KimT Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 We already have a topic on rare parts. I'll merge this there. Quote
Brickdoctor Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I agree the solid metal ones aren't really minifigs. The promos are all available to the public, and we've heard of people having the Lucas minifig. That makes R2-KT the rarest minifig. Quote
Stauder Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Since Shadows has finally received his helmet, I'd like to bring this up again: Anyone have a clue as to how these came into being? The helmet on the right on the ground. Notice it lacks the bulge at the back. I had two identical helmets like these, which I got from a sealed set. The other helmet is now in the possession of Shadows, and I'm sure he can confirm it's an official part. I'd just like to know if it's a prototype or something that found it's way into a set... Ignore the figures. Yes. I know the one on the left lacks a fin. That is a custom I was working on at the time. Original topic here: Click! Oh, and does anyone have one like it? Stauder Edited September 24, 2011 by Stauder Quote
simonjedi Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 None of the current minifgs have me salivating... they're mostly kinda "meh". I want characters that aren't made yet, Darth Talon, Quinlan Vos... Check again, Champ. Quote
KimT Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Check again, Champ. A little late on the reply there, wouldn't you say? Quote
simonjedi Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 A little late on the reply there, wouldn't you say? I'm only 9 months behind! and in my defence we did have prelims of a Quinlan Vos minifigure.* (note to self check the dates before posting) *and think of better excuses. Quote
Piranha Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 FWIW the red C3PO head was a rare/special part and was fetching like $70 and then subsequently was used on R3PO ( unusual for TLG to do this as with the green metal detector) Quote
prateek Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 snip I think someone just shaved off the fin... Quote
Brickdoctor Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I think someone just shaved off the fin... He means the little white bump on the back of the helmet, just under the base of the fin and along the ridge encircling the helmet. Quote
jamie75 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I made a sticker for the red Vader helmet. All you have to do is buy red body parts for the fig, torso, arms, hands, legs, and waist. Jamie Quote
brickoftheweek Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Hey guys... Well, from what i know, there was a far deeper reason lego made these. When star wars was first being made and filmed, Vader was originaly in a red suit , but lucas/lucasfilm, desided black was more evil, and mystroius.So they changed him to black.But lego had already made the mold and started making red vader helmets.But were very soon notified of the change.Somehow somone got hold of the very few made, and is asking HEAPS of $ for them Hope this clears some stuff up Wow, I never knew that. I just thought that LEGO made a mistake on the production line and produced a red Vader helmet! Quote
Masked Builder Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 All of mine have the bump and I have about 10. Quote
Big Cam Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Hey guys... Well, from what i know, there was a far deeper reason lego made these. When star wars was first being made and filmed, Vader was originaly in a red suit , but lucas/lucasfilm, desided black was more evil, and mystroius.So they changed him to black.But lego had already made the mold and started making red vader helmets.But were very soon notified of the change.Somehow somone got hold of the very few made, and is asking HEAPS of $ for them Hope this clears some stuff up Wow, I never knew that. I just thought that LEGO made a mistake on the production line and produced a red Vader helmet! Wow, please tell me you don't believe this, did you not read the other posts directly after this one explaining that the Star Wars movies started filming around 1977 and LEGO didn't start to make Star Wars LEGO until literally decade later. Quote
TheBrickDaddy Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Wow, please tell me you don't believe this, did you not read the other posts directly after this one explaining that the Star Wars movies started filming around 1977 and LEGO didn't start to make Star Wars LEGO until literally decade later. More than a decade. The fact about Vader being originally red could be true, but not about Lego already having the mold. Quote
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I have read this thread from first post to last post, and have found some very interesting info. The thing that I regret most is the info on transparent minifigs. Quote
Big Cam Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 The fact about Vader being originally red could be true, but not about Lego already having the mold. Yes, exactly. Also I meant for decades to be plural. Quote
Legoman Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Sheesh, Just having a browse and saw this topic. Man.. Can't beleive I posted that total garbage Sorry for that (even if it was ages ago ) And well done to those with a bit more brainpower that noticed the illogical scenario Quote
Stauder Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I think someone just shaved off the fin... I know I can be quite thick at times, but I'm not that daft. Here's an other picture of the back. Slightly off topic: I had a dream today that Cafe Corner included 3 colors of Vader helmets Stauder Quote
speederbike Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I know I can be quite thick at times, but I'm not that daft. Here's an other picture of the back. Slightly off topic: I had a dream today that Cafe Corner included 3 colors of Vader helmets Stauder I have a question regarding this too: all of my old ones (from'07-'08) have a bulge, but the one from the 8091 Swamp Speeder doesn't (I have the Superpack). Has this happent to anyone else? Quote
Piranha Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Wow, please tell me you don't believe this, did you not read the other posts directly after this one explaining that the Star Wars movies started filming around 1977 and LEGO didn't start to make Star Wars LEGO until literally decade later. Indeed almost 22 years later in 1999 the first SW were released. Quote
KimT Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 Red is being used for prototype molding and test molding as it is easier to see any flaws in the mold when the plastic is red rather than black. Nothing fishy about the red helmet, heck I even got a red Nute Gunray helmet that somehow got away from LEGO and was then purchased by me on net That should end the discussion on red parts for good Never had a closer look at my clone helmets, I might eventually, but right now the entire lot is packed and awaiting the sale of my appartment. I think it's a test mold colour. When TLG tests their molds they tend to do it with a colour not used later. Hence the red Vader helmet, black ghost, trans clear ghost and so forth. You can get a red helmet for 30USD+ on bricklink. As I already replied in post number 2 of this entire topic. Quote
1980-Something-Space-Guy Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 FWIW the red C3PO head was a rare/special part and was fetching like $70 and then subsequently was used on R3PO ( unusual for TLG to do this as with the green metal detector) I can already imagine the Star Wars funnies that are going to be made with that. So glad I never bought that part; I would never pay that much for a single part just because it is in an unusual color, at least not with my budget. Quote
Stauder Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 I have a question regarding this too: all of my old ones (from'07-'08) have a bulge, but the one from the 8091 Swamp Speeder doesn't (I have the Superpack). Has this happent to anyone else? Aha! Finally someone else. Stauder Quote
samiam391 Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 I've been recently offered up a LEGO Red Prototype Vader of which there are very, very few in existence (apparently).... and I was wondering, is this an actual item? I see this coming up in search results: "A red version of Darth Vader's helmet was produced by LEGO for mould testing; however, it was not included in any sets. This colour version is available via Bricklink, giving it the liberty of being considered an official LEGO part. It is the exact same part as Darth Vader's helmet, except it is the colour of red." Picture: http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081023171309/lego/images/thumb/5/51/Red_vader.jpg/156px-Red_vader.jpg Does anyone know if this rumor is true? He also mentioned he has a blue prototype Darth Vader, one of three in existence.... I'm struggling whether to believe this or not, and wanted to ask you all about it before I potentially sink a lot of money into something that may be fake. If I'm not almost completely sure about it, I obviously won't buy it. What do you all think? Quote
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