Darth Vader (Star Wars) Custom Action Figure
Custom #:57387
Name:Darth Vader
Custom Type:Action Figure
Toy Series:Star Wars
Creator:Mr-X  
Date Added:January 16, 2014
Base Figure:GI Joe Sigma 6 Figure
Height:8.50 inches
Articulation:17 points
Ever since my first Sigma style Vader, I knew I wanted to come back and visit the character but with better skills, more time and more patience. That's where this guy comes in, and, I won't lie, I spent a LOT of time on him.

I've used Sigma 6 style bodies before and I always find them to be...difficult. I have typically found the joints to be incredibly tight; making the limbs hard to move without force and always causing joint rub. As such, this guy got the real treatment. Every joint was sanded down with my dremel, then gone over with several different grits of sandpaper before being scrubbed clean with dish soap and a toothbrush. Then of course, the entire body got a new paintjob and a seal job when all was said and done.

Now onto the pieces that make him up. The cape is all cloth and removable; held onto him by that chain and gravity. The chest panel is some Halo figure's backpack I repainted, sculpted a little and attached on to the figure. Lightsaber hilt was an old Sigma sword hilt I took apart and the blade (which is removable) is a piece of dowel. Finally, the removable helmet was a Pez topper, hollowed out, cleaned up and repainted.

The last thing I did was the 'Anakin style' head. It was originally a Sigma character wearing a hat...originally. I dremeled it down heavily until it was proportionate and I was satisfied, then repainted it.

I'm fairly pleased to see him complete and I'll be sad to see him go.

Hope you enjoy!

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Redmist -
Saturday, April 25, 2015
This is a 1st I've never seen a Sigma Vader- very cool
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Mr-X -
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Thanks! I actually have a few more Sigma style SW figures I'd like to try-those bodies are just such a pain to work with that I keep putting it off, lol
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NeCrollector -
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Hey Realmers! I was fortunate enough to win this AWESOME Vader via eBay. Mr.X did an amazing job prepping and customizing this bad boy! I FREAKING LOVE IT! Thanks, again, Mr.X!
I'm a huge Vader fan and I will treasure this wonderful, unique masterpiece!
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Mr-X -
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Glad he got to you okay and you like him!
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NeCrollector -
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Love this! Darth Vader....Sigma 6 style!
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windblock2007 -
Friday, January 17, 2014
really cool Vader, great use of that g.I. joe
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Mr-X -
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thanks! Even with all the work, I still think the body choice turned out!
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YBulltois -
Friday, January 17, 2014
Very cool, need to add that one to my list.
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Mr-X -
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thank you!
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JeddTheJedi -
Friday, January 17, 2014
This is a totally badass Vader, love the paint finish and how the unmasked head looks. It's like he stepped out of a cool Star Wars anime!
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Mr-X -
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thanks!
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