Which Vader is best to troop as?

txronharris

New Hunter
I'm sure this is like asking what flavor of icecream is the best, but if you're choosing which one to costume, which one would you choose and why?

My criteria would be based on what version was the most evil based on his actions. That would probally mean the New Hope version.

What's your opinion?
 
I do ROTS cause I like the huge symetrical helmet. Good ROTS parts are hard to find though, an the rubies just doesn't cut it. I would go ANH or ESB.
 
If you want to be accurate and trooping, I'd say go with the ESB. Why ? Because you have more view to see where you are going. Hench the lower chin opening on the ESB is bigger so that the person inside can see where he is going by looking down.

And of course ESB cheast box actually blinks and blinks, compare to the ANH is just....well to static.

My 2 cents.
 
themeanest is definatly ANH! But i think for trooping purposes, ESB or ROTJ is better just due to the larger chin venting, which gives you more airflow and if you keep it unobstucted, you can see out of it as well. :)
 
I did ROTS (see my profile) because I love to polished look and chest box best, but from a trooping perspective, it's probably the worst. Thsi is because the helmet actually site underneath the shoulder armor, which makes turning your head difficult. Any of the orginal trilogy would be better. Also, a three peice leather suit will allow a lot more motion than the one peice versions.
 
I have the three piece leather suit and it´s fantastic! If you raise the arms up everythings stays in position and dosn´t lift up too.
 
I have chosen ANH.
Reasons:
1. He's a big ol' meanie.
2. Helmet looks so much better.
3. First Vader I ever met
4. Love the way the robe goes over the chest armour. Makes it a bit more tricky to troop, seeing how you need to make the robe sit snugly to the chest.

The smaller vent doesn't make all that difference really. I have no air issues in my Vader, not even after my 8 hours straight in it.
 
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