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Darth Vader with helmet removed

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One of the figures that as a kid I wished that Kenner released in the vintage Star Wars line was Darth Vader with a removable helmet. Being that we are nearly at the 30th anniversary of Return Of The Jedi, I figured that would finally make my own version. Better late than not all!

This figure utilises vintage Darth Vader (modified, for the entire body sans hands), vintage Luke Skywalker Jedi Knight (for the hands and head), Vintage Collection Darth Vader (for the belt), repro lightsaber and some modelling clay.

I was very nervous in putting this figure together. Despite making major changes (including switching genders) on modern figures which are arguably more impressive creations, it felt like I was defiling a work of art in making even minor changes to a vintage figure. To hollow out the Vader helmet so as to fit a balded version of the Luke head, I ended up taking the back half of the helmet off, making the mask part as thin as I could, then sculpted the dome back on. It ended up looking a little elongated from certain angles, but no so much as look out of place amongst some of the other wonky vintage sculpts. Note that no good quality vintage figures were harmed in the production of this figure - only "beaters". Phew!

With helmet on and hand attached:

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GraceJediHeart's avatar
This turned out pretty good. I tried to favorite it in my star wars toys favorites gallery but i accidentally tapped the wrong category.