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日本語/Japanese  Sun 06/03 00:22 JST
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.
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
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.
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Took photos with just about everybody in the restaurant ^^;
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Using the force to open an automatic door...
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Colonel Sanders gets a bollocking for growing alien chickens.
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Need to improve my photoshop-lightsaber-effect ^^; That Force FX Lightsaber is awesome.
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Vader needs his regular dose of Tachiyomi (whats Tachiyomi?).
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
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.
Darth Vader (click to enlarge)
Polls
Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42
lol first time out on your Vader costume! ^^ congratulations Danny. 
(ID #48935) Posted on 2007/06/03 01:16
Leo in San Francisco
Email & Network Support/Administration
Registered on 2006/12/24 16:42
So was this a better experience than dealing with costumejunkie?
(ID #48936) Posted on 2007/06/03 01:21
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
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 01:27
Registered on 2007/04/13 19:55
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 01:29
jonhohx in Adelaide working to go to Tokyo
Government agent
Registered on 2007/05/14 19:31
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 01:31
Yhamm in France
Registered on 2007/05/12 13:33
There is no school uniform here! :)
(ID #48940) Posted on 2007/06/03 01:31
V1lt R in US
Honda technician, baby.
Registered on 2007/01/05 13:22
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 01:35
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Registered on 2006/12/25 12:20
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 01:38
thegeek in Northern California, United States
Geek Liaison
Registered on 2007/03/26 06:30
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 01:41
akaugly in The Firehouse, 2nd floor
Self-employed
Registered on 2007/03/30 11:19
Awesome pictures of the Vader suit! 

Wow, Vader is a school girl magnet.
(ID #48945) Posted on 2007/06/03 01:41
Alafista OTAKU in Singapore
Singapore Customs
Registered on 2006/12/25 11:34
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 02:12
daveinfukuoka in Fukuoka, Japan
Samurai
Registered on 2007/05/29 19:29
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 02:23
eddie in tokyo
creative
Registered on 2006/12/31 09:53
The final pieces arrived? Congrats, looking good there... amid a bit short for Darth... hahahahah
(ID #48950) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:24
Busterbeam in Nagoya
Plamo Addict
Registered on 2007/01/22 13:54
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 02:28
Busterbeam in Nagoya
Plamo Addict
Registered on 2007/01/22 13:54
eh?  no way to delete posts?  sorry for the spelling mistake there.
(ID #48952) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:29
chun in home feeling sleepy LOL
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
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 02:51
Student
Registered on 2007/05/31 11:24
Haha how cool is that. Did you make that from scratch?
(ID #48954) Posted on 2007/06/03 02:53
kaito kun in Hong Kong
student
Registered on 2007/06/11 16:31
kewl ! luvin de lightsaber
(ID #48955) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:06
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
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 03:10
Tiny Red Man in Pedobear Land
Full Time Pedobear
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
wat?! no sailor uniforms?! we need more of that..LOL...
(ID #48957) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:13
Sector6 in Singapore
student
Registered on 2007/05/14 18:05
yeah! i was waiting for that vader and udon shot! thanks danny!
(ID #48959) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:26
Stripey
One word... AWESOME! 

I also just realised the Vader mouthpiece is perfect for eating Udon/ramen! :)
(ID #48960) Posted on 2007/06/03 03:36
Linc_31 in Hong Kong/Beijing
Student
Registered on 2006/12/26 09:50
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 03:39
Jamaipanese in Jamaica
overemployed
Registered on 2007/05/28 13:15
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 04:50
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
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 05:04
Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
Registered on 2007/05/22 16:38
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 05:09
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 05:27
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia
Aimless Traveler
Registered on 2007/04/21 21:19
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 06:12
Otaku Blue in London
Student
Registered on 2007/05/12 22:32
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 06:14
Arekusu in The Lost Woods
Dai Gurren Dan member
[f] 
Registered on 2006/12/31 18:24
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 06:20
syrix in U.S.
student
Registered on 2007/03/21 09:30
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 06:52
_Jay in Strasbourg, France
Brain Outsourcer
Registered on 2007/01/15 14:52
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 08:02
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 08:31
drumben in London, UK
Student/Frame Runner
Registered on 2007/05/24 00:07
hero.
(ID #48976) Posted on 2007/06/03 08:41
CyReZ in Malaysia
The Chosen One
Registered on 2007/05/23 16:19
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 09:33
Hwang in England
Legend
Registered on 2007/04/05 21:45
awesome ^^

looking forward to more details
(ID #48978) Posted on 2007/06/03 10:53
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
3D artist
Registered on 2006/12/25 10:08
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 10:56
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 11:06
Zeroblade in Manila, Philippines
Student
Registered on 2007/04/10 21:47
All the schoolgirl uniforms that I know of involve plain colors and long skirts. Boo. 
(ID #48982) Posted on 2007/06/03 11:36
JuicyBox in Bordeaux, France
Doctor
Registered on 2007/05/18 16:53
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 12:20
Arrot in Illinois U.S.A.
Undecided Major; Student
Registered on 2006/12/31 08:21
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 12:21
ellcy90 in 東京
会社員
Registered on 2007/01/14 02:35
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 12:21
JuicyBox in Bordeaux, France
Doctor
Registered on 2007/05/18 16:53
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 12:21
Kirakun in Ipoh, Malaysia
Auditor
[f] 
Registered on 2007/06/02 22:35
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 12:22
radical anime fan in Dai-Singapore-dan. Hotter than Kamina and Lelouch combined.
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20
now we all know why Vader dosen't eat noodles...
(ID #48989) Posted on 2007/06/03 14:27
MosKAU in Dark Northern Forests (Finland)
Student
Registered on 2007/03/06 22:22
too bad girls don't use school uniforms in our schools :
(ID #48990) Posted on 2007/06/03 14:49
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 15:18
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
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 17:04
CrazyAnimeTuga in Portugal
Student
Registered on 2007/01/03 02:12
Aren't you too short for a Darth Vader (Stormtrooper in the movie quote) ?
(ID #48997) Posted on 2007/06/03 17:05
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
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 17:55
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
the white shirt and blue or grey long skirt is our national girl's uniform. 
(ID #48999) Posted on 2007/06/03 17:58
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia
student
Registered on 2007/06/01 04:39
can you make mirai sketches bigger?
i need to see it closer
(ID #49000) Posted on 2007/06/03 18:09
Angelo Visconti in France
web designer
Registered on 2007/05/18 07:29
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 20:38
Totali in Tennessee USA
student - digital media
Registered on 2007/05/07 10:15
Haha, awsome pics. I can't wait to see the finished product ^.
(ID #49002) Posted on 2007/06/03 21:50
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
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 21:58
Ujuj in Paris
Programmer
Registered on 2006/12/24 22:31
Very nice and funny pictures Danny ! ^^ And unfortunately there's no uniform for schoolgirl in France :/
(ID #49004) Posted on 2007/06/03 23:12
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06