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Darth Vader Tantive IV Star Wars Black Series Centerpiece Photo Review

Posted on September 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm by Tony_Bacala under Random Photo Shoot, Star Wars Toy News

Hasbro unveiled a new type of collectible to the Black Series line up at Toy Fair 2017 called Centerpiece. These are static mini dioramas from epic moments in Star Wars history. They come with a statue of a character and have light up electronics. They are in scale with the 6 inch Black Series figures, and are intended to work with them. They even have pegs and peg holes all over the base for you to pose out additional Black Series 6 figures.

The first one is Darth Vader busting through the door of the Tantive IV (Leia’s ship at the beginning of A New Hope). It features an explosion on the door frame which lights up along with the rim of the door itself. It’s intended to work with classic Stormtroopers. It is generic enough that you can remix it into any other Vader + Squad entering anyplace of your choice though. Read on to check some additional thoughts and over 50 HD pics courtesy of Dorkside Toys!

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Related Dorkside Toys Links: All Star Wars Black Series, Last Jedi Wave 1, Last Jedi Wave 2, The Last Jedi Wave 3, Luke & Landspeeder, Rey & Speeder.

Overall Thoughts:

I dig it!  By itself, it’s a solid piece that I may or may not have bought.  I’m not really into static / statue figures.  But, the fact that you can remove the statue from the set up without it looking weird is perfect.  You can easily swap in any figure you choose, in this case a Black Series 6 Darth Vader.  This allows you to get the poses you want.   The statue isn’t bad, it’s very well done for what it is.  The pose is dynamic, has a great sculpt and paint is on point.  But these are just more fun with the figures.

The environment is well done.  For the shelf, it’s got the right amount of footprint.  Can tuck it in there, and layer in other figures, so you don’t lose too much space.  That’s my biggest problem with dioramas, they take up valuable space on an already busy shelf.  This is good tho.  For photography, it’s great if you want to add a little spice to a shot that would normally be on a basic background without going into full diorama mode.  So win win on both fronts.

The lights are also well done, they have two modes, a short burst, and then continuously on.  They flicker to mimic an explosion.  Personally, with lights on any item, I’m not a huge fan.  They get messed with on first run, and then never go back on.  Eventually you’ll forget about it and then you have battery leak issues down the road.  I know these are for the broader market, but I personally would prefer no statue / figure, and no lights.   Cut the price by 1/3 to 1/2.   Make them expandable if you buy multiple sets.  I’d buy them in droves for both the shelf and for photography use.  That’s hard to do at 50 bucks with 2 major features that will go unused.

Bottom line, I was happier than I expected to be, and I welcome more down the road.  Stay tuned for the Luke on Hoth set later this week!

Key shots here, full set below!

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Discussion / Comments (Jump to this Thread on the Forum)

  1. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-21-2017, 04:32 PM

    Toyark The Last Jedi Gallery Master List:

    42 - Hera Syndulla
    43 - Darth Vader (40th Dio Gallery)
    44 - Rey (Jedi Training) (SDCC Full Gallery)
    45 - Kylo Ren
    46 - Luke Skywalker (Jedi Master) (SDCC Full Gallery)
    47 - Grand Admiral Thrawn (SDCC Full Gallery)
    48 - Stormtrooper (Original 2014 Gallery)
    49 - Maz Kanata
    50 - Elite Praetorian Guard
    52 - General Leia Organa
    53 - Captain Poe Dameron
    58 - Island Journey Rey

    Exclusives
    Guardians of Evil 4 Pack
    Supreme Leader Snoke with Throne
    Elite Praetorian Guard with Heavy Blade (Amazon Link)

    Centerpiece
    01 - Darth Vader on Tantive IV
    02 - Luke Skywalker on Hoth

    Vehicles
    03 - Rey & Speeder

  2. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-21-2017, 04:33 PM

    First Up - Kylo Ren!







  3. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    09-21-2017, 05:12 PM

    I still think Hasbro dropped the ball by not including his helmet, I don't care if he barely has it in the new movie or not but I would want this figure displayed with the helmet on and that isn't even an option here. I know there will be the (apparently Walmart) exclusive base version that comes with a helmet but I have yet to see if that one will be an alternate head or just a prop.

  4. Harbinger's Avatar Harbinger says

    09-21-2017, 06:59 PM

    Man he looks even more like squidward.

  5. Dragasses's Avatar Dragasses says

    09-21-2017, 07:16 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd View Post
    I still think Hasbro dropped the ball by not including his helmet, I don't care if he barely has it in the new movie or not but I would want this figure displayed with the helmet on and that isn't even an option here. I know there will be the (apparently Walmart) exclusive base version that comes with a helmet but I have yet to see if that one will be an alternate head or just a prop.
    I'm just trying to figure out why the stormtrooper has a turned over Ikea chair as a shield.

  6. Jeddostotle7's Avatar Jeddostotle7 says

    09-21-2017, 08:11 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dragasses View Post
    I'm just trying to figure out why the stormtrooper has a turned over Ikea chair as a shield.
    It's a (sideways) riot shield, from the Poe Dameron/Riot Control Stormtrooper 2-pack released for The Force Awakens.

  7. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-21-2017, 08:49 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Dragasses View Post
    I'm just trying to figure out why the stormtrooper has a turned over Ikea chair as a shield.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Jeddostotle7 View Post
    It's a (sideways) riot shield, from the Poe Dameron/Riot Control Stormtrooper 2-pack released for The Force Awakens.
    My riot trooper's arm broke above the joint, snapped right off a while back. It's glued in place, that's as best I can get. Normally I have him tilted back so the shield is behind another trooper. Farked up the setup here, didn't even notice till you said something.

  8. Bearjew has no avatar! Bearjew says

    09-21-2017, 08:51 PM

    As long as that guy is Kylo Ren he should come with a helmet.

  9. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-22-2017, 03:55 PM

    Hera is up!

    Hera Syndulla - Star Wars Rebels Black Series Photo Review - The Toyark - News





  10. Gunathar's Avatar Gunathar says

    09-22-2017, 06:57 PM

    Man, these photo shoots are beautiful. I envy your backgrounds and the lighting - especially in the Kylo Ren shoot - add atmosphere.

    This said, Hasbro is certainly putting extra efforts in the 6-inch Black Series and it shows. Kylo Ren looks good and moody, even if his helmet is nowhere to be seen, and Hera looks great with her sharp features.

    I'm ready for a 6-inch Aayla Secura now.

  11. En Sabah Nerd's Avatar En Sabah Nerd says

    09-22-2017, 07:04 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gunathar View Post
    I'm ready for a 6-inch Aayla Secura now.
    And Mace Windu, Plo Koon, and Kit Fisto. One figure that I'm genuinely surprised Hasbro still has yet to do is a RotJ red gauntlet Boba Fett, it would be so easy to do yet they just haven't. At the very least where Fett is concerned I think they need to redistribute the crap out of his ESB figure, for looks it's still one of my favorites from the entire line but goddamn that figure was extremely hard for me to get and I know there have got to be a lot of collectors and fans who missed out.

  12. redfox's Avatar redfox says

    09-22-2017, 07:23 PM

    Love seeing the Ghost crew together, but Zeb, Chopper, and (to a lesser extent)Ezra are seriously missed.

  13. Juice has no avatar! Juice says

    09-22-2017, 11:06 PM

    This new Kylo head is way more detailed than the previous unmasked version, it looks really good up close.

  14. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-23-2017, 01:11 PM

    Round up post with the rest of TLJ Wave 1. Fancy pants shots only.

    The Last Jedi Wave 1 - Star Wars Black Series Round Up Gallery - The Toyark - News

    Vader
    Stormtrooper
    TLJ Luke
    TLJ Rey
    Thrawn





  15. MeLikeJinx has no avatar! MeLikeJinx says

    09-23-2017, 07:45 PM

    It kinda bothers me that it looks like Luke is threatening Rey. LOL. I hope there is no scene like that in the movie and Luke's emo phase is short lived... good guy Luke is the best.

  16. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-24-2017, 06:51 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by MeLikeJinx View Post
    It kinda bothers me that it looks like Luke is threatening Rey. LOL. I hope there is no scene like that in the movie and Luke's emo phase is short lived... good guy Luke is the best.
    I have no idea what's gonna happen in the movie, not been following spoilers or any of that. When I set this up I was thinking more of "tough love" training.

  17. QuasiMort's Avatar QuasiMort says

    09-24-2017, 09:18 AM

    Great pics! I bet Luke wont have his green sabre in this film, at some point during his self imposed exile, he took it apart and the kyber crystal has now changed color to match his new neutral emo state, and he wears it around his neck on a chain.

  18. Enigma2K2's Avatar Enigma2K2 says

    09-24-2017, 09:30 AM

    Douche.

    ... Kylo, not you UuberMunky. You're awesome.

  19. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-26-2017, 04:37 PM

    Darth Vader Tantive IV Star Wars Black Series Centerpiece Photo Review - The Toyark - News

    Black Series Vader Centerpiece is up!

  20. TimothyR has no avatar! TimothyR says

    09-26-2017, 07:05 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tony_Bacala View Post
    Darth Vader Tantive IV Star Wars Black Series Centerpiece Photo Review - The Toyark - News

    Black Series Vader Centerpiece is up!

    Junk (in my opinion of course).

    These things are already clogging shelves at toys r us. I mean, black series figures this time around are even more difficult to find than last time. Walmart has zero interest in stocking anything, target is flooded with their exclusive troopers, and toys r us still can't get rid of their jyn's and zuvio's.

  21. RolandofGilead's Avatar RolandofGilead says

    09-26-2017, 07:38 PM

    How expensive are these sets?

  22. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-26-2017, 08:45 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by RolandofGilead View Post
    How expensive are these sets?
    I think they are around 50 bucks.

  23. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-26-2017, 08:50 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by TimothyR View Post
    Junk (in my opinion of course).

    These things are already clogging shelves at toys r us. I mean, black series figures this time around are even more difficult to find than last time. Walmart has zero interest in stocking anything, target is flooded with their exclusive troopers, and toys r us still can't get rid of their jyn's and zuvio's.
    I don't think they're junk, but I hear you. If I didn't do photography regularly, not sure I'd jump in on these 2, at this price at least. But with the added use of having a mini-dio I can swap in for shots on demand with zero setup, it's worth it for me. If they don't bomb and the sets get more refined over time, has potential IMO.

  24. Tony_Bacala's Avatar Tony_Bacala says

    09-27-2017, 08:00 AM

    Scavenger Rey & Speeder - Star Wars Black Series Photo Review - The Toyark - News

    Rey + Speeder is up!



  25. Dormamu has no avatar! Dormamu says

    09-27-2017, 08:33 AM

    ^ The gallery on this one is AWESOME. Lighting, clarity....love it.

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