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One other thing to note, the ESB has a SLIGHTLY shorter dome height overall, with the bottom edge not extending quite as far as the ANH version

The ANH is _cooler_

I see a hair at the top of the helmet. Is that the reason for the re-do? If so, that makes me happy. I ordered mine in April. :)

Cool stuff. I think I prefer the Empire Strikes Back look, but probably only because I love that movie much better. They’re both very cool.

Started up the video, heard the music and immediately went, "Firefly? YOU CAME BACK TO ME!"

My favourite Vader helmet is RotJ its a good mash up of ANH & ESB

ANH is #1 for me. Then ESB. Then ROTJ.

How come no one makes a exact replica of the movie props that come apart in three pieces like in the movies except the black series, but that one just looks off

The ANH helmet is better, looks more intimidating!

What color do you recommend for grey portion of the mask? TS38 seems to light IMO. I would be interested to know which color you use.

New hope takes the win

The first way is always the right/best way. The New Hope version is what I grew up with and I'm glad it was brought back for Rouge.

while the newer helmets are of course cleaner and more stylish, I still find the "A New Hope" version to be the best overall. It looks more menacing and indeed "battle-hardened" - the new helmets still have a great 'evil' vibe to them, but they also lean towards more of a 'non-combat-service-member' look. ;)

I'm new here... I'm not a pro like you guys but... both looks so real, so accurate and obviously worked with detail and passion. I will buy one for sure !!

Two very good looking replicas.

I love that there are so many imperfections. You don’t necessarily spot them onscreen but Ithink it probably does contribute to that authentic grittiness that Star Wars pioneered.

Definitely ANH for me because it does look more like a helmet designed for battle.

ESB all the way.

I'd like to see a video on that Predator bio mask.

A New Hope looked more like real life. Everything in Empire was fancied up.

I really like the shiny Empire one but I wish the dark red lenses wouldve stayed cause they look very intimidating

There are cinematic qualities to the ESB version that convey character better. I think that's appropriate for the film. The shiny aspect is used to great effect, and it's something that had to be carefully taken into account when lighting and shooting. But yeah, the ANH version is more intimidating and I love it. Personally, I think the respective designs fit the arc of the story in a way for each film. We go into ESB thinking he's no more than a big scary thug not realizing there is way more to this guy than what we've been told. I think the change pays off when the Falcon goes to light speed at the end and Vader gives a conflicted double take at the sea of stars his son just disappeared into.

I remember, as a kid, recognizing the glass that they made ANH Vader’s eyes from. We had an old TV remote control where the front plastic bit covering the infrared diode was cracked a bit, and it had that exact same “very very dark but actually brownish red when the light hit it from certain angles” look. It bugged me in Rogue One how they went full-on X-Men Cyclops Sunglasses red with the lenses.

I respectfully disagree. I love the look of both, but having watched the Star Wars movies dozens of times, Darth Vader looked the most terrifying, especially while sitting in his chamber pod, in "The Empire Strikes Back", which was also clearly the best Star Wars film of all time. "You have failed me for the last time, Admiral" is still iconic scene.

I don't care which helmet he wears as long as he doesn't have a temper tantrum and bash his helmet on a wall like some other crybaby sith.

Think the lenses in ANH is more of a dark amber color; I can’t remember the exact scene but when Vader is chasing Luke in the Death Star trench, the lightening shows the lens are more red than black, and you can see the actors real eye too.

i've noticed these differences for a long time. i've always appreciated the rough and dull appearance of the mask and helmet in "a new hope". the subsequent glossiness didn't fit the character, in my opinion.

I like the New Hope version but with a bit more shine to it and the bigger grill under the chin from TESB version

Neither of these. ANH Vader is my favorite

Vader was obviously running low on woodoo hyde around the time of _A New Hope._

Some one said, David got hot in that suit, so he lifted the helmet to get better air flow.

From a viewer perspective the 77 film Vader looked metllic, battle scarred and tough.the later film, looked polished and dressy for fancy dress military. On board military inspection of the death star..all are nice. I think Vader had a few different helmets for different occasions.

In Empire, the look also gives a more contrast comparison to Luke Skywalker's worn-out and tattered clothing throughout the film, where Vader is all clean and imposing.

The ROTJ helmet was to convey Vader's sadness/remorse to lead into his redemption. The eyes are big, and the "widow's peak" is softened so he doesn't have that evil scowl.... My least favorite Vader helmet as well....

The one that wasn't from A New Hope was my favorite. Larger area so Mr. Prowse could see his marks better helps the actor.

a new hope helmet was still the best... it looked more out of this world and less death star floor polish.... it looked battle worn

The skirting was trimmed up on Jedi. I gathered Vader had a collection of his helmets stored in his rooms, and he changed em out for the occasion.

Nerds....

The Samurai structure is better, but I always like the shinier reflection of the latter version. So I'd prefer the 1st version with the polished color. I understand the conflict in "theory", but the shine of Vader's image always appeals to me in scenes, especially with all the light and dark contrasts on set.

This my favorite as well

'The Empire Strikes Back' Vader helmet! His appearance, along with everyone elses, folks, is ANOTHER reason 'the Empire Strikes Back' is the GREATEST Star Wars movie EVER!! Remember, this movie raised the bar in terms of quality and expectations across the board! You know this to be true! 😉

Great info!

The original ' Star Wars ' no new hope B.S. being that he was never making a sequel let alone a trilogy ! The look being more superior and the lower to blend in with the material neck clothing and if course the fact everything is supposed to be old a worn in Star Wars . As I don't think he polished his helmet

The Empire Strikes Back helmet seems made to suit the lighting in the film especially the moody setting of the cave on Degoba and the Cloud City interiors. There's a lot of lighting through grillwork from above and below and it reflected very nicely off of the shinier helmet. I think it gave the sets a grander scale. And whereas the rest of the cast were always in motion in action scenes Vader just had to stand there and exhude a presance.

IMO ESB is the best looking SW film and the ESB helmet well embodies that - it's sleeker, darker and the subtle redesign gives it more character.

Being a fan of Darth Vader, I have always liked his look, however, the look of Darth Vader changed because of.....Darth Vader. When ANH was released, Vader was more of a henchman serving Tarkin. Being a henchman, Vader didn't need a shiny uniform so the dull helmet, the red lens and the robes over the chest plate worked for the one doing the dirty work. After the release of ANH, Vader was quoting John Lennon, "bigger than Jesus" and he could not be a "henchman" in the next movie so they had to clean up his suit. The robe was now behind the chest plate, the lens were darker and the helmet was shine up because Vader was now of high importance. (of course this was because Lucas had to fix his flaws and Vader was his biggest flaw)

It’s like you are completely unaware the differences were real and done for a reason 😂😂😂 The lens are different and shinier Not mentioning why Have you watched Star Wars and Empire ?

Rtoj is also different

The content seems fine, but the filming of the this is really frustrating. You don't see the comparative side by sides you should.

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