Darth Vader - ROTS - #26 / #03

I've really liked this figure; aside from the issues some are having with the neck post, it's worked out well for me and it is clearly the best incarnation of Vader we've received (TVC93 Vader as a close second).
 
I dig it too, but I think VC93 still tops it for me just because the head doesn't fall off, plus it's OT. I really like the sculpted chain and upper robes, it'd be nice if they used this as a base for a new ROTJ Vader.
 
JediMerc said:
I've really liked this figure; aside from the issues some are having with the neck post, it's worked out well for me and it is clearly the best incarnation of Vader we've received (TVC93 Vader as a close second).
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That some will most likely translate to most. The fact that there have been re-issues of this figure with a larger peg to prevent the head falling off should indicate that this was a serious enough issue for Hasbro to take notice and rectify in a short space of time. They must've received lots of complaints.

Your special decapitated EU version of Darth Vader as he may have appeared had he been a member of the aristocracy during the French Revolution!

VC93 is the best DV out so far.
 
I saw this guy on the blue card at Target on my break and figured I'd try to see if I could score a fixed neck Vader...

Wooohooo! Score! I opened him up and much to my delight, he has the improved joint and has no head issues anymore! I'd say this Vader with the improved joint on the neck is 2014's best figure. Snowtrooper Commander, ReeYees and Brock Starsher are 2, 3 & 4.
 
Swooped up one of these yesterday, I gotta say one of the BEST Vaders in a small scale the articulation on this figure is amazing. Such natural poses for someone in a suit of armour.
 
Its ok, now where near as good as the Evolution style one.
 
Picked up a second Vader in the blue packaging to see the so called improvements. Mine is actually worse than my 'orange card' first buy, so I still believe it's a matter of luck with the neck versus Hasbro actually doing something.
 
I picked up a $7ish clearance Vader at Walmart tonight. How can I tell if it is a corrected neck release vs. the original "It's just a flesh wound" headless hunter of Jedi.
 
For me, the test is simply popping the fiure out of his blister pack. My original non-corrected head literally flew off when I took him out, while the "fixed" version's head stayed on without incident.

Just move the head around uo and down. The non-corrected one just kind of falls off while the corrected Vader's head will stay on like it is supposed to.
 
Darth_Brett said:
For me, the test is simply popping the fiure out of his blister pack. My original non-corrected head literally flew off when I took him out, while the "fixed" version's head stayed on without incident.

Just move the head around uo and down. The non-corrected one just kind of falls off while the corrected Vader's head will stay on like it is supposed to.
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I returned a AOTC-era Ki-Adi Mundi to the store because the plastic lightsaber broke off of the metal hilt during opening.
In other words, I am curious as to whether it is possible to figure out if this figure is worth a crap before I open it. (NOTE: Figures that lose body parts during opening are crap.)
 
Unfortunately, I don't think there is a way to tell the difference without actually opening the figure. Date stamps and even the color of the card (older orange or the new blue) don't even seem to make a difference. I had to buy 2 orange ones before I found my first blue won and got lucky with a fixed version.

You could always open him and if he isn't corrected, sell him on here or trade him.

This figure is definitely one of the best figures in this line, but the darn neck issue and lottery-like odds you have to play to score a good one kind of lessen the figure. Let me just say I think he's worth hunting for and I am glad I kept trying and got a good one.



Also, I didn't try it myself, but I think a little blue tac probably remedies the problem. Maybe another Scummer can verify if this indeed works for you. Good Luck Chewbacca!
 
I gave up on the "one of everything" philosophy before POTF2 ended, so if Hasbro is punting the execution on this figure, I am perfectly willing to return it to the wild or perhaps even sell or swap here.
 
I used a drop of superglue on the head ball joint, so it created a thin coat on it and when it was COMPLETELY dry, put back the head. It was much tighter. One can repeat the process for super-tight fit, but always wait for the glue to be dry and firm.
 
No problems with the VADER I purchased. This figure is one of the best in my book, I'm not to picky and I know there have been some horrific Vaders released but this one is right for me.
 
mcvance said:
No problems with the VADER I purchased. This figure is one of the best in my book, I'm not to picky and I know there have been some horrific Vaders released but this one is right for me.
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Museum Wax also works perfectly for any loose heads - and it's removable if you want to get rid of it later! (Also makes character head swaps where the head is too large for the ball a breeze...)
 
my_kind_of_scum said:
Museum Wax also works perfectly for any loose heads - and it's removable if you want to get rid of it later! (Also makes character head swaps where the head is too large for the ball a breeze...)
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MKOS, can I get that at Hobby Lobby.
 
I think so. I bought a container on Amazon years ago and haven't even used half of it yet. I use it to hold hard-to-stand figures in place, head swaps, accessories... I love the stuff.
 
May The Force be with me, as I am going to open this and hope to not be disappointed.
 
Mine was an orange carded one. Never had any issues with his head. I actually finally got his skirt piece to sit correctly. I cut two slits on his belt piece so that the skirt can go over his cod piece instead of go under it. That's the only thing I didn't like about it and now that it's fixed, I love it.


 
Ive opened four of these guys. Three orange card, and one blue card. Two of the figures had tight heads and two had heads that fell off when I opened the package.

I just took the loose heads and jammed the mother effers on, as hard as I could, and suprisingly they stay on now. They are just as good as the ones that came out of the package with their heads on.

Has anyone else done this to make sure this wasn't mass hysteria?
 
edbates said:
Has anyone else done this to make sure this wasn't mass hysteria?
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having heads fall off before touching the figure is not mass hysteria. Loads of people complained about it so much that Hasbro had to retool the bubble on the head and re-release it. Considering how they like to keep their money I would suggest this caused a lot of angst for many collectors.

i have 150 loose figures and not one had the issue I have with decapitating action Darth Vader. Mass hysteria it was certainly not.
 
Waggy said:
having heads fall off before touching the figure is not mass hysteria. Loads of people complained about it so much that Hasbro had to retool the bubble on the head and re-release it. Considering how they like to keep their money I would suggest this caused a lot of angst for many collectors.

i have 150 loose figures and not one had the issue I have with decapitating action Darth Vader. Mass hysteria it was certainly not.
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Do we actually have confirmation that the posts were fixed? What exactly are loads of people? People on this forum?

The reason I even brought this up was because I too, had figures heads fall off, but had a simple fix. This wasn't an attack on anybody but we need to address the fact that this could be non issue, because after a little examination, my figures are all the same, but came from different waves, and card designs. No post fix, and the figures are solid.
 
Never had an issue with Fordo or any clone with loose joints. As for Vader it seems more random than an official fix. You just gotta get lucky! My second orange card vader is perfect, while some later blue ones are worse, others perfect. Definately doesn't seem like a fix to me!
 
I ve got two Fordos neither have issues. It's a pretty solid sculpt.
 
Although it was an extremely boring choice of figure, this was a pretty awesome darth vader. It's still hard to come to terms with the fact that they are giving us 3 vaders with this line and none of them are as cool as the emperors wrath we got with vintage collection.
 
CMDR_Appo said:
I hated that Emperors Wrath one. I wasn't a fan of that one at all.
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To each his own I guess but the vaders in this line are just plain boring to me. Its not that they are bad figures but I just don't get very excited about new vader figures anymore. The only one that really had any potential to interest me was the dagobah vader but with a non-removable head? Please...
 
I have a hard time getting excited for any Vader anymore as well. That said, I did pick this one up and it really is an amazing figure.
 
My Feelings as well. I found the Vader in the first wave a lot of fun, but once again, a figure that I already have too many of. Now, add a nice accessory with him (which they'll never do) and I'll buy a few more just to get the accessory.
 
I'll never understand why they provided the lightsaber hilt but no way of attaching it : /
 
So barring a miraculous 180 degree change by Hasbro, I have a bad feeling this guy has become the last new Star Wars figure I'll be purchasing for a long, long while.

But other than failing at sitting and kneeling poses, the figure is quite versatile in the posing department:

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"Hey Padme, got tickets? . . . Tickets to the GUN SHOW!" :p
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Figure falls apart easily which rather would render this figure not user friendly for children(bad enough for collector), unless they're the kind that take very good care of their figures.
 
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