Darth Vader Return of the Jedi Sideshow Collectibles Unboxing & Review
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- Star Wars Darth Vader Return of the Jedi Sideshow Collectables 1/6 Scale Action Figure Unboxing and Full Review!
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Just some FYI for folks who aren't in the know, this the 4th time SS has released this figure (sort of). You had the original Deluxe version with large light up bases and Anakin swap out head, then they released a version that was basically a stripped down version of the Deluxe with newer hand sculpts, and I believe updated cape and inner robe materials (maybe codpiece too), then they released the version you see in this video. The one in this video is a reissue of that 3rd version. The updates of this one compared to the others include newer box, newer body suit (3-piece instead of a onesie), codpiece, dome and leather elements on all the belts/straps. Based on Justin's review, sounds like they added some soft ratchets which I don't think mine has. I like this version. Their body suits last longer than HT. I got mine after deciding to replace my HT ANH version and I like it much more than that one. I gave it the HT ANH base, and HT ESB boots and he looks fantastic. The lights are also much easier to use than the HT ones and I prefer these sculpted hands over the HT ESB ones. To me, after handling both the HT ANH (1st version) and ESB versions, this one feels more solid and with the upgrades, it fits in with the HT figures. I still think the best HT Vader is the ANH one that came with Tarkin.
Thanks for the info!
What's the price ??
I’m glad I just ordered the sideshow Vader because as much as the hot toys Vaders may be better quality in some ways, I love how much taller the sideshow one is. It just fits with how I picture him a lot better.
Oh ok!
The figure itself is excellent, it just doesn't come with as many accessories as you'd like. For example: the edition of The empire strickes back includes you even a base with lights, set in the fight with Luke. I love the figure as such but that it comes with practically only hands and the base is a bit disappointing. Very good video by the way.
Fair enough!
Really glad I picked him up! He’s my first Vader in my collection and am not disappointed. Although I would’ve liked rogue one Vader as well 🔥
Nice!
I can’t find rogue one Vader at all lol I found one and he was 800+$
I loved slide show vader
Lol
I love your videos! Thanks for making these awesome figure reviews
Thank you!
I picked him up last year, Love this one! Nice review!
Nice!
The sideshow helmet and mask looks way better in my opinion than the hot toys empire version, overall i think the sideshow is pretty great, not hot toys quality, but I'd be happy with it, plus his height looks really imposing compared to the hot toys versions
Agreed. 2014 version with large base and Anakin head is still the best one IMO. Can lose him kneeling and much more with the better articulation. Light up features are also great. Color of saber also better on it just like this one as shown by Justin here.
Fair enough!
I can’t wait to get this figure I preordered this a few months ago and hopefully I’ll have him in a few weeks!
Nice!
Glad I ordered this now with the good reviews
Thanks man!
Yes my favorite Star Wars Character
Noice!
I love your vids man keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
I just scored one of these online and am currently waiting to get him. Got him for $240 (originally was listed at $275). Got my Hot Toys Rogue One Darth Vader here the other day. That figure is amazingly well detailed and super accurate. I have to agree that the Hot Toys Rogue One Darth Vader is the best of all Darth Vader figures ever made.
Awesome!
Man, that's rough with the wires hanging out. Holding out for hopefully the 40th Anniversary ROTJ Vader from Hot Toys in a few years with an Anakin headsculpt. That'll pretty much render my meagre Hot Toys complete.
Yeah kinda!
The figure looks really cool.😎👍🏻
He does!
The head sculpt is impressive
Most impressive
Lol
@@JustinsCollection yo thanks for replying man
Nice comparisons to all the Hot Toys Vaders! It’s really cool to see all the differences between them
Thanks Shellpose!
This looks like a simple reissue of the Deluxe version Sideshow released years ago, only with far less accessories. 2.0 or not.
Funny thing is I always thought that Sideshow's helmet design was a bit off, yet in fact, it's very accurate to ROTJ. I prefer the ESB design, but Sideshow did a very solid job there, and this Vader is battling Luke in the Detolf as we speak!
There are some changes according to them
I was watching the i am your father scene when i got the notification of this vid what a coincidence
Badass!
Hi Justin!
Hope you are well. Vader has been such an important character for me and what’s even more surprising is that I don’t own a 1/6 scale Vader figure.
I’m not so set on the accuracies of this figure nor does the scale make a difference to me. Vader can have slightly different looks since his suit requires maintenance as he lived in it for 20 years or so. I think that between the accessories, outfit and lights they made a decent effort to recreate the look. I agree the attached parts of the suit could have been better. Next to the Hot Toys version it is visibly taller. That width also makes a difference. Even the way the head on the Hot Toys figure sits seems different. Overall this sideshow figure isn’t bad and I’d have such a tough division deciding between which one is better.
Thanks for the video and see you at the live stream later tonight 💎😊
Oh no! You need to remedy that! If you can definitely get the Rogue One version!
I think I agree with the other commenters - the helmet on this one is better than the various Hot Toys figures. The figure is also quite a bit cheaper on current prices too. Definitely tempting.
Oh fair enough!
This man is so dedicated to this. We don’t deserve him. Thank you man.
Thank you man!
Great vid Justin personally I think the hot toys looks better but I really hope that one day they redo a new hope because it’s my favorite look for vader
Agreed it does
I have the original Sideshow Deluxe Vader with a Hot Toys ESB tunic which get's the job done for me, but the helmet proportions are off which is my main gripe. It looks like the helmet is a lot better on this "updated" figure and the body fills out the suit a lot better! I really want to get a Hot Toys Vader and Rogue One is definitely the best looking one. However, I have a feeling they'll release a new version since he's gonna be in the Kenobi series. I wanna see what that one looks like (when they get around to releasing it in like 100 years)!
Nice!
Just received mine today and I’m going to watch before opening. 🤞 hopefully it’s a good figure.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks again for the awesome review!
And if anyone was interested he is available on sideshow right now! Along with the return of the Jedi luke, maybe you can review him as well?
Nah not a fan of their Luke
Justin was thinking of getting one my Favorite Star wars character! I like the look of the figure! But those wires 😟. Great review as always!
Yeah! But you can hide them
If you're friends come round and see this figure I think they would be very impressed ! I have mine coming ..it's going to be my one and only Vader as hot toys Vader's have spiralled in price ...I would love the rogue one version but in England it's hard to get and stupid money ...it will do the job just fine too me ...thanks for making my mind up over this figure as I didn't really have much choice ..
Fair enough!
I have this figure and the Hot Toys Empire 40th and I would agree with your assessment. This is a good Vader but not quite Hot Toys quality. I ended up using a little bit of glue to hide the wires on my SS Vader. That is one thing I will say I really like Hot Toys over SideShow figures. With the two SS figures that I have (RoTJ Luke and Vader) I had to do minor things to them before I displayed them on the shelf. Never had to do any minor maintenance on a Hot Toys figure right out of the box.
Nice glad you agree!
Loved to see this V2 vader, it looks pretty damn good! Surprised at how tall he is! With that being said, will you be getting the new sideshow ROTJ luke? I think he looks pretty great and will be picking him up very soon!
Me too! I won't be no
I have the SS Vader with the light up base and my cousin just picked up the HT ESB Vader with the diorama display. We compared the two and we both like the SS Vader overall. I’m very happy with that Vader and the outfit still holds up after all these years. Heck he even wanted to swap Vaders with me just to have mine on his diorama display! 😆
Great review and comparison Justin. On a side note, have you done a review on any Predator figures? If you could in the future that be great!
Ah fair enough!
Looking up some photos comparing them to this Vader, imo, sideshow definitely nailed the headsculpt. That is Vader, me personally, I'd most likely pick up a Hot Toys Vader instead due to worries of durability and lasting a few years longer than the sideshow vader.
Fair enough!
We must be looking at different figures Justin, because I think the Sideshow ROTJ version easily outclasses all of the Hot Toys versions shown here - yes, including the Rogue One version.
However, the new Hot Toys Kenobi Vader and (very likely) the upcoming ROTJ 40th Anniversary are the best of them all. 😎
Yeah all good, we just like different things!
@@JustinsCollection Definitely! But very grateful that, thanks to Hot Toys and Sideshow, we have such a wealth of choices to begin with - not just for Vader, but so many other great Star Wars characters.
I only recently discovered your channel. Your presentation of these figures is exceptional - very clear, very informative. Thank you for helping me choose my next few figures to buy!
Very good man👌
Thanks!
Justin thank you for this review. I was eyeing it two days ago from Sideshow’s website. Thought about getting it for two hours and passed. Due to their bodies getting weak. But the light feature was what got my attention. I have Hot Toys a new hope Vader. Was going to get Empire Strikes Back Vader but passed on it. Regrets now.. Wanted to buy the 1/4 scale Vader by Hot Toys but due to space, I thought they would have made the 1/6 scale version by now. I hope they do!!! Please Hot Toys!!
No problem! It's actually a relatively well done body so I would grab it if you could!
Ehhhh, this is the Vader on my shelf! I only own 5 1/6 scale figures, and so, 1/6th are few and far between. But, for the price compared to the Hot Toys, this is a really great figure. I really don't like the helmet on the ESB Hot Toys, I don't know why, but it just looks wrong to me. So this helmet works for me. I love the cape, I love the chunky body, and the lights. The base is boring, and it is really lacking in some accessories, but honestly, this was the obvious choice for me. Meant I could put a bit more money into the Coruscant Guard from Hot Toys, so I'm really happy! When it gets to Hot Toys making the ROTJ Vader though, maybe Hot Toys will beat him out, and I'll be jealous. But yeah, I like it. Great video, as always Justin.
Fair enough!
Dude I absolutely agree with you! I thought that I was the only one that thought the esb helmet looks a little bit off!
i agree empire helmet strikes back hot toys is horrendous it looks like an ant
@@JustinsCollection Elegant figures for the most demanding collectors :)
Nice man!
Thanks for the visit!
Great video. Thanks for the comparisons... I'm dying for a Return of the Jedi version, too, but after seeing this I think I'm going to hold out for a Hot Toys version.
I'd love to see you do a comparison video between Hot Toys Rogue One Vader and the New Hope Vader from the Vader and Tarkin two pack... I have the two pack- excellent version of Vader- but I still haven't been able to snag a Rogue One Vader.
No probs! I would need to get that 2 pack Vader first!
I love star wars
Me too!
I got this figure at the 2021 Dallas Fan Expo. I have the 2016 Hot Toys Boba Fett (got it this year as well) and I wanted a Vader to go with him. This figure was the only 1/6 Star Wars figure I could find. I was nervous about getting a Sideshow. I honestly think it’s leaps and bounds ahead of the Hot Toys Vader figures. I got lucky-the only hiccup is there was no shipping box or cover bag so the box isn’t pristine, but still displayable
Nice! I'm sure its still dope!
Regarding changing the hands, I've found the best way is to insert the wrist peg into the arm first, and then shove the hand onto the peg.
This is very tempting, but I'm afraid it will not look correct next to my HT Vaders given the height difference. Plus, I would be very surprised if HT doesn't do a 40th anniversary ROTJ Vader figure.
Thanks for another great review.
Yep definitely the best way!
I bought this vader a few months ago. Far better than the HT ESB one, in fact I'm selling the HT esb.
This ROTJ one has a better helmet and the gloves are way easier to swap.
Nice!
I have the ESB Vader and love it except for the helmet. Always felt a bit off and I actually like the one on the SS version more
Fair enough!
I’m still on the fence but Vader is one of my favourites I must get it I think 😂
Get him for sure!
For now, this may be my Vader till Hot Toys makes a ROTJ version. Great review!
Nice!
i love it
Me too!
I must have the first run of this version, the hand pegs are placed in each hand like the original deluxe figure also the wire is underneath the under robe so it's not visible . I believe it's something you can probably easily do yourself by unfastening the belt and placing the robe over the exposed wire.
Ah interesting
Excelente, muy bueno
Thanks!
Not too bad for a Sideshow release although the figure is out of scale, it is far too tall and does have quite a few helmet and other inaccuracies but not too bad, i shall still wait for a Hot Toys ROTJ version.Great review Justin😎
Fair enough!
Why out of scale? Vader was in fact huge so it’s correct for him to be bigger than other figures
@@alexk.6388 Yes, i think we all know that Darth Vader is a tall character!!!!! Dave Prowse who played Darth Vader was a very tall man, six foot six-six foot seven but the Sideshow version has made the figure too tall for 1/6th scale compared to the Hot Toys version which is much more in scale!!!!
I do believe that the sideshow figure is an excellent representation of ROTJ Vader but for me looking at that body I would personally only want it on the shelf with the cape covering it, I like the broad shape underneath the cape but if you want him in a dynamic pose it might look a bit goofy but overall it is something I wish I picked up
It’s great yeah!
I think this figure is actually the best Darth Vader you can buy, besides the Rogue One, ANH Tarkin 2-pack and Kenobi Deluxe Vader-all of which will eventually have to be repaired or upgraded at some point. This figure might last the longest of all the 1/6 Darth Vader figures.
Nice!
Wow that's pretty good 👍
He is!
@@JustinsCollection I know
Just bought one from eBay for 200 sure hope it's real. First action figure. Looks legit
Nice
I picked this up last night for $50 using my reward points. I didn’t know what to get. But this review lets me know I made a good choice for my collection. Thanks Justin. Has anyone done a young Anakin as a child?
Wow nice!
To get the best accurate Vader , you need to have the best of both figures perhaps a kitbash
Ok!
The suit on the sideshow looks more accurate as well as the gloves. The helmet dome looks same as hot toys , but the mask isn't quite there . I think the gloves looks better on the sideshow as well.
Accurate to ROTJ or ESB? Cos the hot toys one is based off ESB
@@JustinsCollection the body suits ( none of the chest boxes etc ) are not accurate to any of the movies they resemble it somewhat ( have been a Vader nerd longer more than ten years).
The hot toys 1/6 suits are okay but they are not accurate but they do the job. The sideshow body suit looks very close because it's not as puffy. The suit needs to be wrinkled and quilted looking and the new 3.0 sideshow one is the closest to how it looks on film , and in return of the Jedi the suit was flatter and wrinkly looking ( I have pictures of the screen used suit ) the hot toys mask is closer than the sideshow but accurate it is not. The hot toys suits look better when you take off the suit and wrinkle it up manually then place it back on . I did that with mine and it looks great.
4:28 your right I looked it up and it did have a metal post thing in it
Yep!
I have the darth vader rogue one from hot toys, but i love this sideshow vader, i dont know if i should get it.
If you want him, get him
Hi I got him today.. BUT.. the base stand??? I'm guessing only how to use it and it seems unstable to protect my Darth figure.. tried putting it around his waist / legs. But ends up showing up on the figure front looking silly, at the moment I have it supporting his back in a good standing pose. Nothing should move it's in my display cabinet just slightly worried. Any advice?
It's not ideal I would get a new one
It’s really a good figure. Justin, when is the next collection video tour coming up?
Once all the figures are in the display of course!
@@JustinsCollection how so? You’re moving to a new home?
U are kidding me . Yessssss Darth vader. broooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Haha nice!
@@JustinsCollection I had one like this when I'm small and it got lost.
Now it's almost 7 years
How do you maintain the pleather suit? What can you do to stop it from cracking?
I don't do anything special
Chest box on sideshow is still wrong for Jedi The Face mask on ESB ht, is strange for some reason it’s the eyes. Should be closer to ANH overall shape with only minor paint differences
Oh ok!
That gap between the belt and the cod piece would drive me bonkers
Yeah me too!
I never got the differences between Empire Vader and Return Vader, I can clrearly see the difference between New Hope and Empire, but not for the last 2 films.
rotj had a smaller chest box i believe and the helmet dome sits higher/ has a different paint scheme
Yeah they're not that massive!
should check out the ROTJ Luke from sideshow. I enjoy him and his awesome cloak
I’m ok with the Hot Toys one
@@JustinsCollection I figured as much. I was completely prices out of the HT Luke and got the next best thing I guess
Nice review Justin Random Question do you think Hot toys will ever do a Reissue of Anakin From Revenge if the Sith.. I really want him iv already ordered Kylo and iv preordered Mandalorian Luke so let me know please thank you 🙏
I don't think so unfortunately
My Lord.
Lol
Classic
Yeah!
I have one question does the non blade light saber able to be attached to Vader?
Sure
Really wish Hot Toys would take a leaf out of Sideshows’ book and make similar lightsaber blades.
Agreed
Darth Vader is the best villain ever
Nice!
Has this figure held up well? Looking to get this since I don’t think I’m ever going to get off the sideshow waitlist for the hot toys 40th anniversary Vader.
No issues on mine
How many Sideshow/Hot Toys RotJ Darth Vader are there? This one looks exactly like the one i got but mine came with a light-up base and a second head sculpt (his face without helmet). Personally i think the best Darth Vader is the 40th anniversary Empire Strikes Back Vader with the Bespin base mms572. He's a little bit smaller but has a more muscular body and the clothes are better
There are 4 Hot toys and a few Sideshow ones
Pausing the video at @13:25, it could be my eyes, but to me the Sideshow figure looks better. Saying this also as a HT ESB Vader, the Sideshow offering not only is taller, but also has more accurate body proportions. The Hot Toys figure looks too stocky. Despite being a body builder and wearing a heavy suit, David Prowse never looked that chunky in the films - check out the stills of the "I am your father scene". Also, the Sideshow helmet/features look dead on Vader, especially the eyes, "mouth" and "cheeks".
Having now watched both yours and DeanKnight333's coverage of this piece, I definitely share Dean's opinion. This is the best 1/6 Vader I have seen. I will add this to my HT ESB Vader (I can't sell that because the base is so damn good).
Totally fine, we all prefer different things!
The Revenge of the Sith helmet is my favorite. We NEED him!!! I only have the Star Wars one out of the original trilogy it's my favorite especially the helmet and I like the tunic over the mantle. The Star Wars Vader looks battle weary while the other 2 in the original trilogy are just 2 shinny and I don't think the costume looks as good. The Revenge of of the Sith Darth Vader is my overall FAVORITE Darth Vader. I know he's shinny but he had just been put in the suit. This Sideshow Return of the Jedi one looks pretty sweet. I actually was tempted at one point to get him but after seeing the side by side with Hot Toys I'll wait for the Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader. I'm more then happy with my Star Wars one as is. He's not perfect but I chop that up to all the gimmicks inside his body making less possible. Never liked all that gimmicky stuff like light up features and such I never use them anyways.
We do need him!
Do you know if the DX28 head would fit the Sideshow Return of the Jedi body? Thanks for your time!
I don't think so unfortunately
I recently got this figure for my 18th birthday and was very impressed by it. Unfortunately, when I went to swap out the hand and pose it, the arm became really loose. I felt around it and noticed that the inside of it had disconnected so it wouldn’t let me pose it properly. Has this ever happened to you Justin? I tried to fix it but was unsuccessful. I don’t want to cut open the leather/fabrics. Fingers crossed I can get a replacement.
Ah damn! No issues with mine, maybe contact sideshow?
@@JustinsCollection it’s taken a while due to the issue occurring over the Christmas period. I’ve finally been able to package it up and ship it back over to the USA. I live in Australia so it will probably take some time due to Covid shipping delays for a replacement. It is a real shame. I’ve only just started collecting hot toys figures.
Hello, I noticed when You opened the box, the left helmet tusk was missing. Mine was just exactly the same, how did you manage to get the tusk? Anyone can help?
It was in the bottom of the box I glued it back on
@@JustinsCollection I'm glad You found it. Mine is gone, can't find it.
Man, you can't knock the HT saber blade like that. Light doesn't have the same effect as color. Light shining threw or actually being something is going to have a less saturated hue to it, bc white is the brightest color. Red being more muted is accurate.
I can and I shall!
Where'd you get the pointed blade from
It came with it
I hope that the figure Will com in Stock again
Me too!
Did you get him? He’s up
🖤🖤
Thanks!
sold out already on tw
Yeah!
should i get this or the hot toys 1/4 scale figure?
Both!
🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thanks!
I have a question, does anyone know someone who makes custom head sculpts? I'm really thinking about picking up this Sideshow Vader but I also really want an Unmasked Vader head sculpt based on Hayden Christensen's likeness.
Not sure!
Thanks justin for my doubt I order spiderman far from home hot toy
No probs
😚
So whats the update with the pleather? Has anyone had it for a while and noticed anything??
No issues
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@@JustinsCollection No Problem
The starwars print usually sticks to the rubber boots’ soles….
Then print it better
Anyone know what material the cape is made out of? I gotta have some!
Fabric
@@JustinsCollection cool 😎 but what kind though 😅
I really wish hot toys would release Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader
Me too!
“The final film” the only correct answer
Damn haha
I prefer the Sideshow Vader because the eye lenses are too angled up on the Hot Toys version.
Fair enough!
@JustinsCollection it is a bit off-putting for me. Vader's helmet is the defining feature, and i can tell if something is a bit off. The eye lenses being angled up too much bug me
I think sideshow just have to stick to the statues lol 😆 Not a good quality as hot toys yet for six scale
@@johnbarber3572 they cost about 250 tho
Lol
He is very tall. Does Vader has that tall? More than 2m?
He is super tall yes
I have to say I am not happy with any of the Vader figures, Sideshow or Hot Toys. I have the very first Darth Vader from Sideshow (circa 2009) and the Hot Toys Empire 40th anniversary edition. Neither helmet sculpt is great. I don't like how the Hot Toys Vader's eyes seem sort of 'cat-like'/angular. I much prefer the face of the Vader in this video, but the profile doesn't look quite right. I was really looking forward the the HT ESB Vader based on the photos, but in hand the head sculpt is very different. Its as if the best Vader would be an amalgam of the Sideshow ROTJ and the Hot Toys ESB. Perhaps we can have a new hope that the empire will strike back this year
Oh ok!
Man even rogue one? I think that’s the best personally. Too bad I missed out-.-
@@flavioescobar9165 Yeah, I think that one for the most part was solid, but depending on how nit-picky you want to get about "accuracy to screen", some people have pointed out issues with the size of the "triangle" under the chin as well as the size and placement of the chest box.
Only got this because the Hot Toys one is sold out. Really regretting my choice now lol 😔
Fair!
I can hear him breathing 😅
Vader or me lol