Darth Niob
Sr Member
Got my email regarding the specs?
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Interest INT: Accurately sized Darth Vader mannequins
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Lichtbringer
Master Member
Hi Derrek.
Any new infos on the delayed poseable mannequin run?
Havn´t heard any updates since some time ..... or did i missed anything? :unsure
Any new infos on the delayed poseable mannequin run?
Havn´t heard any updates since some time ..... or did i missed anything? :unsure
I'm not a Vader expert, but from what I've seen here an accurate Vader manny is the holy grail for many fans.
For around $500 USD I think this would be great! I've sourced plenty of mannequins and good ones aren't cheap. If you can offer a killer manny for $500 I think you'll sell a lot of them.
A couple ideas.
In my experience building 1:1 figures, the key is the arms and hands. It sounds like you'll be able to get movement in the shoulders and elbows of your manny. They secret will be the ability to "lock down" the pose. The shoulder and elbow almost need some kind of ratcheting joint that will hold it's position and only move with a goof amount of force.
The other key will be the hands. Most guys skimp on the hands and you can tell from a mile away. If there's any way you can find high quality articulated fingers I think it's worth the money. Personally, I would pay extra to have fully adjustable wrists and hands. This is what sells your statue as "real."
The majority of 1:1 figures look like a costume on a department store manny...with a little engineering and money I think the perfect Vader manny can be made...it's just going to take some work.
Please put me down as interested!
For around $500 USD I think this would be great! I've sourced plenty of mannequins and good ones aren't cheap. If you can offer a killer manny for $500 I think you'll sell a lot of them.
A couple ideas.
In my experience building 1:1 figures, the key is the arms and hands. It sounds like you'll be able to get movement in the shoulders and elbows of your manny. They secret will be the ability to "lock down" the pose. The shoulder and elbow almost need some kind of ratcheting joint that will hold it's position and only move with a goof amount of force.
The other key will be the hands. Most guys skimp on the hands and you can tell from a mile away. If there's any way you can find high quality articulated fingers I think it's worth the money. Personally, I would pay extra to have fully adjustable wrists and hands. This is what sells your statue as "real."
The majority of 1:1 figures look like a costume on a department store manny...with a little engineering and money I think the perfect Vader manny can be made...it's just going to take some work.
Please put me down as interested!
dday
Sr Member
Michael, I've been sending regular updates to the paypal email from everyones order, I just double checked and I see your email on it. sending you a PM now with some details.
Long story short, they finally arrive on my door tomorrow and I'll start sending them out the same day!
Lichtbringer
Master Member
Hi Derrek,
don´t worry, i´m not in a hurry - was just curious if the customs problems/delays were solved.
Iirr i got the last message 2 or 3 weeks ago?
don´t worry, i´m not in a hurry - was just curious if the customs problems/delays were solved.
Iirr i got the last message 2 or 3 weeks ago?
dday
Sr Member
Well, I've sorted the details and this production will happen.
The funds will be invested to get this prototyped. Once the prototype is done I will photograph, and dress it as well as gather some opinions of the local Vader experts to ensure that this indeed is the Mannequin we are looking for.
Then, I will offer the pre-order.
I'm thinking we're looking at the 1st of the year or so for full production sales.
The funds will be invested to get this prototyped. Once the prototype is done I will photograph, and dress it as well as gather some opinions of the local Vader experts to ensure that this indeed is the Mannequin we are looking for.
Then, I will offer the pre-order.
I'm thinking we're looking at the 1st of the year or so for full production sales.
dday
Sr Member
Yes, right! Most people will have a hard time fitting their own suits on this thing since Prowse is generally bigger vs most of us. Maybe not height, but arms and chest!
WOHOOOOO!!!!
Seems like I should keep my eyes open for some Prowse sized soft parts now
My current setup is tailored to my specs
Markus
ataru72ita
Sr Member
Hey Derrek,
do You have any news for us on this??:angel
Regards,
Alberto
do You have any news for us on this??:angel
Regards,
Alberto
admiral mick
New Member
interested ! :thumbsup
dday
Sr Member
Hi Alberto, right now it's a question of funding. I have a few other projects going right now that are draining my funds to get the master sculpt and mold made for the Prowse sized Vader.
I'm about 1800 short to get started. I will have to look at things in one month when the current investments have died down to get started on this one. It is still 100% on the front of my list though.
I'm about 1800 short to get started. I will have to look at things in one month when the current investments have died down to get started on this one. It is still 100% on the front of my list though.
ataru72ita
Sr Member
Yeah, any updates?
vaderdarth
Master Member
interested pending price
Also interested pending price
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