Is this new MAFEX Darth Vader really worth $90?? - Shooting & Reviewing
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@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
I got this figure over at Meccha-Japan! The Link is below!! meccha-japan.com/en/?
@gooofffyyy3 Ай бұрын
Can u try to do the dummy 13 next?
@mamunestor Ай бұрын
The red lenses were from a new hope. Special editions CGI’d the eyes. I like the Empire Vader the best.
@phillyskyguy9535 Ай бұрын
@metalsonicgamingandstopmotions Rogue One suit is heavily inspired by the ANH suit...of course because of the timeline
@christophemacker5338 Ай бұрын
@metalsonicgamingandstopmotions Got ya ! 😁
@jeremydrew1227 Ай бұрын
The ANH lenses were never red to begin with. They were clear and that has been confirmed
@mamunestor Ай бұрын
@@jeremydrew1227 they were confirmed as 70’s tinted lenses which looked red under the movie lights. That’s from all the making of books
@jeremydrew1227 Ай бұрын
@@mamunestor the prop that sits in a private collection says otherwise. It was David Prowse's skin tone that gave the red tint.
@mljedi Ай бұрын
the Original Darth Vader helmet and mask had red lens in ANH, but became shiny black in TESB. No canon reason was given but my headcanon is that it shows how Vader's goals changed, form red hot revenge against the Jedi, with red lens, to cool detremation to capture and turn Luke to help him overpower and kill Empiror, with black lens.
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
This is awesome! Definitely love your head canon on that! Thanks for sharing!!
@jeremydrew1227 Ай бұрын
The original lenses were never red and that has been confirmed
@chava.fernando Ай бұрын
I honestly think the black series is a great figure. Lacks poseability sure but it looks really cool
@benderete2487 Ай бұрын
The one from the return of the Jedi is a little bit problematic, the helmet always fall
@rightword 27 күн бұрын
The only down side the Darth Vader Obi-wan BS it doesn't have the butterfly joints as the ESB version has for more articulation.
@CH-xe8ud 25 күн бұрын
Fun fact about the iconic Darth Vader suit: In the Star Wars lore, the suit was designed to be extremely restricting, so the shoulder gaurd prevented Vader from actually lifting his arms above his head. In Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader lifts Palpatine above his head by way of bending his elbows. Just something that always stands out when reviewing a Vader action-figure.
@tannermielken1084 Ай бұрын
Awesome video! As for the red eyes, I remember having the thx vhs box set and there's a "blink and you'll miss it" moment in a new hope where the light shines on vaders eyes just right that you can see the red eyes clear as day.
@raven0696 Ай бұрын
So cool you've gotten into reviewing figs too. Love it, man! 🔥
@tysanimations8 Ай бұрын
I love your videos. So interesting to watch and entertaining.keep up the great work!
@albinogonzo3405 3 күн бұрын
This Mafex Vader came out at a time where the only other import quality Vader was the original Figuarts one that had a lot of weirdness. It was short with a tiny head and the capes were all hard plastic. So when this Mafex Vader originally came out it was a huge step up. The newest Figuarts is an evolution from the successes of the Mafex one.
@gunsmokeandghouls Ай бұрын
Vader's butt cloth. Vader's beer belly. Vader's holding hands. That right there justifies the cost difference.
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
The beer belly ALONE is worth the $90!!
@garyavery4603 Ай бұрын
Screen accuracy should be the rate limiting factor.
@apertoy Ай бұрын
I like how shiny the helmet is and the red eyes the best.
@FancyTopHat58 Ай бұрын
You inspired me to start doing more customs and helped me learn better techniques for toy photography! Thank ypu so much!
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
No way! That’s so cool man 🙇♂️ congrats on what you’ve accomplished!! Thanks so much for watching and supporting!
@FancyTopHat58 Ай бұрын
@@sirdork730 No problem!
@gojiking5456 Ай бұрын
From my understanding, the Mafex is a re-issue of the Rogue One mold they released a few years ago, so the lack of updated lower skirt-piece makes sense from that perspective (though I think they should've updated it). The red lenses are accurate to Rogue One & ANH. I personally like that look best. But, for overall figure, I do think the Figuarts give you slightly better value. Here's my ranking: 1. Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi Vader: Great poseability & accessories with both cape & skirt poseable. 2. Mafex Rogue One Vader: If it weren't for it having a rubber lower skirt piece, I think it would be higher. A better value at sale price ($60), epsecially since it's an older mold. 3. Black Series BUT... which one? I feel the best ones released so far are the retro carded RotJ & Target Exclusive Battle Damaged Darth Vader & they are nearly tied for me. Rotj has the bennefit of a removable mask and interchangable hand piece, but Obi-Wan Vader has the damaged mask which looks phenominal AND both hands are hinged, great for lightsaber holding poses.
@michaelrice4737 Ай бұрын
My favorite Vader figure is the Black Series Return figure, he has a removable helmet and mask. Great figure to recreate the scene with Luke before Death Star blows up "if you have the Return Luke"
@kingonkingst.1361 5 күн бұрын
My favorite vader figure will always be the legacy one with the two-piece removable helmet. I wanted it so bad when it released but my parents didnt let me get it from walmart, but they caved and got me it for that christmas and I loved it for years. Wish I still had it.
@damianpimpinella977 Ай бұрын
It’s definitely based off A New Hope because of the red eye lenses and the buttons on his chest plate having a green button above the red and a silver one on the bottom left.
@nathanaelacg7770 Ай бұрын
Naw it looks like revenge of the sith or rouge one cos the tunic isn’t over his chest plate like in anh
@rickytoddbotelho9555 Ай бұрын
Nothing beats the black series empire strikes back version. Soooooo sorry. ❤😂
@Trooper_effects12 Ай бұрын
Sutch a good vid as always the shot was 😮😮 as always ❤❤❤ i like all of them lol
@madarauchiha919 Ай бұрын
My favorite Vader isn't my favorite because it's the best, it'sy 1977 100% complete Kenneth Vader he was my holy Grail for the longest time I actually spent years tracking down parts for him at antique stores and the beautiful finishing touch was that saber with the extra little nub at the end. Everytime I look at it I feel so happy and satisfied that I took the time to track it down old school instead of using the internet.
@braydenpage1808 24 күн бұрын
Literally a few hours ago i bought the Black Series A New Hope Darth Vader and i love it. I really don't need a $90 Darth Vader action figure when this $25 figure fits the bill perfectly for me. Great video, even if i don't need that Vader it looks very freaking cool.
@sirdork730 23 күн бұрын
Even better! Works out great when the cheaper one does that job for ya! Thanks so much for watching 🙏
@billyedwards3979 Ай бұрын
I’m gonna check out the figure in a minute, but I’m so excited 2 🎉🎉
@ScottsStuff14 27 күн бұрын
Have you tried the arm-crossed hands on the SHF Vader? I’m not sure if the pegs are the same, but I think it would be cool since you have both figures to make an ultimate Vader. Maybe even try to swap the skinny legs off of the SHF
@ofpmarine Ай бұрын
I caught that Robot Chicken Vader clip in there 😂
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Thought that was fitting 🤣
@Okami95andy Ай бұрын
Hey, I've noticed that you put a lot of stuff on your figures (like water, soda, flour, etc) and I've been wondering, how do you clean them to ensure they are completely dry? I'd love to see a video from you sharing how to get certain effects on the figures, and how to clean them afterwards
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching! 🙏 my first thing is to try to keep as much of the stuff OFF the figure as possible when shooting. The flour was quite easy to just brush off however 🤣 With the Soda, I usually just use food coloring water to make sure there is no actual sticky stuff getting on them. (Except for the most recent coke shot, that was real coke, but none made it on to the actual figure 🤣) Other than that, I just rinse them off in the sink, then dry them with a towel! Nothing crazy!
@bphater31 Ай бұрын
Great review. You just got a subscriber
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! You are awesome 🙇♂️
@MrChainsawFX Ай бұрын
I can see where the seam of the Mask is. It looks like you had already started to separate it. That mask should come off.
@CalebKotschedoff 21 күн бұрын
The toy looks so awesome
@CalebKotschedoff 21 күн бұрын
The toy looks amazing
@badboydrunk Ай бұрын
Where is the cape chain that goes around the neck?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing actually 🤔
@itsthemumu8585 4 күн бұрын
Black series with wired soft goods would be the best IMO
@sirdork730 4 күн бұрын
Dude I so agree! Maybe one day!
@effen_aey_man Ай бұрын
This figure is more or less a blend of the ANH and Rouge One armors. Vader's eyes were EXTREMELY red in those movies
@ofpmarine Ай бұрын
I feel like this Mafex is more styled towards the concept art before A New Hope
@garyavery4603 2 күн бұрын
Screen accuracy: How does the figure look and how does it move compared to the movies. I’m only interested in posing figures like the movies. With that said…the DV comics are very cool and have more dynamic movements for DV. So there is that. 😊
@jjrj8568 Ай бұрын
4:59 "Someday, I'll dethrone the Emperor and I'll rule the galaxy!"
@markgrant1302 Ай бұрын
Vader had amber lens in a new hope, you may not notice it so much in the current official release, but the color grade of the movie is and has been wrong for quite a long time... The eyes weren't quite that red, but cool that they opted to do it.
@roninstormYT 28 күн бұрын
i am good with black series i would like too get a mafex action figure but therep rice tags are over priced
@C0reY8 Ай бұрын
i got them both, Mafex and SH figuarts. I prefer the last one, a little bit more posable but they are both great figures. Great video as always man :D P.s. Am i the only one who's got problem swapping the Figuarts head? The battle damaged one is a pain in the a§§ to insert...
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes definitely both great figures! I don’t have any problem with that! 😮 I’m glad you were at least able to change it at all! Lol
@JakeBros-18 Ай бұрын
Probably going with the black series
@HalloweenFreak31 Ай бұрын
Wat a cool figure. You had me LMAO 😅😅😅😅 "I SEE EYES"
@bigmike8564 24 күн бұрын
The truth is, the Star Wars figures that are in mint condition and still in the box and haven’t been opened, ever, are super expensive
@stricky345 Ай бұрын
Isn't it better to use a makeup brush as opposed to a paintbrush as it is softer and won't cause micro-scratches?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Oh yeah definitely! They are much softer. Good thinking!!
@reluttr2 Ай бұрын
You can take the helmet off of the black series one too... at least you could the earlier releases.
@sik7476 Ай бұрын
Call me crazy, but I like the overall aesthetic of the black series figure most. Sure, it may not be as heavy in accessories, or have the wired soft goods, but just the proportions and look were pretty much nailed by hasbro. And, seeing as how were not gonna be puttin Vader in any spiderman poses, even the black series articulation is totally fine for the character. I wish hasbro would do ML as well as they do Star wars, or G.I. Joe. Sik
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
These are great points! Definitely worth appreciating how simple and well done the BS version is!
@plane1980 Ай бұрын
The goat right here
@wiz7190 Ай бұрын
The red eyes is the reflection of his Saber.
@brianng8350 Ай бұрын
I do like the red lens. More eye catching. The cape seems too puffy, but okay once it is posing. But it is disappointing the butt skirt is not wired.
@Foxdog27 Ай бұрын
I burnt my Star Wars black series Darth Vader cape what should I do?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
You could always make a new one! I made a tutorial for it here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Gjja5iqtHegHk.htmlsi=5JDlhDXjwWR0rjur
@disbegroe1 Ай бұрын
After buying a few imports, I'll definitely take hasbro. Imports aren't very fun. I like to pose my figures and "play" with them. Everytime I pick up an import, they feel fragile and because they're so much, I didn't want to touch them and possiblly break them. With hasbro, you don't have to worry about that at all.
@gashesgratitude Ай бұрын
Sry I missed the premiere @Sirdork but w upload
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Never a need to apologize! Thanks for watching dude!
@TobyKester9 Ай бұрын
The Black Series is a good budget Vader. If you want a decent Display Vader, this Vader is it. If you don't care about price, go for the Figuarts Kenobi Vader. And this Vader is the Rogue One Vader.
@slumpchump1707 Ай бұрын
It’s cool but I wouldn’t spend 90 on a figure unless you’ll use it frequently if it’s just for show I’d just get a cooler cheaper one
@basicfacekick Ай бұрын
The Black Series Vader has had a long time to become great. It's a nice figure. Some additional hands would make the Black Series one a true killer.
@kevint1911 Ай бұрын
I just got the Mafex Mandalorian 2.0 and he’s really cool. So many accessories! What shocks me is that this Mafex Darth Vader is basically the same price but has far fewer accessories. Now I recognize that DV doesn’t really use many accessories but it feels like the Mandalorian is a much better value. The Mandalorian came with 3 swappable heads. Why doesn’t this vader have an unmasked head and a battle damaged head? The most disappointing feature has to be the plastic lower robes that hinder posing. I have to agree with Sirdork, the SH Figuarts version is the better figure for now.
@BrickArtCollects Ай бұрын
Hi 👋 I’m a really big fan!
@dobbear Ай бұрын
With the red lenses, I'd say it's a Revenge of the Sith Vader. I've stepped away from collecting black series and anything thats 1/12 (6 inches), ive gone for Hot Toys with certain characters and theres nothing quite like them.
@vegasgone07-dh4lb Ай бұрын
All Star Wars Black Series figures should be $12.99.
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
$12.99 exactly 🤣
@WildPhoenix989 Ай бұрын
Seems like their inspiration was the Hot Toys Kenobi Vader.
@benjaminwigley4132 29 күн бұрын
red eyes were in A New Hope
@jefflund9603 Ай бұрын
Hi eye lenses were red in A New Hope
@midnight_mike3686 Ай бұрын
the eyes are red cus its the rouge one version
@user-vr5bs9cf6d Ай бұрын
Aw man I missed the stream😭
@picklez6612 Ай бұрын
Iam so buying that £25 one. Looks so much better and I need it for my stop motion
@doyouevendab77 Ай бұрын
No, you are going to buy the 90 dollar one, please and thankyou. Now that we have that established, it is a better figure that i demand you buy, ok?
@picklez6612 Ай бұрын
@@doyouevendab77 how about no? Cheeky.
@doyouevendab77 Ай бұрын
@@picklez6612 did i hear you correctly, did you just say no? 👁👃👁
@picklez6612 Ай бұрын
@@doyouevendab77 yeah I said no.
@James-pb4nv 11 күн бұрын
5:15, darth vader cant put his head down, its constantly lifted up, thats canon
@fenaxtv Ай бұрын
Which Black Series Darth Vader is this btw?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
This is the one that came out with the Kenobi series!
@fenaxtv Ай бұрын
@@sirdork730 many thanks, getting it 🙂👍
@Mav8u2 Ай бұрын
Actual final verdict 7:56
@boxytheboy145 Ай бұрын
I agree with u
@jojikyre5470 Ай бұрын
usually im on the side of mafex i love the batman figures from them but gotta saybfor vader i gotta go with black series
@MrJoshpit Ай бұрын
Most of the points you didn't like I actually liked. 😂. The under skirt being rubber looks my like leather
@user-xz7ou9yf8n Ай бұрын
Can you open more super action stuff, stuff?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Heck yeah 😎
@owlman9079 29 күн бұрын
Black Series is generally the most accurate and has great build quality. I find the MAFEX Vaders a bit 'manga'. Also the build quality of MAFEX is terrible. Out of the box my Vaders head snapped off, the torso snapped off... a leg snapped off... the 'skirt' was only attached on one side... and the wire in the cape popped out through the fabric. Not exactly high quality for the price.
@Clamity43 Ай бұрын
I think the red eyes and the whole figure is based off Rogue One
@EliasBecker-dp3zd Ай бұрын
try the hot toys Obi Wan Kenobi Vader next !
@gamedad7336 Ай бұрын
Bro, your camera work makes me feel like I'm on a boat! Maybe let a shot or 2 stay static for, I don't know, 10 seconds. Ok?
@sirdork730 Ай бұрын
Constant movement! 🤣 this is actually great feedback. Always looking for ways to make the vids better. Thank you!
@MarlonMolian Ай бұрын
Cool
@pyrogenocidality9589 18 күн бұрын
if I were able to get my hand son all 3 I'd be crazy with'em and try and makeshift mix and match to make my ideal figure.. I love the mafex proportions on the mask but the posing really pains me, I don't like how he looks like a divorced dad in his 40s with that belly and I love the cloth on the figuarts better overall, but the body and legs are a bit lanky, y'know? by mix and match I primarily mean the heads because I genuinely think the figuarts head would look better on the mafex and vice versa. plus the mafex sabers are thinner and nicer looking too
@gallaxseizor9216 Ай бұрын
Black series is the best Darth Vader figure 100 percent out of all of the releases
@SNXAP_productions Ай бұрын
hi sirdork
@FlipFlab Ай бұрын
I came to the conclusion that I can justify getting the SH DBZ line cuz that’s the best DB figure line. But, I can’t justify these when Hot Toys exists lol why go middle of the road on expensive when you can go cheap or fully film accurate
@hanif-pl5hd 21 күн бұрын
shf and black series looks better imo. the mafex looks too traffic coney with the plastic skirts. looks too rigid. 9:54 just shows how dynamic and great the shf looks
@keithrobertson8101 Ай бұрын
Prefer the black series vader the only thing the other 2 do better is the shine on the helmet in my opinion
@I.D.I.O.C.R.A.C.Y. Ай бұрын
Well, you're paying for quality. Black series vs mafex/figuarts/figma/mezco etc just arent even close.
@madarauchiha919 Ай бұрын
Don't get me wrong the mafex looks good but I really don't like the plastic robes. And honestly for me the 25 dollar version is perfectly fine for me.
@grayfox6518 Ай бұрын
Overseas companies like Mafex forced Hasbro to improve their quality. If you look at where the Black Series started some of the face sculpts were downright atrocious. If you only look at their masked figures or aliens, Hasbro seems more on par by comparison. The 40th anniversary Vader was a turning point for them, but they still struggle with QC and pricing imo.
@ethanpease5936 Ай бұрын
I haven't bought a marvel legends or black series since I started getting the mafex figures. Their quality is so much better simply because you don't have to worry about only having one thwip hand for your Spider-Man.
@grayfox6518 Ай бұрын
@@ethanpease5936 I haven't had the best luck with Mafex, as the boba fett I got from them was very brittle and delicate, but I'm sure they've gotten better since then. Hasbro's greed allows them to expand to more obscure characters more quickly that wouldn't be available from overseas companies, and sometimes cheaper really is the better option. Most of the time though, overseas is the way to go.
@SonOfSassy Ай бұрын
One has tiny shoulders they other has a Minecraft body 😂 ( in the thumbnail )
@lautaroasis60 Ай бұрын
You weren't harsh enough for that price
@MonstersOfTheUniverse Ай бұрын
Figuarts have a more accurate helmet
@matttecson9878 Ай бұрын
dude the site's called meccha japan not mecha japan lol
@Godzilla0967 Ай бұрын
rogue one, then you'll notice the red lenses
@yahzee.skellington 23 күн бұрын
It's not May-fex, it's MA-FEX. You don't read NASA like Nay-sa
@sirdork730 23 күн бұрын
May the Fex be with you!!
@9thAngel Ай бұрын
SHF Vader Obiwan ver. is Better bcuz thats all i have.
@majinangel_1615 22 күн бұрын
Tbh the 25 looks better
@bkingofbeers Ай бұрын
I wouldn't pay even $50 for that Mafex . Looks odd to me. Black Series ain't perfect but great for the price.
@darth_gino Ай бұрын
huh? One of the Black Series Vader can take off his entire helmet and mask. what you say is not true
@markevanlumbang1985 Ай бұрын
1st...let's Go!
@timalsept2854 Ай бұрын
Vader put more money into the $90 so they would give him a bigger chest 😂
@TheRunningComedian Ай бұрын
What the hell?!? 90 dollars? Thats ridiculous
@LSSJTHOR Ай бұрын
Figuarts > Mafex in this case.
@Endo-uu8mo Ай бұрын
90$ for a Cheap China Version 😅😅😅😅 saw them in Japan for ca.40$😅😅😅😅
@jyveturkey1894 28 күн бұрын
My mafex falls apart!
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