The more I look, the more I like. It's very close to the model kit helmet. But from the side it still looks a little long. Either way, still an improvement over the ANH helmet.
I'm giving this one to the 40th Anniv BS version. While I agree on all points regarding aesthetics, it's the only one to give us a good compromise between figure and form with the cloth robe/skirt (or whatever it's called), giving us a truly unhindered articulation in the lower body. There also seemed to have been a global sale of BS figures and it went for under $10 ($5.72 equivalent in my country, to be exact). I got the Legacy version with the diorama for $10. You're actually getting more than you paid for with these prices. It's currently my definitive DV figure.
I agree with you. I have the Black Series 40th single box version and once you get the cape and articulation posed, you can pull off so many great movie moments.
It's too bad robo made this video so close to the newest BS Vader, because that takes the 40th Vader and just perfects it. Legitimately the best Vader figure that's been available IMO
9:37 I'd argue model kits have a whole extra level of satisfaction compared to figures, you have to put it together yourself, and you can decide how you handle the decals and paint, at the end you have something that is your own, it almost tricks you into feeling like you made it
Joe Gower Nah, they don’t use Licensed figures 99% of the time. It’s practically always figures manufactured for the series exclusively, not sold anywhere. The few exceptions are the unavoidable ones. (Lego, as an example.) So no, they wouldn’t have used the SH Figuarts Vader for the series, since the toys are only manufactured to be used in the series. Have a good day, pal!
Vader is my favorite character, and I have a few figures from different lines. I personally like the 40 anniversary black series version for the 6 inch size. Great video Robo.
Black Series 40th is the best, which is sad because I have several problems with it. I've never had more buyer's remorse over a toy than I did with the SH Figuarts ANH Vader.
This is a good series, Robo. I think you should keep doing them with other toys. We have been spoiled by companies by giving us different versions, I think this is very informative to indecisive collectors (including me). Thank you
Heck, I have them and I'm still indecisive about which one I like best, haha. But it's a fun video to do, may need to get more official bracket graphics and such.
Great video... for me the winner is the 40th anniversary Vader, not only is a great cheap figure, but also he can crouch and sit thanks to the soft goods in the robes.
The Black Series 40th is my go-to, as you just cannot beat that price point... But, had I the bucks, I’d get that Mafex Rogue One Vader. Those lenses, man. Hot damn.
I like his “Rogue One” look best. The helmet extends down more, and the underpart of the face grill makes it appear more like Vader is looking down on his opponents. Just a tad more menacing IMO.
Dude. Spot on. I went with the Mafex 2.0 when that was released, and I never looked back. The pros far outweigh any cons. While he's ever so slightly too small, he still looks and fits the best with the Figuarts collection. What he needs more than anything is a 3rd party cape. Even after pulling the wires out (surprisingly simple to do,) I ended up giving him the Hasbro 2.0 cape as both the length and fit was better. I'd also love to give the Mafex 2.0 some inner cloth robes, but that doesn't look like it would be a simple thing to do. A lot of his pieces appear to be glued or plasti-welded together.
I feel like I can express myself a little better, not just a pair of talking hands, haha. Plus finally learning my editing software has opened up all kinds of possibilities!
Rogue One Vader is the best!! By far in my opinion! And he is one of the best figures I have :D! Thx for your reviews Robo! Saludos desde Argentina! :D
It isn't in this video but I gotta say that the new ROTJ Figuarts Vader is by far the best one IMHO. The cape is tricky but once you get it in a good spot it's hard to take your eyes off of. The proportions are perfect and the helmet is impossibly good looking.
I like black series v2 best personally. Medicom is neat. Robe should go over the shoulder armor though. I always felt that SHF looked like Masterpiece POTF2 Vader.
If they're claiming it's a "Rogue One Vader" then yeah, the robe should definitely go over. Feels like they just went with what they had engineered though and just used Rogue One as promotion, hence the ESB/ROTJ robe
I don't think you should've included the modifications into the comparisons because say for example when you compared the model kit and the shf and you were saying the Cape is better for the model kit there's no reason why you couldn't put that cape onto the shf And since people are going to look at this for the best one to buy whatever they buy won't come with the modification so they would have to go and get the modification for it Comparisons should always be the same Base figure as it came
Definitely agree, the model kit on its own with a hard plastic cape makes it the worst one in my opinion. I don't mind a modded figure in the running, I just think it should be labeled as such, it should be referred to as "my modded Vader" or something like that (instead of "the model kit").
But I started the video saying there was a modded figure in the running, and I included it because at it's base concept the model is supposed to be painted and such? And then during the model part I showed the factory piece with the hard cape?
You call the model kit "fairly cheap" but I'm assuming you mean the base kit itself is cheap. What would be the cost if you added in the cloth cape and skirt, as well as paint and brushes? The price of the cape especially needs to be added to the cost of the figure, but it's unclear if you did that. I also think that since you actually worked on it you're likely to be more attached to it than you would have otherwise been. I liked the video and want to see more like it, but I also want them to be as good as possible and this is the only criticism I really have: I think referring to modded figures as "my modded (blank)" will help to remind you of the improvements you've made to the base figure and you'll be more conscious of them when thinking about things like cost. Overall loved the video, this is just some (hopefully) constructive criticism :)
Well done review of the Battle of the Vaders. Have most of these in my cases in various poses/scenes. Your review shows that high price does not always mean a better figure.
Before I watch: I think Black Series 40th wins hands down for value alone. After watching: Still Black Series. Mafex is excellent, no question, but I’m not a fan of the mid section and mismatching material for the robes.
Hasbro 40th anniversary is my favourite because of the cloth skirt. Closely followed by mafex rogue one. The mafex rogue one vader is great but that plastic skirt puts it behind hasbro. It does not look great when the cape is cloth.
@@TheFwoosh haha..., no worries, I really do appreciate your input. Your taste coincides with mine. The MAFEX Vader is juicy. But yeah, I wasted money on that Hasbro ver1... Big time, droopy Vader... lol. Thank you amigo
How would you compare the winner to the new Hasbro ESB Vader? I LOVE that figure!!! Butterfly arms, best helmet sculpt yet and paint job!!! (screen accurate).
"...but at the same time I am just looking at action figures." That´s nothing. I am just looking at you, looking at action figures. My forefathers are spinning in their graves.
Bandai model kit for me, best helmet sculpt from far, but if you'll have to customize it a little bit if you want it to be almost 100% accurate ;) but it's totally Worth it. I paid it only 20€ (idk how much it is in dollars) and it's according to me the best looking Vader in terms of sculpt
I have (or had) most of these and fully agree with the final choices. The Mafex RO Vader is hands down my favorite and became my “action” pose Vader while the 40th anniversary is my vanilla/static pose walking around the Death Star Vader on my shelf.
Everyone wants to have a Vader that looks like the Darth Vader from the movie, I love the bandai model kit Vader, but I think that the Black Series 40th anniversary Vader looks impressive, most impressive!
I'm kinda surprised that the Mafex Rogue One version won. Not complaining, it's my favorite. I think every company has made the cape too big though. RotJ model kit gets there closest, but it's still rubber. Considering using that as a template and making my own wired version. Keep these coming though! Love the Robo Showdown!
The newer black series Vader was an all new sculpt. I have both, and can confirm it. And yeah while the Mafex Rogue One version has a very nice looking helmet (especially the red lenses!) my favorite is still the 40th BS Vader. It has the bulk, the cloth capes, and that sweet helmet that looks like it was taken straight out of the movie.
I'm definitely in the vast minority here, but my favorite version is the revoltech one, the cape might be hard to manouver but like every revoltech figure with a cape once you put it in the pose you want it looks awesome, it just looks so good once he is in an action pose, the range just makes it able to do so much cool stuff
Its amazing how different he looks film to film . If you watch new hope in 4K upscale you can see wood grain in his face mask. The helmet for revenge of the sith (spoilers) looked odd at first because it was symmetrical an machine made but the originls were sculpted so were not even .
I have a buddy in the 501st and that's exactly what he's said about the Stormtrooper buckets too. You get them too symmetrical and they look all kinds of wrong.
I know it wasn't out at the time Robo made this video, but for me the winner is the Black Series 40th Anniversary Empire Strikes Back Vader. I really like the New Hope version but it's not my favourite design for Vader and the Empire version has much better articulation.
Im biased cause I'm down with OG Gunpla life but I love how the model kits seem to be the best line overall. How many times have we heard Robo either say his 2nd favorite version or favorite version is the bandai kit.
Good stuff! I'd never realized how much the model kit looks a bit like a robot. I'm always torn between TBS ANH Vader and the MAFEX Rogue One. Both are solid, but hopefully the new SHF becomes the new king.
When I first started a 1/12 scale star wars collection I watched this over and over to decide which Vader I wanted. Eventually I got the newer ROTJ Figuarts Vader that isn't even in this video. I think that it is the best one available now - in case anyone else is here doing what I did last year.
Fun video, I have the 40th BS Vader in my A New Hope display and the model kit in my Empire Strikes Back display. However the RO figure is very nice.....but he’s not film accurate. He’s missing the outer robe. So I’m not sure if I will get him.
Yeah, that robe over or under is one of those things people either love or hate. It's wrong, but when I go for a Vader, my mind mushes them all together for an amalgam.
Impressive... Most impressive... however I think if the cape is folded properly on the Black Series Vader it’s much more movie accurate then the model kit.
Luke Smith I agree with you completely! people are quick to say theres too much cloth on the figure but if you spend some time with the figure it comes into its own.
Will Hewson Agreed. The cape unfolded looks off, like a bed sheet. But if folded properly at shoulders, you can easily hide the size and thinness of the fabric. I honestly really like the 2014 ROTJ Black Series Vader, without it’s odd looking helmet, it looks amazing. The cape is even better, it’s thicker and not as large as the 2017 version, and the knee articulation is perfect for having him lie down for the face reveal scene, if the paint were touched up on this figure it would be amazing. And be almost equal to its 2017 version. Then it comes down to, if you prefer ANH Vader or ROTJ Vader.
The shoulder/upper chest piece on Mafex version 1 reminds of an Ace Frehley stage costume from 1979/1980. Must be the serious contrast between black & silver... makes it look huge. But that’s just me.
If there was a way to get the Mafex Rogue One's head onto the newer Black Series, that would be rad, but even without it I still like the Black Series best out of them all.
Why was the emperors wrath Vader left out ?? I don’t own it yet but some say it’s improvement over version one especially if you paint the translucent helmet black
I actually did this, and it was my go to Vader before the 40th Anni version came out (ultimately replaced by the Rogue One Mafex version.) It is a marked improvement over the original, but the non seperating 40th Anni version has a more accurate dome shape giving it better proportions. Of course, the 40th is ANH styled with robes over the chest plate and red tinted eyes, so I guess the modded Wrath fig could work as an ESB Vader if Hasbro is your ultimate preference.
David Z yea i feel ya that is a solid one but for 15 bucks i got that vader on clearance and i loved it so much i bought 2 and kept one just incase the one i have gets flimsy over the years its the shit the only thing i would like is for the hilt to have a chrome shine and its damn near perfect
I pose my 2014 ROTJ Vader only without his helmet, and I use a blue blade from my Black Series Old Ben, to create my ideal “Redeemed Vader look” and have him and ROTJ Luke standoff against my black series Palpatine wielding Revans red saber, due to it being “close enough in looks to his hilt”.
Black series 40 for a new hope poster pose display Mafex rogue one for an empire display on cloud city vs Luke Model kit with cloth cape for a final duel with Luke over the emperor or with the alternate head and arm parts to recreate his return to the light :)
Hey Robo... Have you ever wondered why the new Vader's inner coat is on top of his shoulder armor while the old one is inside? The movie seems to be inconsistent too...
that mafex vader is beautiful it just looks so cool with the glosses and the translucent eyes and overall detail I def agree with you robo its the best but for me the Black series vader is a very close second
As far as customization goes, I see it as are you enhancing a figure, or fixing it? Whenever anyone said the Bandai model kit's helmet was the most accurate, I never believed them. It always looked a little angular to me, but seeing it with the dull coat... I'll be damned.
Walrus Vader actually has a great utility to him, When I was taking the walrus Vader apart I took his Cape and his overlayed Robes and added it onto the Model Kit Vader, it gets rid of that ugly plastic look and adds a more realistic look to it, not to mention it hides gaps in articulation. So in short if you find a walrus Vader for cheap buy it, take the cape and the Overlayed robes and mod it onto the model kit, the end result is badass 😁
I'm still firmly in the 40th anniversary Black series camp, the Mafax Rogue One Vader is a really nice figure but it doesn't match his Rogue One costume so it's a little weird. It's still a damn nice Vader though, but yeah the Black Series one.
"Oh Robo filmed a Darth vader comparison? Lets release a new version of ROTJ Vader" - Tamashii Nations, 2019
The helmet still feels disproportionate though. Which is a shame because their line is usually the most accurate.
My luck! I need to review money next.
The more I look, the more I like. It's very close to the model kit helmet. But from the side it still looks a little long. Either way, still an improvement over the ANH helmet.
Forrest Penrod Seen the new images? It doesn't
I enjoy the new release, looks great next to Maul....get your Sith shelf on
Amazing how far a cheap 20 figure made it in this list
I'm giving this one to the 40th Anniv BS version. While I agree on all points regarding aesthetics, it's the only one to give us a good compromise between figure and form with the cloth robe/skirt (or whatever it's called), giving us a truly unhindered articulation in the lower body. There also seemed to have been a global sale of BS figures and it went for under $10 ($5.72 equivalent in my country, to be exact). I got the Legacy version with the diorama for $10. You're actually getting more than you paid for with these prices. It's currently my definitive DV figure.
Exactly, I agree completely, got mine when toys r us was going out of business, and I've never regretted the purchase.
I agree with you. I have the Black Series 40th single box version and once you get the cape and articulation posed, you can pull off so many great movie moments.
It's too bad robo made this video so close to the newest BS Vader, because that takes the 40th Vader and just perfects it. Legitimately the best Vader figure that's been available IMO
9:37 I'd argue model kits have a whole extra level of satisfaction compared to figures, you have to put it together yourself, and you can decide how you handle the decals and paint, at the end you have something that is your own, it almost tricks you into feeling like you made it
That sh figuarts Darth Vader helmet looks like the robot chicken one.
Robo tchicken
And the revoltech boba looks like the robot chickens version. Now you can have a robot chicken shelf😂
😂😂
@Bryon Schwarz perhaps those are the figures that robot chicken used
Joe Gower Nah, they don’t use Licensed figures 99% of the time. It’s practically always figures manufactured for the series exclusively, not sold anywhere. The few exceptions are the unavoidable ones. (Lego, as an example.) So no, they wouldn’t have used the SH Figuarts Vader for the series, since the toys are only manufactured to be used in the series. Have a good day, pal!
Vader is my favorite character, and I have a few figures from different lines. I personally like the 40 anniversary black series version for the 6 inch size. Great video Robo.
The Rogue One Vader is the best out there right now. He goes well with some of the Star Wars Figuarts line too so it's a bonus.
“Must not lick the blue jolly rancher” 😂
You've done it. You've finally done it. You've convinced me to finally get the Rogue One Mafex vader.
It's the red lenses, they are amazing!
For me i'm Black Series 40th anniversary all the way. Although the cape looks juuuust a bit too big.
40th Anniversary SWB Vader. Will never need another Vader ever again and that is the truth and nothing but the truth I swear to Jebus
Three years later and 40th rotj or obi wan vader may have replaced it
@@Tom11025 So true, I pre ordered the 40th rotj one. Ok, now I'll never need another Vader figure again.
Over the past few months I've started back collecting, from watching your videos man ! Keep it up !!!
Haha, I don't know if I should apologize or not. But thanks, too kind!
There’s been like 4 new vaders since this video, you should update it :D who can’t use MORE vaders!?
Black Series 40th is the best, which is sad because I have several problems with it.
I've never had more buyer's remorse over a toy than I did with the SH Figuarts ANH Vader.
Yeah, a lot of things wrong there, might be why they are giving us another so quick.
This is a good series, Robo. I think you should keep doing them with other toys. We have been spoiled by companies by giving us different versions, I think this is very informative to indecisive collectors (including me). Thank you
Heck, I have them and I'm still indecisive about which one I like best, haha. But it's a fun video to do, may need to get more official bracket graphics and such.
Really enjoyed that, keep these show downs coming!
Great video... for me the winner is the 40th anniversary Vader, not only is a great cheap figure, but also he can crouch and sit thanks to the soft goods in the robes.
The Black Series 40th is my go-to, as you just cannot beat that price point... But, had I the bucks, I’d get that Mafex Rogue One Vader. Those lenses, man. Hot damn.
The lenses do it for me, for sure.
I like his “Rogue One” look best. The helmet extends down more, and the underpart of the face grill makes it appear more like Vader is looking down on his opponents. Just a tad more menacing IMO.
Dude. Spot on. I went with the Mafex 2.0 when that was released, and I never looked back. The pros far outweigh any cons. While he's ever so slightly too small, he still looks and fits the best with the Figuarts collection. What he needs more than anything is a 3rd party cape. Even after pulling the wires out (surprisingly simple to do,) I ended up giving him the Hasbro 2.0 cape as both the length and fit was better. I'd also love to give the Mafex 2.0 some inner cloth robes, but that doesn't look like it would be a simple thing to do. A lot of his pieces appear to be glued or plasti-welded together.
Yeah, as time goes by I've been weary to go cracking into it. Getting where I can't afford to replace it, heh.
I'm really digging seeing you talking in the booth. It's been a nice change. Keep up the good work, Robo. 👍🏻👍🏻
I feel like I can express myself a little better, not just a pair of talking hands, haha. Plus finally learning my editing software has opened up all kinds of possibilities!
Rogue One Vader is the best!! By far in my opinion! And he is one of the best figures I have :D! Thx for your reviews Robo! Saludos desde Argentina! :D
I know I am being nitpicky, but the Rogue1 Vader is more of an ESB Vader as the inner robe does not go over the shoulders.
Love this video! And yes I agree that RO Vader takes the cake, but now I want to build the Bandai model kit too. Thanks Robo..
It isn't in this video but I gotta say that the new ROTJ Figuarts Vader is by far the best one IMHO. The cape is tricky but once you get it in a good spot it's hard to take your eyes off of. The proportions are perfect and the helmet is impossibly good looking.
I like black series v2 best personally. Medicom is neat. Robe should go over the shoulder armor though. I always felt that SHF looked like Masterpiece POTF2 Vader.
If they're claiming it's a "Rogue One Vader" then yeah, the robe should definitely go over. Feels like they just went with what they had engineered though and just used Rogue One as promotion, hence the ESB/ROTJ robe
Or later in ANH.
Yeah... Same here. They definitely made this figure before Rogue One, as a lot of it isn't very accurate...
new esb vader is number 1 for me now, for 20 bucks you can't beat it
I don't think you should've included the modifications into the comparisons because say for example when you compared the model kit and the shf and you were saying the Cape is better for the model kit there's no reason why you couldn't put that cape onto the shf
And since people are going to look at this for the best one to buy whatever they buy won't come with the modification so they would have to go and get the modification for it
Comparisons should always be the same Base figure as it came
Definitely agree, the model kit on its own with a hard plastic cape makes it the worst one in my opinion. I don't mind a modded figure in the running, I just think it should be labeled as such, it should be referred to as "my modded Vader" or something like that (instead of "the model kit").
But I started the video saying there was a modded figure in the running, and I included it because at it's base concept the model is supposed to be painted and such? And then during the model part I showed the factory piece with the hard cape?
You call the model kit "fairly cheap" but I'm assuming you mean the base kit itself is cheap. What would be the cost if you added in the cloth cape and skirt, as well as paint and brushes? The price of the cape especially needs to be added to the cost of the figure, but it's unclear if you did that. I also think that since you actually worked on it you're likely to be more attached to it than you would have otherwise been. I liked the video and want to see more like it, but I also want them to be as good as possible and this is the only criticism I really have: I think referring to modded figures as "my modded (blank)" will help to remind you of the improvements you've made to the base figure and you'll be more conscious of them when thinking about things like cost. Overall loved the video, this is just some (hopefully) constructive criticism :)
Well done review of the Battle of the Vaders.
Have most of these in my cases in various poses/scenes.
Your review shows that high price does not always mean a better figure.
Before I watch: I think Black Series 40th wins hands down for value alone.
After watching: Still Black Series. Mafex is excellent, no question, but I’m not a fan of the mid section and mismatching material for the robes.
Secret AgentMan That’s awesome! I really need to get my mitts on this guy. I found one for a great price. Think I’m gonna pull the trigger!
Hasbro 40th anniversary is my favourite because of the cloth skirt. Closely followed by mafex rogue one. The mafex rogue one vader is great but that plastic skirt puts it behind hasbro. It does not look great when the cape is cloth.
my favorite design for Vader is the one in Soul Calibur 4, specifically his alternate costume that doesn't have a cape.
Definely will buy the new Rotj Sh figuarts for sure , really need a decent Unmasked head 👍🏻
I’d be down for more comparison vids... Mafex Rouge One for me
Great video! I got the Hasbro version one & two but you sold me on the MAFEX Vader ver 2. Thanks again for your awesome video. Thumbs up!
Thanks man! And....sorry...haha!
@@TheFwoosh haha..., no worries, I really do appreciate your input. Your taste coincides with mine. The MAFEX Vader is juicy. But yeah, I wasted money on that Hasbro ver1... Big time, droopy Vader... lol. Thank you amigo
You should make more showdown videos.😁👍
Carson Clifton he should do Stormtroopers next.
How would you compare the winner to the new Hasbro ESB Vader? I LOVE that figure!!! Butterfly arms, best helmet sculpt yet and paint job!!! (screen accurate).
"...but at the same time I am just looking at action figures." That´s nothing. I am just looking at you, looking at action figures. My forefathers are spinning in their graves.
Bandai model kit for me, best helmet sculpt from far, but if you'll have to customize it a little bit if you want it to be almost 100% accurate ;) but it's totally Worth it. I paid it only 20€ (idk how much it is in dollars) and it's according to me the best looking Vader in terms of sculpt
I have (or had) most of these and fully agree with the final choices. The Mafex RO Vader is hands down my favorite and became my “action” pose Vader while the 40th anniversary is my vanilla/static pose walking around the Death Star Vader on my shelf.
A battle years in the making is finally upon us, the proportions of such will be epic.
Everyone wants to have a Vader that looks like the Darth Vader from the movie, I love the bandai model kit Vader, but I think that the Black Series 40th anniversary Vader looks impressive, most impressive!
As Shartimus would say "DARTH VADER PARTY YEAHHH!!!!!" lol!
I want to point out, the new SHF Vader return of the jedi, the chest piece is moulded in transparent plastic, so the lights parts look awesome
i just ordered the black series vader now all i need for my OT shelf is yoda and r2d2
“Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your figure”
“He told me enough. He told me you lost it!”
“No. I am your figure.”
Excellent review!, I could not decide which definitive version to buy. Now I want them all .... lol thanks!
Imho....the newer Black Series, for me, just nails it......the head sculpt is almost perfect and the body too.....but any vader is good.
That Mafex Rogue One Vader is going for almost 400 on ebay now o:
I'm kinda surprised that the Mafex Rogue One version won. Not complaining, it's my favorite. I think every company has made the cape too big though. RotJ model kit gets there closest, but it's still rubber. Considering using that as a template and making my own wired version.
Keep these coming though! Love the Robo Showdown!
Me: i feel a disturbance in the force
Force: i feel disturbed by those toys
One can never have too many Star Wars figures. But my current favorite is the Rogue One Vader from Mafex
Respectable comparison. I love the 40th hasbro anniversary Fig, love the head sculpt and reddish eyes. And the cloth goods is wonderful.
The newer black series Vader was an all new sculpt. I have both, and can confirm it.
And yeah while the Mafex Rogue One version has a very nice looking helmet (especially the red lenses!) my favorite is still the 40th BS Vader. It has the bulk, the cloth capes, and that sweet helmet that looks like it was taken straight out of the movie.
Black series Vader for me..He just hits the nostalgic buttons and the presentation on the vintage cardback puts the nail in it
I'm definitely in the vast minority here, but my favorite version is the revoltech one, the cape might be hard to manouver but like every revoltech figure with a cape once you put it in the pose you want it looks awesome, it just looks so good once he is in an action pose, the range just makes it able to do so much cool stuff
I definitely get all that, I love my Amazing Yamaguchi figures, but this one is extra blocky to me. As in, just a block, haha.
Its amazing how different he looks film to film . If you watch new hope in 4K upscale you can see wood grain in his face mask. The helmet for revenge of the sith (spoilers) looked odd at first because it was symmetrical an machine made but the originls were sculpted so were not even .
I have a buddy in the 501st and that's exactly what he's said about the Stormtrooper buckets too. You get them too symmetrical and they look all kinds of wrong.
I know it wasn't out at the time Robo made this video, but for me the winner is the Black Series 40th Anniversary Empire Strikes Back Vader. I really like the New Hope version but it's not my favourite design for Vader and the Empire version has much better articulation.
When is that S.H. Figuarts Episode 6 Darth Vader going to be out for preorder? I can't seem to find it anywhere yet
They just announced it so it will probably be the last day of May/first day of June.
Im biased cause I'm down with OG Gunpla life but I love how the model kits seem to be the best line overall. How many times have we heard Robo either say his 2nd favorite version or favorite version is the bandai kit.
And I said it here. I think I cut it out but I also went into how my favorite changes day to day, haha.
Good stuff! I'd never realized how much the model kit looks a bit like a robot. I'm always torn between TBS ANH Vader and the MAFEX Rogue One. Both are solid, but hopefully the new SHF becomes the new king.
Yeah, I'm feeling that new SHF is a serious contender. They keep improving and we keep buying...
The problem I have with the SH Figuarts head is that the eye lenses are true black instead of having the reddish tint they're supposed to have
When I first started a 1/12 scale star wars collection I watched this over and over to decide which Vader I wanted. Eventually I got the newer ROTJ Figuarts Vader that isn't even in this video. I think that it is the best one available now - in case anyone else is here doing what I did last year.
Let the games begin. How can you not love Vader? Great video. 👍
Fun video, I have the 40th BS Vader in my A New Hope display and the model kit in my Empire Strikes Back display. However the RO figure is very nice.....but he’s not film accurate. He’s missing the outer robe. So I’m not sure if I will get him.
Yeah, that robe over or under is one of those things people either love or hate. It's wrong, but when I go for a Vader, my mind mushes them all together for an amalgam.
The whole reason I bought the rogue one Vader was because you gave it such praise.
And I still love it, just a cool figure.
I knew it, rogue one dv was gonna come out on top. Great vader comparison brother
Really want you to paint the model kit. It has so much potential.
You spent 19 minutes explaining why I SHOULD get the MAFEX Vader & I still cant decide! I HATE being a perfectionist as a collector haha.
I don't know if you have but can you do a ultimate boba fett because some cost to much while some cheap ones are off sale
Impressive... Most impressive... however I think if the cape is folded properly on the Black Series Vader it’s much more movie accurate then the model kit.
Luke Smith I agree with you completely!
people are quick to say theres too much cloth on the figure but if you spend some time with the figure it comes into its own.
Will Hewson Agreed. The cape unfolded looks off, like a bed sheet. But if folded properly at shoulders, you can easily hide the size and thinness of the fabric. I honestly really like the 2014 ROTJ Black Series Vader, without it’s odd looking helmet, it looks amazing. The cape is even better, it’s thicker and not as large as the 2017 version, and the knee articulation is perfect for having him lie down for the face reveal scene, if the paint were touched up on this figure it would be amazing. And be almost equal to its 2017 version. Then it comes down to, if you prefer ANH Vader or ROTJ Vader.
Luke Smith it wouldn't surprise me if they redo the first bs vader in the archive line with updated paint and maybe even a new helmet sculpt.
Mafex Rogue One is definitely the best, but I’m happy with the Black Series 40th anniversary version
Nothing wrong with that, I love that one too.
Same idea with Black Panther/deadpool ? Mezco mafex SHF, Marvel... ? :)
'Pool comparison seconded!
Ooo, good ideas!
@@TheFwoosh Genuinely curious as to which you have more of, Vaders or Deadpools. It's gotta be close.
@@SolarMechanic Honestly it's Jokers, but between DP and Vader....probably DP.
I remember having an Anakin/Vader “NOOOO!!” figure as a kid with the table from episode 3
I'm happy with my Bandai model kit Vader. He was fun to build and looks damn good. I do need to get a cloth cape for him, though.
The shoulder/upper chest piece on Mafex version 1 reminds of an Ace Frehley stage costume from 1979/1980. Must be the serious contrast between black & silver... makes it look huge.
But that’s just me.
Thank you for this. It really helps deciding which one is really the one for me. (Model kit)
If there was a way to get the Mafex Rogue One's head onto the newer Black Series, that would be rad, but even without it I still like the Black Series best out of them all.
Neck balls there are way different, but I like the thought of that.
Why was the emperors wrath Vader left out ?? I don’t own it yet but some say it’s improvement over version one especially if you paint the translucent helmet black
I actually did this, and it was my go to Vader before the 40th Anni version came out (ultimately replaced by the Rogue One Mafex version.) It is a marked improvement over the original, but the non seperating 40th Anni version has a more accurate dome shape giving it better proportions. Of course, the 40th is ANH styled with robes over the chest plate and red tinted eyes, so I guess the modded Wrath fig could work as an ESB Vader if Hasbro is your ultimate preference.
Because.....I completely forgot it existed. I never got it.
Damn fwoosh now this is a good video here bro ! My opinion the black series is the best out of em all come at me! And its the cheapest 🤯
Agreed but have you ever seen the medicom 1/12 figure not the plastic one the metal one . Real clothing.
David Z yea i feel ya that is a solid one but for 15 bucks i got that vader on clearance and i loved it so much i bought 2 and kept one just incase the one i have gets flimsy over the years its the shit the only thing i would like is for the hilt to have a chrome shine and its damn near perfect
Why did Medicom give up with Mafex Star Wars figures? They're really good.
I’m a bit late but
Palpatine: I love democracy
Seeing your shirt during this kinda makes me want a 6 inch lord helmet thrown in the mix
Yeah, I'd love a few Spaceballs figures.
I pose my 2014 ROTJ Vader only without his helmet, and I use a blue blade from my Black Series Old Ben, to create my ideal
“Redeemed Vader look” and have him and ROTJ Luke standoff against my black series Palpatine wielding Revans red saber, due to it being “close enough in looks to his hilt”.
Black series 40 for a new hope poster pose display
Mafex rogue one for an empire display on cloud city vs Luke
Model kit with cloth cape for a final duel with Luke over the emperor or with the alternate head and arm parts to recreate his return to the light :)
Please do this with more Star Wars characters! I want to find the best Kylo and stormtrooper
Since we’ve gotten the newest Black Series ESB version, I’d love to see a new match up of that with the winners of this
I got my ESB Vader a little week ago, and damn! What an incredible figure😍
Decent budget figure vs Quality material and slight dynamic articulation, basically
You get what you pay for.nice vid
I wish mafex would do an Empire version of Vader with black eyes and a smaller codpiece
Hey Robo... Have you ever wondered why the new Vader's inner coat is on top of his shoulder armor while the old one is inside? The movie seems to be inconsistent too...
that mafex vader is beautiful it just looks so cool with the glosses and the translucent eyes and overall detail I def agree with you robo its the best but for me the Black series vader is a very close second
The ultimate farmboy Luke 6 inch.
Because that’s a difficult figure too Robo.
Keep doin what you do!
A fan.
Is it difficult to get now too? I can't keep track anymore, heh. Thanks man!
Haha I know what you’re mean.
I only collect 12inch and only the old trilogy.
the grass is greener here 😜
Viewers: man youtube recommendations are boring-
Kenobi Clips: *Hello There!*
I'm glad they got rid of the skunk stripes on the version 1 on the Mafex Vader
What do you think of the Star Wars The Black Series Fan Channel Exclusive HyperReal ESB Darth Vader 8"? Do you think 8" will be too tall?
Too tall for anything I collect, but it does look pretty awesome.
Hey Robo, do a second part with the New Vader figs are out or wait to 2023 when Hasbro release a ROTJ Vader
New Vader comparison at the end of the year with new versions from Hasbro and Mafex (v1.5)?
As far as customization goes, I see it as are you enhancing a figure, or fixing it?
Whenever anyone said the Bandai model kit's helmet was the most accurate, I never believed them. It always looked a little angular to me, but seeing it with the dull coat... I'll be damned.
Yeah, it's the sheen and shine that makes the model helmet hard to see, but the sculpt is dang amazing.
Walrus Vader actually has a great utility to him,
When I was taking the walrus Vader apart I took his Cape and his overlayed Robes and added it onto the Model Kit Vader, it gets rid of that ugly plastic look and adds a more realistic look to it, not to mention it hides gaps in articulation.
So in short if you find a walrus Vader for cheap buy it, take the cape and the Overlayed robes and mod it onto the model kit, the end result is badass 😁
I'm still firmly in the 40th anniversary Black series camp, the Mafax Rogue One Vader is a really nice figure but it doesn't match his Rogue One costume so it's a little weird. It's still a damn nice Vader though, but yeah the Black Series one.
I love how when he eventually gets the rotj version he goes and says it might be his favourite.
He changes favorites day to day.