As a very new collector, I ordered the Kenobi Vader. I love the half-split mask where you can see Heyden's face. The actor shaped just too many beautiful moments in my childhood. I also want one version for each of my favorite characters. I'm also hoping for a new Dark Side Anakin release next year because I unfortunately missed the last one.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! No disrespect to Sebastian Shaw, but I Hayden is who I see as Vader. If I was forced to only pick one, it would be Kenobi Vader for sure. I hope they’re able to reissue Darkside Anakin for you all. It’s crazy to see he was meant to be an event only exclusive to being up on Sideshow and sitting for a long time. Out of nowhere he became this sensation after selling out. But, for new collectors coming in, I hope they do it for you all. ❤️ Thanks for watching!

I’ve got the Kenobi Vader on pre order. There’s something so unique and iconic of his helmet cracked with the exposed Anakin head sculpt. I don’t think you can go wrong with either though.

Got young version and I pre ordered old version of Vader and that should be it for my Vader collection, I hope 😎

For me this is the ultimate Vader

@BostonCollectors

2 ай бұрын

He does look incredible. I originally had him preordered, but I let it go due to space. Hopefully I don’t regret it.

I pre order mine, the reason I chose this one over Kenobi Vader, is because this scene came first to me, nostalgia, 80 kid here. #memorylane #vader #sithlord . Can't wait ❤❤ #redemption #anakinskywalker

Thank you Boston Collectors for this review!

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Luis! 🤘🤘

Gonna sell my ESB Vader and keep this one as my only Vader (aside from CW Anakin lol)

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

I can't blame you, lol! This is an iconic release especially to have the portrait as well.

I would'nt get the deluxe unless I had Palpatine. Makes sense. Happy to see the LED lightsaber wish all the sith and jedi had those..A chamber would be cool! Kinda like The gantry and iron man! Would seriously jack up that already hefty price tag tho! Ended up getting the kenobi series deluxe, you get that cool base, damaged and reg helm with the undamaged chest plate! Its good stuff!

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the chamber as a separate release, because not everyone would care to have this Vader, but would like to have any Vader sitting in it. That'd be awesome! Kenobi Vader's looking like quite the draw. Hot Toys is smart enough to lure me in with those stairs though. I'll have to find another set after the release of the ROTJ version!

So I have the ESB one, planning to get both this and the kenobi ones. This one will be displayed with the head sculpt and stump hand, then the kenobi one with the broken helmet and broken chest

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a solid way to display them! I'm looking to pick up Kenobi the Kenobi version to display with the Inquisitors. As for this one, I think he'll end up replacing the ESB version in my display with my Anakin shelves. But your way sounds epic!

Pass. I'm happy with my Empire Strikes Back Vader.

I love this release but I just think it's enough for me to replace my 40th Anniversary ESB version. I only like to display one representation of any character in my collection, troopers excluded, and the ESB version still does the job for me. I do however like the LED light lightsaber. I may have to pick that up on the secondary market

Just started collecting and picked this one over kenobi version to have a "classic" Vader in my collection and the hope of getting a new emperor. I might pick up the kenobi version as well

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

It's a great choice and I think a great conversation hearing who's picking what. Sebastian Shaw's is definitely the more classic approach, especially since he was our first glimpse under the mask. I believe Kenobi's Vader is still available on Sideshow, but he's also sold on other sites depending. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Chad! 😄

I recently received my kenobi vader PO and love it so much, matched for my favourite figure. But soon after I also got a Palpatine on throne to go with my Rotj Luke and rushed to PO this, they’ll both be beautiful figures and I’m lucky enough to be able to have the 2 in my collection:)

Ended up grabbing Kenobi and ROTJ deluxe editions. Vaders aren’t figures I pass up.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Haha, if I had the space I’d be the exact same way. It’s the evolution, so they try to get us with it. 😄

Also that new Kenobi Vader is a 1 for 1 reissue of Rogue One. Paint apps aren't accurate to the Kenobi Disney+ show it's just RO rereleased.

Like you Boston, I just don't have the space for many figures. I am sort of collecting some pieces that I know may be expensive later, but I can really only display like 6-10 figures. So I picked up the Kenobi Vader Deluxe version when the pre-order came out because that was looking like a "definitive version" Now I can't decide haha. I grew up with the prequels, and I love ROTS in particular, but man ROTJ is still my favourite film, and Vader's redeeming is just *chef's kiss* . So I'm stuck. Good thing is, I could probably sell that Kenobi Vader when it comes out and maybe help fund this one. I do, however, also collect TVC (3.75") figures, and have a ROTJ Luke, and Emperor with throne in that scale. So maybe I get that ROTJ, and stick with the Kenobi 1/6th. For now I'm gonna hold off pre-ordering this, especially since I'm pre-ordering the new C-3PO. Anyway these are both AMAZING options for whoever wants them.

I don’t have any Hot Toys but this may be my first. That portrait of Shaw is just amazing.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

It really is! I felt crazy for dropping the preorder, but I felt crazier for considering passing up on him, lol!

This will be my 5th Vader by the time this comes out 😅 I’m loving the helmet display stands! I think I will display him with the Sebastian Shaw sculpt with the helmets on the stand. Maybe… That force lightning effect looks great tho! Like you say I’m not sure why they didn’t do the skull design in the light up feature… that’s the iconic bit when he picks up Palps and the force lightning basically x-rays his helmet isn’t it 💀 Still, the set is looking incredible! I’m loving my 1/4 scale RotJ Vader so will be great to have it 1/6 scale with all these extras! Great video, thanks for walking us through this announcement! 👍🏻😀

@ChinoWantan

Жыл бұрын

it has a skull

@TK421Collectibles

Жыл бұрын

@@ChinoWantan Ah ok cool 😀👍🏻 I just couldn’t make it out from the pics.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Woooow! You must have the Rogue One Vader then. I love that appearance the most, the suit is amazing! I'm not seeing a skull though even though Wantan said there is one. Would have to see the piece without the helmet to tell. Even in the video I couldn't see it, weird. Anyway, looking forward to the comparison between this one and the 1/4th after the release. Curious to see the changes between them. 👀 Thanks for watching man!🤘🤘

@TK421Collectibles

Жыл бұрын

@@BostonCollectors no mate! No Rogue One Vader yet (maybe one day!). But when this comes out I’ll have 1/4, ANH, ESB & Kenobi Vaders (I’m assuming Kenobi Vader will release before RotJ version). Yeah I saw a hot toys clip of the mask flickering and pretty sure I could make out the skull (might be imagining it tho!) But yeah looking forward to checking the difference between 1/6 and 1/4 RotJ Vader 😀

I’m going to use the stairs with Vader on the bottom laid down. Like in his death scene with luke

Im getting both kenobi and return of the jedi vader. I dont have any in my collection. I think vader unmasked is cool i want both hayden and shaw headsculpts.

@BostonCollectors

2 ай бұрын

Side by side I bet they'll look incredible! When you get the Kenobi Vader in, you'll love him. Such a spectacular piece! 🔥

too similar with ESB one , you need the ESB or the ROTJ vader but having both is useless

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Unless there are Vader completionists out there, I'd agree. I don't care to have more than 3 in my collection, but with this Vader coming out I'd rather sell the ESB version for sure. I'd opt for the Rogue One version at that point.

I never use the fire, electricity, or lightsaber blade accessories. They diminish the (miniaturized) realism of the figures.

I would get it now rather than pay more later. However I would also figure out a way to expand my display area lol

@TheGentlemanWake

Жыл бұрын

Regarding the saber... it's not gonna be much brighter than the previous offerings. At least the batteries won't run out. However I end up using Soap Reactors and wire all of my figures and I also have art15custom ccfl sabers that look spectacular.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I'm also in that same realm of thinking. Why pay more later if I have the means to secure it now until I have space. If the lightsaber is anything like the Luke Skywalker Snowspeeder release, the wife and I damn near blinded ourselves looking at. It's pretty decent on the ignited saber versus the dynamic effect though. CCFLs will always be king though.

I have esb vader and I'm getting obiwans vader. Passing on this vader

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't blame you for passing. This is one of those pickups where I feel like it's overkill for my collection.

I've the collectors version on pre-order. I didn't want to pay the extra for a light up helmet that I'll never use.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't blame you. If it weren't for the staircase diorama, I would've passed on it as well.

I like them both but prefer Hayden’s Darth Vader. That being said I do think his Vader was on the smaller side as even his figure is smaller than the OT one.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I prefer Hayden's as well. I like this one, so it would be cool to see how they compare in hand.

@Sapientiaa

Жыл бұрын

How do you know it’s smaller? You’re saying it’s smaller because of Hayden’s height? Do you not know that Vader has prosthetics? He didn’t look small in the show.

@Sapientiaa

Жыл бұрын

It’s the same height as the OT figures. The dimensions actually say 13.78 vs the ESB 13.77. Also Hayden was certainly given some lifts to match the OT Vader in height; or at least come close to it.

I really hope they rerelease Palpatine

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

If they did, I would hate to pass him up. Although, I'd hate to have him just sitting in a box too. Hopefully moveable eyes and a better chair considering he dangled and the electric components were 50/50. Here's hoping though! Now's the time. 😄

I want be picking this up no real leather pass for me

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

We were just having this conversation on Discord. It'd be cool to see Hot Toys consider a luxury line with limited pieces for something like that. Although, it would be pretty expensive considering his suit would be made of quite a bit of it.

Yeah his suit is a little too clean. When his mask is removed in the movie his suit is covered in this like fine white dust or white film.

Sorry for being late to the party. Is it worth the price? I think you know my answer. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I think I do, because I got him as well. 😂😂

I think it is worth it it looks amazing. film accurate at that scale. Sort of baffled using Shaw though and not Hayden. Fans today see him as Vader. Its makes sense only because it is Return of the Jedi and not Obi-Wan Kenobi.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

That's one of reasons to grab the Kenobi version for sure. Even though I see what you're saying, it would be disrespectful to throw Sebastian out entirely. Changing his force ghost to Hayden was already rough. For OT fans, Shaw would be their Vader, but for you and I for example, Hayden is ours.

I have empire Vader not buying another

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

Can't blame you there. 😄

It’ll be a great figure, but I prefer the Kenobi version

You sure don't sound like you're from Boston

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people who live here don't.

@RyanByrne999

Жыл бұрын

@BostonCollectors I'm from Boston and you're definitely in the minority.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

@@RyanByrne999 Other half of BostonCollectors here…Boston born and raised. Bostonian accent really isn’t as prevalent as it’s portrayed. Just really depends on what parts of the city/state you spend your time in 🙂

@RyanByrne999

Жыл бұрын

@BostonCollectors No,nits definitely not as bad as it's portrayed in movies, but I'm sure we can agree it's unique. I don't even notice it cuz I'm so used to it. It's how I've talked my whole life and I'm 45

No!! None of them are worth the asking price HT has chosen to go down. For degradation in materials inability to pose long term aswell is ridiculous how much 1:6 collecting has become

unfortunate its just the terrible ESB release as a soft reissue with extra accessories. This is like the 6th or 7th Vader from Hot Toys, it should be perfect. Also beats me why they didn't just shrink the 1/4 into this, easy pass.

@BostonCollectors

Жыл бұрын

I think this is on Lucasfilm considering the appearance in both movies. I can't blame Hot Toys on this one since Vader's like printing money for them. Great for collectors who missed the ESB release, but not that great for those of us who have him and see this as a 2.0. Can't blame you for passing, because I feel like a fool picking him up.