DarthSaber said:
I just realized that the ANH vader didn't have a blinking chest box - but I hope SS will take poetic license and make it blink like the ESB/ROTJ vader. Does anyone know if the medicom vader actually has lit chestbox/belt boxes? I thought it was only the saber. On the japanese forum that someone mentioned in this thread, the Vader looked like it had a lit chest box and belt boxes. But, it might just be a Photoshop enhancement. Anyway, the Medicom looks absolutely stunning also! Can't wait to have him in my hands!
Nothing on the Medicom Vader lights up. All pictures that show a lit up chest box or saber are just photoshopped.
Now I do think that all of the statues look great, but I do prefer the Medicom figure, mostly because because of its doll-like characteristics. If it didn't have such an accurate likeness of Vader then I don't think it could be compared with the statues. However, sincs it does look better than any basic doll of Vader then I think it can be compared.
The main reason i like it is that it looks like a nice replica Of the Vader costume AND I can change the pose whenever I like. This leaves many more display oppurtunities.
If I had to rank the various Darth Vader statues (and I will include Medicom Vader even though its not a statue) then it would go like this:
1: Medicom Vader--
Pros--Its has an excellent representation of the ESB/ROTJ suit,Its really poseable. I can display it with any other 1/6th scale Star Wars item. It is decently priced compared to other high end Darth Vader collectibles.
Cons--It is more of a doll than a statue and as such doesn't garner as much respect by some. The Jedi Luke fig is arguably not as nice so there is no other figure of the same quality to pair it with (though the Marmit figures aren't half bad). Nothing on the figure lights up. The armor is made of plastic and I doubt that the materials on the cloting will be as nice as that of Sideswhow's statue
2: Attakus Vader #1
Pros--Great sculpt. Unbelievable pose that really captures Vader well. It really looks and feels like a piece of art.
Cons--The price...I would have to sell a kidney to own one. I just want the most accurate representation of Vader so the fact that it doesn't use mixed media is a small problem for me.
3: Sideshow Vader
Pros: Decent likeness. Uses mixed media which makes it feel more accurate. The size helps it will probably make it have a real presence in any collection...as any good Vader collectible should. Paired with the Obi-wan makes for an awesome centerpiece. Cheaper than Attakus. It is the only product in the group to be based on Vader's ANH suit. It lights up.
Cons: The helmet sculpt is off...even with the newer pictures. You need Obi-Wan to bring out the statue's full potential. While cheaper than the Attakus statue it is still a little pricey (hey, I'm poor).
4: Gentle Giant Vader
Pros: Looks good. It is cheap compared to the other statues. Goes well with other Gentle Giant products. Is the only statue to be based on ROTS Vader (I don't care how many times GG says that it is amalgam of Vader's suits, it IS the ROTS Vader in both suit and pose).
Cons: It looks alot cheaper than the attakus statues. It just doesn't seem as high-end as the other products. The pose is arguabley not the best.
5: Attakus Vader #2
Pros: Good sculpt. Looks and feels like a high-end collectible.
Cons: Bad pose. WAY too expensive--the combination of those two cons are enough to make it last choice in my book
