That battle damaged head is absolutely amazing.

I'm glad you called out the "motion" blade! The shape makes no sense! I've been saying that since it first released. Thank you for not just ignoring the faulty design like everyone else!

This is the best Vader figure Hot Toys has ever made. Wish I preordered

“You didn’t kill Anakin… I did” 💯🔥

I’ve never seen Vader without his cape, and I’m just now realizing how much his armor looks like his Clone Wars armor. That shoulder armor & the draped fabric. Wow, that’s cool. And the battle damaged head is incredible!

Thank you for addressing material choices/durability.

Justin, this review answered every single question I had regarding this release. Specifically, compatibility of the undamaged head on the ESB Vader. Thank you!

that junction box reminds me of the back up batteries we photographers used to use for our flashes. This a very handsome Vader. i've always hated those plastic pseudo saddle/crotch cradle stands. My figues always fall off of them.

Woooooow, this is insane!!! What a great job with the Anakin's headsculpt. The Sith eyes looks amazing. Amazing figure, amazing review!!

Such an amazing Figure! Got it myself as well!

Vader is one of my favorite Star Wars characters, and the battle damaged look is awesome! That battle damaged head sculpt looks so good! Amazing video!

literally got mine when i seen your review out! watching as i open mine, its amazing!! good review thanks for uploading!

So glad to finally see reviews for this. Preordered this one a LONG time ago. Worth the wait

He's definitely the best looking Vader! I love how athletic and imposing he looks.

Love your reviews especially for the comparisons to other figures! Chefs kiss

I had been waiting over 20 years for the one "definitive" Darth Vader 1/6 figure and I'm so glad I pre-ordered this and finally received it last month. It's spectacular.

This baby is sitting in my collection room, just waiting to finish my diorama and then the dark lord will be unleashed! A must buy figure for any Star Wars fan! Great review!

Thank you for doing the head swap!! I didn’t plan on picking this up as I have the ESB Vader, but will definitely be buying that clean sculpt to replace the empire Vader helmet

I am so glad I preordered this! Mine will be arriving in a few days! I am so damn excited. The prequels were more of my Star Wars as a kid..this is special

That’s what sold me this piece. Is the battle damage head sculpt. Beautiful!

Now I've seen 3 other unboxing videos for this masterpiece but YOUR video is the one I've been waiting for! UPS tracking says mine should be here Tuesday and omg I can't wait! Obi-Wan next month too aaaahhhh 😂

Finally. I've been waiting for this review. Saving this for later. I know it's going to be amazing.

Great review! My DX28 shipped and I will get it next week. Cannot wait! I am worried about the pleather too as I live in Florida where humidity is high :(

Looks incredible and that was a great review, thank you Justin. My only hope is that they keep the proportions similar for the ROTJ release later this year.

Love the look of this, but definitely more excited for the ROTJ SS Vader.

Hi Justin, could you make a short video on how the ESB Vader looks fully displayed with the DX28 head? So we can see the proportions and how it fits to the body?

Can’t wait for this and those dx photos under the box are in my opinion the best we have ever got

Great video thanks 🎉 now the wait for the RotJ version which we’ll no doubt all pick up for the Shaw sculpt😂

This figure is so amazing. Definitely need him

The head sculpt is on the MONEY! This the only darth vader figure I need its perfect

I'll be using the rock base for my moon knight. Gotta get that big diamond out the display lol. Loving this figure

Excellent review! Just got mine today. Could not resist the Anakin battle damaged head sculpt. I think it's a fantastic Vader variant to have.

That is one amazing looking Vader figure. So hard to choose whether to display him as damaged, or undamaged. He looks amazing no matter which way he is displayed. Great review!!! Can't wait to add this one to my ANH 2.0 Vader, Rogue One Vader, ESB Vader, and Sideshow ROTJ 2.0 Vader.

Just clicked on this video for entertainment, but I'm actually considering a purchase now. It looks so good.

Looks good but agreed with you about cables not being included. Wire looks bad as it’s tough to hide. Not being bright from base lit saber is a dropped ball.

Great Review and the new Darth Vader head on the empire body I’ll admit it looks awesome.

As a very, very new collector I went for the upcoming ROTJ Vader because I only needed 1 Vader for my collection, but if that does not blow my socks off then I may go secondary market for this bad boy.

Finally!! Mine is shipped and I can’t wait to have it on hand cuz the only one I have is SS’s and is showing its age, now this one is going to trump it. I can’t wait to see your review on the 40th anniversary edition to compare it to this one if is as good? Then I’ll get it as well. Tnx for the reviews you are the best 🎉

Amazing Hayden headsculpt it’s the definitive Vader for me 👍

Excellent review Justin!

Great review man ;D i cannot wait to get mine , is fantastic

Ive been looking forward to this!🙌🏻

Looks Ace! Never expected this one!

11:41 I’m usually not a fan of the fan-shaped lightsaber blade but I imagine it would look really cool posed against a Vader who is Force-pushing it away with that hand

Been waiting 2 years for this review 🙏🙏

YESS!!!!! I’ve been waiting for your review on this!!! 😃

Boy, what a long wait. I'm looking forward to mine in a week.

I wasn’t this biggest Darth Vader fan until I saw Rogue One and the Kenobi series. I definitely need this one in my collection

Now wait for mine😊😊, great videos as always👍

Just snagged the Deluxe version for MSRP, thanks for your review!

Great review man! Can't wait for mine to come. Do you ever use 303 on the pleather suit? I've been told it will make it last longer but haven't used it yet.

This is my figure of the year already I can tell and it’s only February lol. Got mine last week and he’s amazing!

Vader is a must whenever Hot Toys releases him. This is tough to top. Can't wait for the 1/4 scale in this.

Epic figure review! This is as Revenge of the sith Vader as it gets. I put off getting any other Vader to get this one and it's got me thinking figure of the year. Also I live in Miami so hopefully all that pleather won't degrade lol

Just pre ordered mine a few hours ago. Absolutely masterful review as usual.

Been waiting for this one!

im suppose to get mine today ! cant wait haha

OMG the Sith evil eye. Awesome 😮

I didn’t order this because I wasn’t a fan of the show. But boy am I kicking myself for not pre ordering it now haha I’m after a clean Vader so maybe I’ll try hunting this one down as the overall bundle is great. Thanks for the review!

Had this pre ordered for a while, can’t wait! Now I wish I Would’ve preordered the Obi Wan 😔

Hey Justin I was wondering if you had a Tony Montana figure from Scarface? I’m thinking of ordering one to go with my John Wick but I wanted to know your thoughts

How funny is it that I got an ad for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, and its showing off Darth Vader on a video about a Darth Vader figure, lol!

I was on the fence which vader to get, this or ROTJ. I went with this one...and based on this I'm not disappointed. I MAY grab the ROTJ yet but not sure. Great review! Love the criticism too. Question about the cape...I've seen some criticisms...is it as good or better than other vader capes?

Just got into Hot toys with the Boba Fett twin pack and ARC Jesse coming. I've always wanted a Hot Toys Vader so I'm waiting for the ROTJ version later in the year. Just worried the pleather suit will break down in a few months after but hopefully not.

If I get this I might use the “imperial” style base as a kamino style landing pad base for my jango fett I think that would work well.

Waitlist converted today and I bought this figure in part based on your review. Thanks!

I am glad I preordered and love everything about him... except that cape collar. Definitely going to replace that cape.

Fantastic figure thanks a lot for sharing!

The last 3 amazing reviews of Star Wars Padme C3PO and Darth Wader, I am more of a fan of Marvel and DC and it is impossible for me to have all the ones that interest me, another line is opening up oh my God, thank you for your videos Justin😅

He looks awesome! But several questions. One, any issues of the tusks breaking off? Two, are the helmets and gloves easy to swap with each other? I ask cause rogue one Vader had a tendency to have his wrist joints stuck in his gloves and he didn’t come with many extra joints. Three, do you have a link for where you got that better lit lightsaber? Four, so everything plugs into that junction box and nothing relies on batteries? Mine is coming tomorrow and I can’t wait!

I know this joke was prolly said a long while ago, but every figure Justin gets is a fine addition to his collection

The figure is amazing and I love the light up features and battle damaged head. I have the ROTJ Darth Vader and I love that Vader but this one is way better.

I don’t think they will never use real leather because it would be to expensive but there are some people who made the suit with real leather the thing is that will increase the price between $100 to $ $200

I picked up the deluxe version of this Vader from my local Hot Toys store, someone cancelled their preorder and I was lucky enough to snag him! This is definitely the definitive version of Darth Vader, but now knowing he has the pleather material I just hope he lasts as long as he can. Fortunately for me I don’t live in a humid environment at all so in that regard he’s gonna last a long time. Thanks for another great video Justin. 🔥🔥 PS: When will you be on another livestream with Will & Keco, because I love seeing all three of you together because you all rock and I love hearing you guys discuss all things 1/6th scale. 😆

Looks like Hot Toys has gotten soooo much better with sculpting a leather looking plastic, that cod piece honestly had me.

I think with the battle-damaged accessories, if the pleather peels, it can blend in better with the battle-damaged look.

I totally agree, I've always hated the empire and Return of the jedi vader with the sad puppy dog eyes. I could never understand before what it was I thought it was because they were shiny when I was a kid but then I realised they were slightly different helmets. The Rogue one, New hope and Obi wan show will always be my best Vader helmets. The colder eyes the smaller chin vent and the larger neck just make him look tougher and meaner. I'm glad I ordered this figure. It will be my first and only Vader hot toys figure.

I can’t wait to get this!!!

Justin, what kind of things do you do to keep the pleather materials on your Vaders in such good condition? I just ordered my first Vader and I’m scared to death of it deteriorating on me sooner rather than later.

Mine is coming Tuesday. Are there USB C powerboxes with a remote to switch your figures on if they are in a cabinet?

Can’t wait for this - will bookend right next to ESB40th! Just incredible release. 🤘🏼🔥👏🏼!

As far as I know, Hayden Christensen is shorter than Prowse. But then Vader is also played by a body double in the Kenobi series in many scenes. Some have claimed that Hayden is only in the suit when the mask is damaged.

07:13 I’m pretty sure that the Venator class weren’t simply renamed. Star Destroyers are entirely different ships. Certainly Venator class ships were still serving in the Imperial Navy, but in less prominent roles. Venator class ships were used to guard the endor system when the second Death Star was being built. 21:48 Ironically, this was what early lightsabers were like according the the EU- no internal power, but a separate battery box linked via a cable that was an easy target! 😂

Hey Justin! I'm a bit new to collecting and I was wondering what a DX release is?

Just got my figure on May 4th, very fitting for a Star Wars figure! I was wondering with the figure being USB powered if it’s ok to leave him lit up for an extended period of time? Great video as always Justin!

Hi Justin! What a Astonishing New Hot Toys "Darth Vader" Figure. Hot Toys gave it their all, creating that Figure. I love that it came with Tons Accessories with the Fantasic Display Base added. And I also love that they gave you the Options freely, of your own choosing. I thought the Damaged Darth Vader's Helmet, will look Freaking Awesome to Display. You got the Fresh Helmet & Damaged Helmet. You definitely got the Best of both Worlds. It's up to you to decide Friend. You're the Master of your own Preference and choice. Very Entertaining and Informative. Great Amazing Video as always. 🤩🤩🤩👍👍

Just ordered mine brand new from a store on ebay. Can't wait to get this figure!!!

that oversized collared cape is an eyesore though, can't wait for mine!

Amazing review. Just wondering how long can you expect the Pleather to last on a figure like this one?

Also this is more close to the ROTS version because of the chest plate because in ROTS his chest plate isn't attached with straps

I think hot toys does know what they are doing with the pleather. They want you to keep buying new figures over time so by using pleather that falls apart, by the time a newer version of the figure comes out you'll want to buy it and get rid of the old fallen apart one.

Justin how do you take care of the pleather for Vader? It would be awesome if you could make a video for maintenance for this kind of figures. Great video btw :D

Hey Justin! My vader arrived today finally! Hands down the best vader I've ever touched. Makes my Sideshow ROTJ (the one with the Shaw headsculpt) look like a Disney store toy by comparison! Question for you though....did you notice this figure's wrist pegs don't move? Or is mine.....wrong? Like the pegs don't twist inside the arm. They're fixed in place like I'll break it if I try to twist them? Is yours like that? Perhaps it's a feature not an issue? Before I contact support lol.

Great review

Solid,thorough review. As always. Thanks Justin.

I love ANH so I may well update the first release with this one. Which I hope will be easier to come by when the ROTJ one is released?! Great review.

I have the ROTJ Vader on pre-order. Which would you say is better overall? I would to hear your honest opinion.

Love this darth vader, he was one of the only things that were good about that show

Damn I didn’t expect your opinion on this figure would make it your favorite. This will be my first Vader and I’m super excited to get it. I’m gonna be torn on display the BD sculpt vs the normal one though.

Debating if to keep my Vader ROTJ pre order due to the conversation about pleather. I live in Miami and want something long lasting if im gonna shell out $$$. Thoughts?