history💥 thanks for todays video really enjoyed it , a tremendous addition to your collection😀looking forward to whatever may be up next on the channel, mind how you go and as always stay well 👍
Cheers Andrew! Yes I was really surprised how much shorted ESB Vader was! Not sure what's going on there 😅 Definitely the most iconic baddie in cinema history!!! Thanks for checking out the vid mate 👊🏻
Have mine on pre order for nearly 2 years now, can’t wait but france market will have to wait a couple more months to get it. What a piece
Wow was it announced that long ago? Time is flying by!! Yes think the European market gets later batches, but hopefully not long to wait for this. You are going to love it! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles yup, i have my one year payment done for 8 months now , so nearly 2 years
This is a real luxury item.
Yeah it was a bit on the pricey side tbh! 😬
@@TK421Collectibles300 ain’t bad honestly lol could of been more
This looks amazing but as ive mainly got the a new hope collection, Im now going for the original a new hope vader or better still, the tarkin double pack new hope vader 2.0
ANH Vader was priority one for me when I was building that line, so I understand where you’re coming from! Took me a while to get one. You may have more luck now as collectors move it on to make way for the new Vader! 👊🏻
If this wasn’t pleather it would be a contender for sure.
Yes shame they still went with pleather! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
There is sadly not many alternative. Rubber could degrade as well and real leather would make posing him near impossible. I hope it holds up as well as it does on my Rogue One Vader because mine only has 2 little spots between the legs where the holder touches where it came off. At least on a battle damaged Vader it would fit the look if some of the pleather is chipped.
Excellent info cheers. Didn't realise real leather would cause issues posing tbh but yeah that makes sense! And yes a bit of pleather wear would actually look fantastic on this battle damaged Vader 👊🏻
Cool review mate. Can’t imagine many Star Wars 6 scale collectors missing this guy. Those USB light features are certainly a welcomed addition. That head sculpt is just top class. I haven’t got this guy on hand but I hope the pleather they use are of better quality. Cheers mate
Thank you my friend!! Loving the USB feature, the lights seem noticeably brighter in this one, even the saber! Hope you manage to get this one in mate (although the pleather looks similar to other Vaders, possibly a bit tougher than ESB version though) 👍🏻
oh it does look fantastic. Not for me as I have the Empire one, shorty is good for now. I've always struggled with Vader as I love Anakin and I'm in denial that he turned to the dark side. Great video as usual x
Thanks Mandy. I literally lol'd at "shorty" 😅 Can understand sticking with that one because it's definitely the most iconic Vader I think. Yeah I'm ALWAYS gutted what happens to Anakin in Ep3. Especially after watching Clone Wars with all that extra Anakin backstory with Snips 😭
@@TK421Collectibles yeah the more time invested the sadder it is.
I refuse to acknowledge he went there lol.
I have this one and ROTJ 40th anniversary Vader coming.
Nice one Paul!! 👊🏻 This is great and I got high hopes for the ROTJ Vader now! 🙌🏻
ROTJ VADER is the best one, you dont have him on the video. But I know this is a old video, but good take. Thx 4 sharing.
I agree! ROTJ version is amazing!! Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Im struggling to see why the damaged chest plate lights up. Surely a flickering light mode would be more realistic. Easy to do, but probably cost us even more.
There are two “ON” positions for the hub, one of the ON positions lights up everything *except* the chest plate so it can appear totally broken when displaying the battle damaged look 👍🏻 Flickering effect would have been cool though you’re right 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles I know it can be unlit, but it's too cool not to have lit.
It looks phenomenal. Even if you don't like the Kenobi show, you get a battle damaged Sith Lord.😀
Very strange that Empire Vader is shorter than t'other two.
Yes! And what's not to like about a battle damaged Sith Lord!! 🙌🏻
Ha I know, not sure what's going on with ESB Vader! 😅
Outstanding! Congrats my man! This is definitely my definitive Vader out of the 4 I have. That battle damaged head just sets it apart. Awesome review! 🍻💯🤘🤘
Thank you mate! It's definitely hard to pick a favourite Vader but it's got to be this set, it's just incredible! Thanks for watching mate, I'm looking forward to your unboxing! 👊🏻
Waiting for mine to show up. 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Yes!!! Congrats on having him incoming!! You will not be disappointed! 👊🏻
Great review as always had to re-order mine again. Got it coming this week as I pre-ordered it with toys Wonderland and that one will not be showing up having to claim my money back through my credit cards plus many other figures.
Oh no, sorry to hear that!! Heard awful things about them so definitely a good idea to try and claim your money back soon as you can 👍🏻 It is unbelievable what they are doing!! Thanks for watching the video and I hope everything works out with your claim Gary! 👊🏻
I’m second batch, that’s my style now. Got a New Hope Vader and ROTJ on order - they are my definitive ;first and last OG) but this is a must.
Cheers for checking out the vid 👊🏻 Must admit I've been thinking of switching to later batches but I hadn't preordered this one for some reason! Love the ANH Vader and RotJ looks like it will be epic, you not a fan of the ESB Vader then mate?
I do like the ESB but I really need to watch space. I collect too many lines lol
@@agentsilverfox7495 I know what you mean!!
This looks dope! I have an opportunity for a rogue one version since I mostly want a clean Vader, so I keep flip flopping on which version I want to end up with.
Cheers Gioven!! Yes I kept having a go at picking up the Rogue One version too! Don't think I need it now as the clean version in this set is very similar I think (but better because of the light up stuff). But still, would be great to have the RO version too just to have the complete set!!! 😅 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles as dope as it’d be to have more than one alas I only got space for the one. And even less space to display with all accessories! My display just focuses a lot on the figure/character itself with third party bases that don’t have that big a footprint. So I don’t mind a figure being barebones/without gimmicks. I suppose if I can find a good deal for the dx28 I’ll go for that!
Yeah I get you. I've been picking up a few non-Star Wars related Hot Toys and for those I just want them to be as minimal as it can be, just want the character represented and don't need huge bases or millions of accessories 👊🏻
Great review! And wow, this figure looks awesome, clean and battle damaged, this is gonna be my first Hot Toys Vader figure, and my first Star Wars Hot Toy, so yeah I'm pretty excited!
Wow what a fantastic first Vader figure to get! Congrats 😀👊🏻
@@TK421CollectiblesThanks you! And yeah, I think out of the Vader figures that have been released this one is the best!
I have the empire version but this is tempting to pick up because the prequel trilogy is my favourite and that moment between Anakin and Obi was powerful.
Honestly Jermaine if you collect and that scene means something to you like it did me then you need this figure in your collection! 👊🏻 I don’t think you will regret it! 🙌🏻
The best ‘Kenobi’ Vader review I have so far seen - well done mate! You certainly got him well quick too!! I have to agree, I think it’s the ultimate Vader and definitely the best one, so far released. I’ve actually ordered 2 of these (and I very rarely do that), but as I’ve got no Vader’s in my collection, I’m going to display one damaged and one clean. I’m still debating whether to get the ROTJ version, but as I wouldn’t display that with the Sebastian Shaw headsculpt, I’m not sure I need to. It’s a beast of a figure, and really think people who miss out on this will regret it later. Not sure it will be a grail, as there must be gazillions of these figures produced (!) but you never know. It’s going to be in the Top 3 figures of the year for sure! The other thing that excites me about this figure, and no one seems to have picked up on it yet from other reviews - the fact that all the Inquisitors are shown on this Vader packaging. I reckon Hot Toys will be releasing the other 2 now, otherwise, why put them on there? Thanks for the review Chris - I’ve been looking forward to this review, and it didn’t disappoint. Cheers!! 👍🏼
Thank you mate!! Really appreciate you saying so!
It's a great idea getting two. I think the clean look is superb and obviously the battle damaged version is epic, so you will have the best of both worlds! 🙌🏻 Yes not sure I will display the RotJ version with the Sebastian Shaw sculpt. We only saw him like that in the film either staggering around with Luke, or lay down!
And Yes!! All the Inquisitors on show! I still worry that the time for announcements of those has been and gone and Kenobi will be the end of this particular line, but who knows! Thanks again for checking out the vid and commenting - much appreciated 👊🏻
Great review of an amazing figure!
Amazingly expensive too at the moment! Hopefully one day I can pick one up.
Thank you mate!
He is pricey, think they are releasing another version (or 3!). 2 without the hologram and one without the clean look etc. So price should definitely calm down when those different editions are released! Cheers for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Definitely not bothered about the hologram. But definitely want both this and ROTJ Vader! That’s gonna be a heck of a comparison shot when the latter’s out!
This Vader looks sick however I decided to go for the rotj version instead as I think that the definitive Vader figure must include a Sebastian shaw head (although I mostly won’t put it on the figure 😅😂)
Understandable! Looks like RotJ version is going to be the most ultimate Vader ever!! The Shaw sculpt on the 1/4 scale is fantastic so I know they’re going to do an epic job with the 1/6 scale (likewise I will probably not be displaying it like that 😅 but it’s great to have the option isn’t it!) Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Great review! TOF messaged me and said mine will be with me on Wednesday! I’ve already got a CCFL saber waiting for him!
Congrats!! TOF are quick aren't they! Dang it, I meant to use the CCFL saber too but in the excitement I completely forgot! I'm sure it will look fantastic! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectiblesyeah, I’ve obi wan on pre order with TOF and have a CCFL ready for that as well!
Very good review, thanks! I'm still waiting for this to arrive, but so glad I ordered it as that head sculpt looks amazing!
Thank you for saying so!! And congrats on ordering it too, it will not disappoint! 😃👊🏻
Smashing review! Now I can't wait for the Kenobi figure.
I've the same Vaders...I don't remember ESB being that short, but he is on the display stand. Will have to check.
Thank you Daniel my friend 🙌🏻 Yes I was actually quite shocked at the height difference tbh! 😲
Finally managed to track one down ,counting the days till it gets here
Woo! 🤘🏻🙌🏻 Congrats mate, glad you managed to secure one as would have been a shame for you to miss out!! 👊🏻
Nice! Mine has been on pre-order since July 2022 w/ Sideshow Collectibles, wish they'd ship it already. How long is the USB cable? I have a Detolf cabinet & I'm wondering how high I can put him up (need to make sure the cable will reach the outlet).
Think Sideshow are getting their stock in imminently so shouldn't be much longer 👊🏻 You don't get a USB cable in the box, you get the little cables which connect to the little box/hub that you hook to his belt. From that box/hub you then connect your USB-C cable to your power (this is the white cable I have in the vid). Hope that makes sense! 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles thanks for the explanation! I'll continue to play the waiting game lol. All I'll have to get is a black USB C cable...nice😉
You made me even more excited for this to ship to me:)
Haha great!! You're going to love it! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
I have the ROTJ Vader ordered, so one is enough for my collection. But this looks amazing.
Totally understand, RotJ is probably going to be the ultimate 'classic' Vader figure. I'm definitely hyped for that one now too! 👊🏻
Class review as always my friend, I had the EPV version back when it first released then eventually sold it as I had a feeling EPVI version was around the corner and I hated how easy the top of the helmet would pop off when posing. Got the Kenobi and EPVI version on preorder but after seeing the pics and your review I think I can justify 2 Kenobi Vaders. The clean version looks so damn good with those inquisitors!
Yes!! The helmet popping off the ESB Vader does my head in!!! I only have to go near it and it moves! 😅 And I know what you mean, I'm considering getting another one to display clean with the Inquisitors. Just looks so great! Thanks for watching mate 👊🏻
I cant wait to get mine.
Congrats, its won't disappoint!! 👊🏻
congrats! Can't wait to get mine 🙃
You're going to love it!! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
It would be the Ultimate Vader if it was all real leather with that said am picking it up cuz it looks amazing!! Am also picking up ROTJ if is as good as this one by height and quality.
Its looks to good to pass up doesn't it!! And same, I cannot wait for the RotJ version too, I have high hopes! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
looks amazing, thanks for the comparisons.
do you do anything to preserve the suit on your older ones, or has it held up fine? usually pleather seems to last fine for me but he obviously has an exceptional amount of
To be honest I've not needed to do anything to the pleather suits in the past. The collection is in a room that doesn't get too hot or too cold or too humid, and the figures never see daylight! I think that combination give the figures the most longevity. I was sent a product called Glazer by a company called Gunprimer, which is an all purpose protector. I have used this on a few figures (there is a vid on the channel a few weeks back if you're interested). Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
Got mine
Congrats!! Great isn't it!! 😃🙌🏻
awesome vid I cannot wait tell I get mine too ordered the same edition as well
Congrats mate! You're gonna love it!! 😃👊🏻
I pre ordered mine from TW so I think I’m screwed
Nooooooooooo! I have everything crossed for you mate! 🤞🏻 I hear that they are still sending stuff out to customers so hopefully they fulfil your order 👊🏻
Great video man
Thanks Leo! 👊🏻
😎😎very nice defo vfm with all the accessories . Empire Vader defo missing a few inches 😱😱, for me ANH is the one true Vader but this guy is bang tidy ,what's so good about Jedi version that's got everyone talking?
Yeah not sure what happened to Empire Vader. That battle with Luke must have really tired him out and he shrunk a bit? Jedi version looks amazing because it will have the electricity/skull effects in the helmet from when he gets zapped by the Emperor, and will also come with a Sebastian Shaw headsclupt (like the 1/4 scale version)., diorama stands and displays etc. Basically a lot going on with it and will likely be the ultimate Vader from Hot Toys!
@@TK421Collectibles One can now see 👀what all the hype is about sounds uber cool. When will it be arriving in Warrington?
Not sure when that one is releasing tbh. I'm guessing later in the year as I don't think they would release two Vader figures in quick succession 👍🏻
I'm in two minds whether or not to get this? But as I missed out on the ESB 40th Vader, the ROTJ 40th Vader will fill his place for me as they're virtually identical.
It's going to be really interesting to see what the RotJ Vader is like. I'm really hyped for that figure now too after seeing this version - I think it's going to be fantastic! 👊🏻
Great review! Absolutely incredible figure. That battle-damaged headsculpt leaves me speechless every time!
I've just bought the undamaged headsculpt off eBay to display on my TESB Darth Vader - not accurate, I know, but I bought that figure quite cheap as it was missing one of the tusks off the mask, and also, the DX28 mask looks so much cooler than the Empire one, IMO! I just hope it doesn't look too big on the Empire body considering the height difference you pointed out here! 😕🤞
Thank you mate!! I agree with you I think the DX28 mask does look better than the Empire one!! Good look with switching it over, I hope it connects ok and doesn’t look too big. Let me know how it goes!! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles Okay, will do. Man, I hope it looks ok as I do really like the TESB body. Although, now I wish he was a bit taller in general! Still, he's taller than the Stormtroopers I have flanking him and that's the main thing! Not sure about the Death Trooper though.. I'll be receiving one of those next week and have a feeling he'll be pretty much the same height as my Vader! I'll have to keep them separate, lol!
yes Death Troopers have a fair bit of height on them compared to regs 👊🏻
I preordeded this from sideshow last July, along with the deluxe Obi wan. They charged me friday for the final amount and ssnt an email they're shipping soon! Patiently waiting in The U.S. lol!
Woo!! 🙌🏻 I did start to hear that SS were shipping this one quite soon which is great news! Hopefully you should have it in no time, it's felt like a long wait hasn't it! 👊🏻
I have the Rogue One Vader but still couldn't resist getting this figure. I got sold on the damaged head and the USB light up stuff. I never cared about light up stuff when it was battery powered because I know you can basically only use it to take pictures. You can't display it with the lights on but with USB it change things. I just wish they had more discreet ways to wire the stuff.
I'm still hoping to grab the Rogue One Vader at some point, still looks awesome. And yeah 100% agree the light up functions when its battery are almost pointless because the batteries just don't last. USB definitely the way to go. Yes the final wire for the figure to the actual power source is a pain, although with this Vader its all at the back of the figure and they did superb job of wiring in the battery boxes and chest plate. Wireless power is the way forward 😃 Sure I've seen it's possible but maybe just too expensive at the moment! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles There may be many used Rogue One Vader for sale soon with the new one coming out. Could be the last chance to get it at a reasonable price. I won't sell mine but I'm also curious to put it side by side with the new DX and see what changed.
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Thanks for checking out the video mate 😃🙌🏻
This looks better than the costume in the Obi Wan show did lmao
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Is this the first DX Vader??? I think it is, right? Awesome review brother👌
You are right, it's the first DX Vader!! Thanks for checking out the video mate 👊🏻
Ordered 2 of him and 2 of ROTJ VADER… Gonna display them with and without helmet 👊🏻👌🏻 !bb
Wow, awesome! Going to be great to have all variations on display 👊🏻
Bro has infinite money
@@jacko_starwars9410 🤣🤣
I didn’t enjoy the Kenobi show, but I’m definitely getting this. The damaged mask is very similar to how it looked in the EU comic Jedi Purge, so I’ve liked this look even before Disney bought Lucasfilm. It’s also similar in Rebels after he fights Ahsoka. Great review as always.
Cheers mate! I also liked that Mythos Vader statue that Sideshow did with the cracked helmet etc but yeah great point about the fight with Ahsoka. I never got into Star Wars comics for some reason maybe I should, although I would not know where to start! 😅 Thanks for checking the vid out 👊🏻
This is my first collectible. Does he fit in your glass cases? What brand are they?
Woo congrats 🙌🏻 WHAT a figure as your first collectible!!! 👊🏻 Yes it fits great in the glass case. The ones I use are IKEA detolfs. I use these because they’re mostly glass so pretty much completely unobstructed view of the figures no matter what shelf they are on!! Sadly Ikea have stopped making them!! Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Got it. I appreciate it!
I think you should re-buy the Rogue One version and do a proper comparison video to help us make a choice 😆 Seriously "dew it!" he says in a Emperor voice over...
To me the New Hope or Episode IV to us oldies is by far and away the best looking version, closely followed by the ESB.
Kenobi series needs a re-watch from my camp, I really loved the first two episodes and then it went a bit Pete Tong. Directorial and editing choices left me feeling "I could've done better!" "fan always do the best work" so they say!
Anyway interesting height discrepancy on the Empire version, I wonder why?
Nice looking Kenobi Vader, good amount of accessories, lovely lights and choice of buckets, could've included a non-cut cape for a clean version, but hey-ho... Sadly not for me.
It’s actually made me want the Rogue One Vader even more tbh as I’d like the full set of Vaders! And yeah I’d like to scrutinise them all!!
I do love the more matte black look of the bucket in Episode IV tbh. But gotta love a shiny new Vader too 😅
Yeah I don’t understand the height discrepancy of ESB Vader!
Oh the cape is reversible so there’s a clean side and a side with the cut on it. I helpfully neglected to mention that in the video!! 🤦🏻♂️😅
Thanks for watching 👊🏻
I had this one on pre order but I decided to go with the ROTJ version it’s the more iconic version to me but this one is absolutely fantastic
Completely understandable! I think the RotJ version is going to be next level epic! Can't wait 😃 Thanks for checking the vid out 👊🏻
Hi! I just got my figure today! I know I did already comment on this, but I have a question. Do you leave the USB lights turned on all the time? Even if you're not in the room? Because I do want them to be on all the time, but I also don't want them to break. Thanks!
Hey mate! No I don’t actually keep them on continuously. From what I understand, a small LED can last up to 50000 hours. *But* if my maths is correct (which it probably isn’t 😅) that’s only about 6 years? Also their brightness fades over time apparently. So personally I want to keep everything in tip top condition and only put them on for special occasions! 😃
@@TK421Collectibles Thank you mate! Wow! 6 years! That surprises me honestly! But yeah thank you!
@@Sams_Hot_Toys_Journey_Official np 👊🏻
Hi Where did you get this as no one has it yet in uk unless eBay also not sure on pleather do u know whether the ROTJ Vader will be leather? HT are not catering for their customers in 2024 paying £400plus on dx figures leather should be a must.
Got this one from Toys Buying Agent. On the pleather issue, just read an interesting comment saying that real leather would make the figure very difficult to pose, which is something I'd never thought about tbh. Maybe this is why HT go for the pleather material instead. But if you keep the room humidity controlled and keep the figures out of UV light, the pleather should last pretty well from my experience. Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
I planned to skip this one and go with the RTOJ; after this review, I might end up with both.
Honestly I don't think you'll regret owning both!! 😀👊🏻
I’m all about the original movies, but I got this one over the ROTJ one. It’s just too good. Also I find it more likely to get more original trilogy vaders in the future and less likely to get another like this
That is a great point! This is probably going to be a one-off and like you say OT Vaders will probably get reissued over and over again. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Do you think they will stop making pleather material. There are plastic or other materials they can use?
I wonder if you could use it as a GPU support bracket.
Amazing piece.
I'd love to but the prices are getting a bit ridiculous. I've got the ESB version and am happy with it to be fair so I'll give this one a miss.
Understandable mate, ESB Vader is generally regarding as one of (if not the) best isn't it! Thanks for checking out the vid 👊🏻
Where did you order him from? Ive got one on pre order but god knows when it's coming haha I cannot wait!
Got this one from Toys Buying Agent. Glad you’ve got your order locked in, would be a shame to miss it! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles ah nice one mate!Always looking from new places to buy from especially when I want to get things earlier. Do you buy from them often?
If I want it quick yeah I get most new releases from them! 👍🏻
@@TK421Collectibles brilliant mate I'll be definitely keeping an eye out on their site. I used to rely on toys wonderland but they're actual scam artists now. I ordered a hot toys crosshair like 6 months ago and well still no crosshair. After multiple complaints aswell still nothing. So toys buying agent it is from now on!
Can't wait for mine.
Hated the show (Except for the short dialogue between Vader and Kenobi in the last episode that was beautiful), but Vader is always Vader.
That section of dialogue was definitely the high point of the entire series wasn't it! I can imagine they wrote the whole series around the lead up to that particular scene! Glad you're picking the figure up, thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Are you able to put the robes over the shoulder armor like ANH?
That was actually something I meant to mention, the difference of the robe placement kinda bugged me about the Kenobi series. But as for doing that on this figure, I'm really not sure because the wiring of the belt boxes must go through (or behind) the robes and the belt doesn't come apart either. I'm sure if you *really* wanted to you could do it but I would never risk it!
Just got my first hot toys a week ago. That being the delux Boba twin pack for 200 off. Got Arc Jesse orders but I want them EP 6 Vader so bad so waiting for that to be in stock;
Hey Toby congrats on getting your first Hot Toy in! Great start too, love that Boba set! And you got it for a bargain too nice work 👊🏻 Jesse is another great figure! And RotJ Vader is going to be fantastic, can't wait for that one to drop 🙌🏻
I chose the return of the jedi one but this looks amazing! Well impressed, yet another awesome video dude! When you do a video on the ROTJ version can you talk about which one you think is better between this and that one to you personally and why. I think that would be really interesting because they are made around the same time but it's two different eras, two actors and obviously different accessories and I would love to hear your thoughts.
I think you chose wisely all things considered. I'm now expecting RotJ Vader to be the ultimate 1/6 version of the character! Will definitely do a comparison between this and RotJ version, I'm also intrigued as to how the differences you mention will play out in figure format! Thanks for checking out the video and for the content ideas my friend 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles it will be really interesting to see if it exceeds your expectations or is disappointing. You've got some idea of what to expect from your quarter scale at least. Always dude, keep up the great work 👊🏻
Great review! I think the little part that sticks out, on the battle damaged helmet, isn’t lined up properly. I’m not sure how describe it properly, but if you look at other reviews, that piece is more flush with the outer helmet.
Ah ok cheers mate! I may not have reattached it properly when I removed the top portion to move the eyeball? Could be something to do with that. Thanks for the feedback 👊🏻
I see what you mean now! I've reattached it properly. It's actually a glued in piece and I must have bent it back so it had become unseated. It's back flush now, thanks for pointing it out, well spotted! 👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles You’re welcome! It was a little hard to describe exactly what it was that I was referring to. But I’m glad you spotted it and able to fix it 👍🏼 It’s a awesome piece, and I can’t wait to get mine in hand
Where did ya order this one from? Wondering if there’s an reputable uk sites/places
I missed on pre-ordering, which would have been through The Good The Bad and the Robots. So got this one off Toys Buying Agent. Or I've used Toys on Fire UK too. I have no affiliation with any of these so use at your own risk/peril 😅 But they are my go-to guys 😃 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Do you find the LEDs on the belt boxes and chest plate too bright? Can't see why they haven't defused them
Cheers for checking out the video 👊🏻 Tbh, after years of dull LEDs due to batteries instantly draining I thought the brighter LEDs on the new Vader were fantastic!! You not a fan of them?
@@TK421Collectibles No worries, your videos are great. Don't get me wrong, it's great to finally have USB powered lights but they look like bare LEDs. I've put a small piece of paper underneath the chest plate as a defuser and they look far less garish and more like the promo images, although the lightsaber looks far better than I'd heard.
How does everyone have theirs already??
Came in pretty quick this one. I believe the other versions have not released yet: the Collector Edition, Deluxe Version, Exclusive Version - and this one thats out now is the Deluxe Version Exclusive! I'm confused just looking at all these versions tbh 😅
Would love this but seems to be sold out pretty much everywhere
They are releasing other editions of this figure though so you should be ok to grab one at some point. Never used it myself but Sideshow waitlist may be a good idea if you're US based? I know a few collectors that have backed out because they want the RotJ version instead. Good luck 👊🏻
In Scotland mate. Im on the Sideshow waitlist....and signed up on a good few other sites hoping to be notified once back in stock
i was absolutely about to buy this but $300?????!!?!…….that is a unbelievable price i literally gasped so hard when i found out. Who would pay upwards of $300 for a darth vader action figure, i get the detail but thats absolutely ridiculous, and im not knowledgeable on action figures so idk the price range but the ones i see never go above 100 bucks each and thats already pushing it. Im just gonna stick to the black series obi wan kenobi show darth vader
They are definitely expensive. But they are high-end collectibles at the end of the day. You should see the price of some of the rarer ones!! 🤯 Thanks for checking out the video 👊🏻
Grrrrr. Dang it, I didn't want to get this. REALLY hated the show, but as usual, your excellent look showing it at it's best is pushing me over. It does look great, from the superb box art to all of the details on it >s undeniably good. it was the comp shot towards the end that was the final shove:). That dreadful ESB one looks even more pathetic next to the new one. Good review (damn it) 😊
Oops sorry for potentially causing your wallet some harm!! 😅 But yeah it's a fantastic figure and it would be a shame to miss out! I reckon you'd be able to capture some epic shots of this one too! Honestly I was genuinely shocked at how different the Vaders all were when I lined them up!! Thank you for watching my friend 👊🏻
I hate the rock base he comes with. I can't for the life of me get him to stand flat on his feet. The other base makes him too large to fit in my detolf.
Hahah I have the same issue tbh!! Didn’t bother me to begin with but yeah everytime I tweak the pose he doesn’t stand properly 😅 Thanks for watching 🙌🏻
Buy me this figure, please?
🤣 Its a great figure isn't it! 👊🏻
ESB vader looks like shit
😂 personally I wouldn’t say ESB Vader looks like 💩🤣 I like to think of ESB Vader as “not quite as good as the other versions.” But I respect you’re opinion 👊🏻 😅
Great review! Cant wait to get mine!
Tip. Remove the dome when you handle the figure. You have dameged that flappy tip in the BD headsculpt 🫣
Thanks for watching! Not sure what you mean re: flappy tip lol but I will have another look!
[edit] I think I know what you mean, that piece is actually glued in and I must have pushed it back on itself so it had come away a bit. Corrected it now. Well spotted and thanks for letting me know!! 👊🏻😃
@@TK421Collectibles Im allways watching. This was the best review so far of this figure! The head sculpt on this is simply amazing. dont know WHY the other reviews on here dont use more time on the sculpt like you did. it kinda made it easy for me to see that thing was comming loose on you :( Good video as allwas! Btw. where do you get your figures from? you got this one really fast!
@@grosen84 Well thanks for watching and for the kind words my friend 🙌🏻 Yes I thought I needed to spend a bit longer showing this headsculpt because I thought it was going to be good but didn't realise it would be quite this good!!
Got this one from Toys Buying Agent. Paid a bit of a premium because it was first batch but it was one of my most anticipated figures for this year! 😃👊🏻
@@TK421Collectibles I dont blame you for paying a premium for this one! i kinda wanted to do the same to get it fast. but i did go with one of the slower dealers here in Europe to save money. but i got two of them :) This is figure of the year for me i belive
Lots of collectors getting 2 by the sounds of it 👊🏻 I regret not getting 2 😅
Pleather always throws me off vader figures
Yes I know what you mean, it can be a big problem especially in a humid environment. Fortunately not had any issues with mine, but it's always at the back of my mind! 👊🏻
Congratulations on getting him bud. Hot toys did a fantastic job. But not for me as I hated the show. Am waiting on the other one with the Sebastian Shaw head sculpt. Even though I have the 1/4 scale the new 1/6 one looks fantastic. Sorry nothing better than the original version. But really happy for you and knowing your love for Star Wars this is a must for you. By the way your videos are so well done and looks so professional and one of the best out there now. Big love to ya bud 😊
Totally understand if you didn't get on with the show then yeah this is one to avoid mate! Plus it saves your wallet from a bit of a battering 😅 Think the RotJ version is going to be the ultimate Vader mate, like you say with the Sebastian Shaw sculpt. Did a great job of the 1/4 scale didn't they so I've got high hopes for the 1/6 version! OT is the GOAT! 😀 And thanks for your kind words about the videos! Really appreciate that mate, it means a lot 👊🏻☺️