Darth Vader
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Sun 2007/06/03 01:34
Got the armor to a wearable state and went out to give it a test drive. And theres me thinking that Vader was going to be much easier than a Stormtrooper ^^;
Vader beats trooper hands down in terms of difficulty!
The leather suit ensures that you become a walking oven and the heavy helmet ensures that you cant see as the lenses steam up in no time ^^;
Anyway, time for some lovely cold udon to cool off.
Vader beats trooper hands down in terms of difficulty!
The leather suit ensures that you become a walking oven and the heavy helmet ensures that you cant see as the lenses steam up in no time ^^;
Anyway, time for some lovely cold udon to cool off.
But despite the difficulty, school girls seem to like Vader as much as Stormtroopers ^^;
There were quite a few in this place lining up for pics. School girl uniforms in Japan look so much better than the ones back in the UK.
There were quite a few in this place lining up for pics. School girl uniforms in Japan look so much better than the ones back in the UK.
Took photos with just about everybody in the restaurant ^^;
Using the force to open an automatic door...
Colonel Sanders gets a bollocking for growing alien chickens.
Need to improve my photoshop-lightsaber-effect ^^; That Force FX Lightsaber is awesome.
Vader needs his regular dose of Tachiyomi (whats Tachiyomi?).
Photographing Vader is tough as there needs to be a lot of lighting in order to see him! No lighting and all you end up seeing is a dark blob like in this picture.
Will post a how-to-dress-up and review of the parts and how I modified the suit to be wearable.
The armor looks respectable from a distance but some of the armor looks like it has been chewed on by a dog - photos and details soon.
Now I need to modify the armor more based on the test drive. Shoulder bells, cape, cod, Saber holder and shoes need mods.
Will post a how-to-dress-up and review of the parts and how I modified the suit to be wearable.
The armor looks respectable from a distance but some of the armor looks like it has been chewed on by a dog - photos and details soon.
Now I need to modify the armor more based on the test drive. Shoulder bells, cape, cod, Saber holder and shoes need mods.
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Thu 05/31 00:11 comments (30)
Always wondered what a Stormtrooper would look like with Vaders head. Know I know ^^;
Keeping it s...(more)
Sat 04/28 01:19 comments (79)
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
lol first time out on your Vader costume! ^^ congratulations Danny.
(ID #48935) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:28
Email & Network Support/Administration
So was this a better experience than dealing with costumejunkie?
(ID #48936) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:33
CEO MIrai Inc
Leo, The quality is better (kind of) but the seller did not mention that the helmet was not supposed to be worn until *after* the helmet arrived. I'm rather miffed as you can imagine and will document everything so that others don't go through the same experience. What is it with people who sell armor @.@
(ID #48937) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:39
thomo (Registered on 2007/04/13 21:07)
Darth Vader の衣裳は非常に涼しく見る。 The Darth Vader costume looks very cool.
(ID #48938) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:41
filmaker
princess leia: aernt u a bit short to b a sith lord? darth vader: havn't u heard? size matters not.
(ID #48939) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:43
There is no school uniform here! :)
(ID #48940) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:43
School uniforms here = nonexistant. It makes me happy and sad at the same time. Does your helmet make breathing noises?
(ID #48942) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:47
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Haha. Nice pictures of Vader. Do the girls prefer Vader more or Stormtrooper more? Oh, I love the last picture, the salaryman's going "What the?! Vader?" while the 2 ladies are thinking "Ignore...ignore. He can us his force against us" ^^;
(ID #48943) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:50
Geek Liaison
Vader would have to be harder to cosplay as cause of that big cape. But, then again it is easier to be major dramatic cause of that big cape. >>Yhamm No school uniforms at all?? Not even private schools?? You poor deprived man, at least we got catholic school girls here in the states.
(ID #48944) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:53
Self-employed
Awesome pictures of the Vader suit! Wow, Vader is a school girl magnet.
(ID #48945) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:53
Policy & Research Officer
I wonder which is more popular in general, darth vader or stormtrooper. Have u seen anyone dressed up in Kamen Rider or super sentai walking around before?
(ID #48948) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:24
Samurai
Great pics Danny! It had to be hot, especially this week. By the way, how was the udon??
(ID #48949) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:35
The final pieces arrived? Congrats, looking good there... amid a bit short for Darth... hahahahah
(ID #48950) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:36
Plamo Addict
awesome! i hope you get the darth armour up to the say level as the storm trooper armour. thats great stuff.
(ID #48951) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:40
Plamo Addict
eh? no way to delete posts? sorry for the spelling mistake there.
(ID #48952) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:41
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Wow dude you're wearing it in Summer?! O_O I can only imagine how hot it is :P the first picture cracked me up (LOL) I can almost see Vader slurping the udon thru the breathing vent :P
(ID #48953) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:03
Haha how cool is that. Did you make that from scratch?
(ID #48954) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:05
kewl ! luvin de lightsaber
(ID #48955) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:18
Very nice! Guess you had fun eating that udon... Hopefully it was a cold one. Hahaha, Darth Chooder vs. Colonel Sanders. I also suggest LASIK to get rid of contact lenses. It should help (or install some cooling system ^^) Ah? armor defaults? Hope it wasn't as serious as for the Stormtrooper one. Have fun!
(ID #48956) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:22
Dog of the Country
wat?! no sailor uniforms?! we need more of that..LOL...
(ID #48957) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:25
student
yeah! i was waiting for that vader and udon shot! thanks danny!
(ID #48959) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:38
Stripey
One word... AWESOME! I also just realised the Vader mouthpiece is perfect for eating Udon/ramen! :)
(ID #48960) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:48
Uniforms in HK: great (decent shirts and skirts for girls) Uniforms in mainland China: complete shyte.(same ugly tracksuits for both genders)
(ID #48961) Posted on 2007/06/03 04:51
wow kewl costume dude!!! glad it's done...wish i could take a pic with you as well -_-
(ID #48963) Posted on 2007/06/03 06:02
Software Developer
Fanstastic! That's what I like the most in your articles, seeing you walking around in Stromtrooper or now Vader armor! Want more xD An option is missing in this pool : "no uniform" Yeah 'cause where I live there is no school uniform at all. Students aren't used to wear ones here in France, that's not common. Only some prestigious Colleges impose it... I guess.
(ID #48964) Posted on 2007/06/03 06:16
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
Awesome...if only I could afford to get some sort of uniform that includes a helmet~ I would prolly start going everywhere in it, seems like fun >.< Maybe I should save up to make that Zero costume from Code Geass... Great photos again Danny XD
(ID #48965) Posted on 2007/06/03 06:21
Jimmie in NYC
What can I say - My friend, your transformation is complete. Funny also, I'm watching History Channel's "Star Wars - The Legacy Revealed" as I type this. Keep it up master Danny.
(ID #48966) Posted on 2007/06/03 06:39
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
I wonder if Vader's power could alter the taste of the noodle. And schoolgirl uniforms in my region are just plain. Nothing special, sadly.
(ID #48967) Posted on 2007/06/03 07:24
Student
The Darth armour is ace from the pictures seen so far,even if it does need modding. I remember the really long storm trooper video you did with music in the BG. Maybe a Darth Vader one too? And school uniforms in the UK suck in general. They all look exactly the same and use extremely disgusting colours. Although you may get the occasional posh grammar school in the country where the girls where ribbons and hats =_=
(ID #48968) Posted on 2007/06/03 07:26
Hmm...didn't you have trouble eating those noodles through that helmet? xD But its cool to see you out and about in Vadour armour. Are there any other armour sets from the star wars series you want? Or are you happy with what you have now? ^_^
(ID #48969) Posted on 2007/06/03 07:32
Nothing like celebrating Star Wars than going out as one of them lol. It's cool that you got to take the suit out for a "test drive". I should buy a vadar suit myself and go around looking for girls lol, it seems to be a great ice breaker. Sadly the school girl outfits here aren't that great...
(ID #48971) Posted on 2007/06/03 08:04
Brain Outsourcer
So great ! I guess how strange it must be for people around when they see Vader doing its daily activity, going to the newsstand, etc... Keep it on !
(ID #48974) Posted on 2007/06/03 09:14
Gene in In front of my loyal lap top
I'm seriously loving that Vader Costume, though the force FX lightsaber is kinda iffy on account that you can't remove the blade on it. If you want a modified FX Darth Vader lightsaber with removable blade at a decent price, i can help you there! Keep it up!
(ID #48975) Posted on 2007/06/03 09:43
hero.
(ID #48976) Posted on 2007/06/03 09:53
Wow it looks like a real Vader! anyway how do you eat the noodles with that kinda helmet? i wonder.... PS:May the force be with you!
(ID #48977) Posted on 2007/06/03 10:45
awesome ^^ looking forward to more details
(ID #48978) Posted on 2007/06/03 12:05
Riiiise, lord Choo-der! Yay! You finally got your vader cozzie up and running. Looks ace. Plenty of photo oppurtunities too ^_^ Im surprised the resturant let you in, what with you making a scene like that! Looking forward to more photos - maybe mrs Choo can join you in the trooper suit?
(ID #48979) Posted on 2007/06/03 12:08
XII in Munich, Germany
Nice Costume, even though I think the Head may be a little to big... (Probably just my imagination.) There are no School Uniform where I live. ;_; Makes me sad.
(ID #48980) Posted on 2007/06/03 12:18
Student
All the schoolgirl uniforms that I know of involve plain colors and long skirts. Boo.
(ID #48982) Posted on 2007/06/03 12:48
Danny, you should have add a "We don't have School Girls Uniforms here" option in your poll, cos' there's no such uniforms here in France...
(ID #48983) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:32
one of the options for the your school girl poll should be "wait, they're school girls in uniform around here?"
(ID #48984) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:33
おおっ、すごいですね。 そのうち、ストームトルーパーと一緒に出歩きましょう。 トルーパー役やらせていただけるんなら喜んでやりますので（笑）
(ID #48985) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:33
Danny, you should have add a "We don't have School Girls Uniforms here" option in your poll, cos' there's no such uniforms here in France...
(ID #48986) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:33
Nice costume, I will never be as daring as you. Question, does your costume support the dreaded yet cool voice? Would love to hear Darth Vader say "Itadakimasu" in that cool tone ^_^ School uniforms, after much experience in Malaysia and Australia, I feel that the school uniforms in Malaysia (high school) is nice. Don't really like the ones here in Melbourne ＠＿＠;
(ID #48987) Posted on 2007/06/03 13:34
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
now we all know why Vader dosen't eat noodles...
(ID #48989) Posted on 2007/06/03 15:39
too bad girls don't use school uniforms in our schools :
(ID #48990) Posted on 2007/06/03 16:01
p7m13 in Singapore
I always wonder how you eat WITHOUT taking out the helmet. Who helps you take your photos anyway? :)
(ID #48991) Posted on 2007/06/03 16:30
Student
I can't vote in the poll because there are no school girl uniforms here, well perhaps there is but its very rare since this is a "free" society where everyone can dress whatever they like in school, the only uniforms I know of are the college uniforms
(ID #48996) Posted on 2007/06/03 18:16
Student
Aren't you too short for a Darth Vader (Stormtrooper in the movie quote) ?
(ID #48997) Posted on 2007/06/03 18:17
in indonesia, every high school equipped their girl with white shirt and long skirt. short skirt assumed to be taboo in our national religion (islam). yes it suck horribly bad there no goddamn locker in school, even the expensive one
(ID #48998) Posted on 2007/06/03 19:07
the white shirt and blue or grey long skirt is our national girl's uniform.
(ID #48999) Posted on 2007/06/03 19:10
can you make mirai sketches bigger? i need to see it closer
(ID #49000) Posted on 2007/06/03 19:21
i wish i put my hands on an imperial guard suit (the red ones) they look awesome too... I love the common life scenes with the crazy outfits. It's just how someone who's not like the "mass" feels in his own inner world... very funny and so true.
(ID #49001) Posted on 2007/06/03 21:50
student - digital media
Haha, awsome pics. I can't wait to see the finished product ^.
(ID #49002) Posted on 2007/06/03 23:02
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Hmm, I guess it comes as no surprise that Japanese schoolgirls like Vader. He has a very powerful and enigmatic personality. Of course I'm sure that having Hayden Christensen playing Anakin Skywalker has absolutely nothing to do with their interest. ^o^ Many of the private schools here have uniforms. I guess a few have Japanese girls attending them since I see them from time to time. Although, only the Japanese girls look cute in the uniforms... ^^; Then again kawaii is more than a word to Japanese woman, it's a state of mind. Hmm come to think of it, I have never seen any pictures of my fiancee when she was in school... ^o^
(ID #49003) Posted on 2007/06/03 23:10
Very nice and funny pictures Danny ! ^^ And unfortunately there's no uniform for schoolgirl in France :/
(ID #49004) Posted on 2007/06/04 00:24
CEO MIrai Inc
Ujuj, CrazyAnimeTuga, JuicyBox, Lu-k, Yhamm That sucks! Hendrik, Click on an image to view the larger version. p7m13, This time round it was my wife. Kirakun, Voice changer not installed yet. ellcy90さん、 もうちょっとで原宿にでも行きましょう! XII, Its huge! The seller will pay for this... Andy, She said she will wear it one day ^^ Cyrez, With difficulty ^^ Gene, I'm OK for but but will let you know if I need help. Arekusu, Happy for now - need better helmet. Otaku Blue, Vader videos soon too ^^ Jimmie, Its been a while ^^ D_Blade, Experience was similar... Homless homo, Some of it. Chun, Its an oven @.@ Eddie, Not as tall as you ^- Dave, Udon was great and cooled me down. Alafista, Not walking around. Windbell, Not sure yet ^^; V1lt R, Not yet ^^
(ID #49015) Posted on 2007/06/04 02:50
Nice! Did you see these photos of "The Vader Project"?? http://www.flickr.com/photos/starwarsblog/sets/72157600262862719/ ;)
(ID #49017) Posted on 2007/06/04 03:50
Wow your darth costume is like a chick magnet. :) No offence though, seems like the vader is really only suited for tall guys >.
(ID #49029) Posted on 2007/06/04 09:22
burgher what the..My last sentence didnt show up. Anyways, i said that might change since you still got some mods to do.
(ID #49030) Posted on 2007/06/04 09:30
lanie-emon in Kuala Lumpur
Nice job with the vader armour. And the fx for the lightsabre is not bad, i reckon.
(ID #49036) Posted on 2007/06/04 12:13
anime/cosplay events organizer
school girls really likes people from the Empire ^^
(ID #49048) Posted on 2007/06/04 18:41
sorry, i meant the SKETCHES which azami-san draw it for you with pencil or some pen, i don't know G-pen maybe?
(ID #49050) Posted on 2007/06/04 19:29
i don't know about japanese culture to much though. but in indonesia if u really have guts to walk with that armor in department store or mall. just hope the secguard doesn't assume you a freak or terrorist and arrest you^^ yes my culture sucks. we do alot of cosplay festival here though, every adults see us as a freak^^
(ID #49051) Posted on 2007/06/04 19:35
.NET/Web Developer
I only know of one school around here that has uniform comparable to that in japan. and the girls there are kawaii in those uniforms! ^^ Btw, do you carry a light saber thing or is all that done with photoshop?
(ID #49098) Posted on 2007/06/05 06:32
ylm
"Arent you a little short for a Darth Vader?" Cool costume.
(ID #49114) Posted on 2007/06/05 10:05
CEO MIrai Inc
SD, Saw it ^^ Kururu, I need to extend the heels on my boots ^^; Henrdrik, Have a look at the past posts - you can see bigger versions. Bele, Carry it around + Photoshop ^^; ylm, Yes ^^;
(ID #49163) Posted on 2007/06/06 05:30
Danny, if you are planning on doing a video with that lightsaber effect you should enter this site http://www.videocopilot.net/lightsabers.html they got a preset that you can download but youll need adobe after effects 7 pro. I never tested but I'm sure it does work.
(ID #49183) Posted on 2007/06/06 13:38
のこぎりやまのたぬき in のこぎり山
お願いだからケンタッキーは征服しないで 制服はもっとエッチなのにしていいから（笑）
(ID #49204) Posted on 2007/06/07 01:51
CEO MIrai Inc
のこぎりさん、 了解です^^; Astroblue, Thats a great link - thanks!
(ID #49234) Posted on 2007/06/07 06:19
I have a question, who takes your pictures? Is it your camera? Looks like your having fun there XD
(ID #58806) Posted on 2007/10/08 14:55
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
LOL, you point lightsabre at Colonel and he looks like he has a 'What?!" expression...
(ID #71879) Posted on 2008/02/09 15:57
Jaina Solo Fan-boy! umm...Frozen food mangaer
I tried wearing a Vader costume in my younger days. I went to con, got many compliments, but sadly it is too much trouble. By the end of the day, I was breathing like Vader, also, I could hardly see and fell down once.
(ID #166748) Posted on 2008/04/05 11:17
Awesome Vader pics!!! Well here in PR, all schools have uniforms, and most of the time, the skirts are incredibly, incredibly short. Trust me, they are short...I should create a blog, or reopen mine and post some pics???
(ID #183336) Posted on 2008/05/08 09:31
person/proffessionelslacker(ihave a degree in it)
nice vader costume but i still prefer boba
(ID #198319) Posted on 2008/05/28 02:28
There's no girl uniform in France, It's really sad...
(ID #220132) Posted on 2008/06/23 22:49
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
now I understand why vader is evil. imagine, he's experiencing his personal hell by the heat of his awesome costume and his path veers because it gets foggy...................... btw, the saber is cooooool! XD way cool!
(ID #220368) Posted on 2008/06/24 03:19
Fantastic photos! danny you are the best!
(ID #220464) Posted on 2008/06/24 06:09
Awesome Darth Vader costume!
(ID #220484) Posted on 2008/06/24 07:03
"School girl uniforms in Japan look so much better than the ones back in the UK", i guess it look better than in everywhere else (at least better than here). And about "School girl uniforms in your region..", it depends of the school (but usually good body, not that good face, still, a good amount of gorgeus girls). Good cosplay Danny, i only hope you don´t end up doing a princess Leia cosp XD
(ID #220507) Posted on 2008/06/24 07:42
figs seller , photographer
Must be hard to eat no ? :p I prefer this one than the stormtrooper ^^ Sadly another proof than Japan is great , if someone try to do this in France , he would get - insulted , hit by can or stuff or get arrested in like 5 minutes ... You should try to cosplay as a gundam , like Destiny with the wings and stuff ^^ i'm sure it must exist in Japan :)
(ID #220519) Posted on 2008/06/24 08:09
Lulz awesome Danny. Theres a school nearby to where I work were the entire uniform is a pale Lilac / Pink one piece. Quite the spectacle when you drive past the trainstation or bus stop after school and there is a few hundred of them - a literal field of girls in pink.
(ID #220623) Posted on 2008/06/24 11:05
wow, vader. that is so cool. amazing pictures.
(ID #220727) Posted on 2008/06/24 13:31
Full-time supervisor, part-time gamer
That's very cool..Anyone knows where I can get the trooper costume? What's your next costume will be Danny? I bet it's gonna be Chewy. Right? Fufu..
(ID #220734) Posted on 2008/06/24 13:43
Student Engineer
You forgot another poll option: no uniforms! I wish we had uniforms along the lines that authority in schools changed to how it is supposed to be. Being independent I believe each person should wear what they want, even if that means wearing something that I don't like. I am all for school uniforms though! If we could change what they represent.
(ID #220765) Posted on 2008/06/24 14:27
Its hot were I live, so the "uniform" for girls is flip-flops, short-shorts and bikini's. Cant complain.
(ID #220792) Posted on 2008/06/24 15:04
Designer
you rock man! very very funny keep in work
(ID #220814) Posted on 2008/06/24 15:44
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
miss your vader suit Danny, when are you going out in it again? ^^
(ID #220921) Posted on 2008/06/24 18:52
The vader suit is shiny! just as captain malcolm from firefly said, it looks a lot better than the stormtrooper one. About the school uniform one, depends on the school^^. Skirt/trousers + shirts are like standart, ties, broches etc. exist too. All these things also depend on the selection of the school, so uniforms here have a lot variety, but they're not as good as the ones in japan for sure.
(ID #221264) Posted on 2008/06/25 06:57
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
oooh boy.. this gave me good insight on what to look forward to once I put on my Vader suit for the local cosplay convention.
(ID #238510) Posted on 2008/07/15 19:18
Humanitarian worker slash undergraduate student
again, where on earth can i get access to this ultra-cool stuff???? not in my country there isnt :hammer:
(ID #308832) Posted on 2008/09/21 19:25
use the force on the girls haha
(ID #479404) Posted on 2009/02/08 04:02
enzo0511 (Registered on 2009/01/28 02:13)
hahhahaha Vader should eat ramen with a straw ;)
(ID #504107) Posted on 2009/02/27 20:52
"What are you doing in Tokyo, father?", Luke said..
(ID #504257) Posted on 2009/02/28 00:01
Graphic Designer, Biker, 501st Heavy Trooper
Luke: Father!!! Don't threaten mr. Sanders!!! Lol... Nice Danny ^^
(ID #504362) Posted on 2009/02/28 02:46
Lol how's the Udon
(ID #512373) Posted on 2009/03/07 17:26
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
niice Danny lol though youre a walking oven =___="'
(ID #567262) Posted on 2009/04/17 12:27
I need to get me one of those!! School uniforms= no go. (aka none)
(ID #570922) Posted on 2009/04/20 05:57
Nice lightsaber effect, I would like that you use the lightsaber in other situations, maybe a little battle with the stormtrooper (poor trooper, hehe), or aid in aerial traffic with lightsaber moves hahaha¡. And the schoolgirls like more Vader, maybe 'cause the girls love always the bad guy, don't think so? use the force vader... ¬¬ and...I think that Chewaka could be also, lucky with girls...XD
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