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StarWars: Darth Vader Samurai Helmet (pic!)
japanese.engadget.com — Imagine Darth Vader as an Evil Samurai in Ancient Japan! Take a look and be awed by the coolness!!
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- SirNoobius, on 10/12/2007, -14/+3looks more like michael jackson
- theshiz892, on 10/12/2007, -5/+2i have the immediate need to HAVE it. it MUST be MINE!
- JohnnyHuh, on 10/12/2007, -2/+10I am awed, awed at how hard it is to see any details in that picture. Is it just "squiggled" up some?
- aegis9975, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13Here's a bigger picture:
http://www.*****.co.jp/starwars.html
supposedly on sale this summer. . . - MackDiesel2010, on 10/12/2007, -0/+16Looks like someone just put a Darth Vader helmet in the oven for 20 minutes, all rumpled and goopy looking.
- dodgyc, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Looks like a negative of Michael Jackson's face.
- habbofresh, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0can't see *****, captain.
- Aux88, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2wow, the bigger picture just looks like a larger, squiggly, hard to see version
- aegis9975, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13Here's a bigger picture:
- generalleoff, on 10/12/2007, -3/+3It's to dark to see clear but it kinda looks like someone left it in the trunk of a car in the hot sun.
- theblindman2, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1*Too
- JuyLe, on 10/12/2007, -6/+11Hum... I don't find it cool or either funny. But it's my opinion.
- billbillbilly, on 10/12/2007, -3/+8so um is that what tom cruise will wear in the "last storm trooper"?
- bkraft, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1If you considered purchasing this you probably won't be getting laid this year
- guitarh3ro, on 10/12/2007, -2/+2That is really, really bitchin'.
- TheFlood16, on 10/12/2007, -3/+2i'd love to see a japanese man wearing this and then yell "NooOOOoooOOooo"
- ButchCivic, on 10/12/2007, -7/+7That's lame as hell. A total waste of time. No Digg. Buried.
- Mesach, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I am so glad you came and gave us your opinion...
Thanks.
- Mesach, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I am so glad you came and gave us your opinion...
- floppyparty, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5...Looks like Darth Vaders helmet with a belt buckle lodged in the forehead.
- kuwan, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4I'm not seeing anything by clicking on the engadget link. Duggmirror seems to have caught it though:
http://duggmirror.com/design/StarWars_Darth_Vader_Samurai_Helmet_pic/ - LLLSecretChimp, on 10/12/2007, -3/+3I know Lucas is a big fan of Kurasawa. Anybody know if Darth Vader's helmet is based on samurai armor?
- Rexypoo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2"I find that less than amazing. I expected a little more than ripples and a big gold disk."
Thank you for saying exactly what I was thinking. - RUFiO006, on 10/12/2007, -2/+3EDIT: The comment that occupied this space was completely foolish and has therefore been removed.
- revglenn, on 10/12/2007, -8/+8This is really, really stupid. It looks like someone put the helmet in the oven and then glued a child's plastic "ninja star", the kind with the safety ring round them, to the head.
For everyone who is "awed by the coolness" have fun never touching a girl. Ever.
No digg. buried.- DNAspark99, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6The 'ninja star' you speak of is clearly the imperial insignia, in place of the family mon, or family symbol, and is very appropriate for something like this. The 'meltedness' is just the look approximating the style of many iron kabuto faceplates of the time. Since Lucas based the whole concept of the jedi (and by extension, the sith) on the samurai, and vaders helmet was definately designed as kabuto in the first place, this is very interesting to see it taken back, as made in this style by the same artisans who are still reproducing original armour. I'd love to see a closer picture of the lightsaber-katana; too bad it doesn't have an actual blade.
$2700 is a bit much though for the whole shebang, especially for an armour set that you can't even wear on halloween. - SambekZX, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3DNA: you're my hero. These ignorant diggers don't understand the pains the creators took to emulate the kabuto style by giving Vader's mask a more organic look.
From Wiki's Kabuto entry:
The kabuto, with the German Stahlhelm, is the inspiration for the helmet of Darth Vader. Vader’s helmet, armour and robe is highly reminiscent of samurai armour. The helmet is taken directly from the menpō mask and kabuto helmet of a feudal samurai. Vader also wore an under-robe of black that resembled long, flared out pants, called hakama, a garment worn in feudal Japan. Warriors often wore wide-cut pants that grazed the floor, many times it has been erroneously said that these pants were used to hide the movements of their feet from the enemy but in all actuality they were the normal wear and not designed to hide the feet, or give the illusion of floating. In fact, the hakama was tucked up through the belt when a confrontation was imminent, just as the sleeves of the kimono were tied back with cord.
- DNAspark99, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6The 'ninja star' you speak of is clearly the imperial insignia, in place of the family mon, or family symbol, and is very appropriate for something like this. The 'meltedness' is just the look approximating the style of many iron kabuto faceplates of the time. Since Lucas based the whole concept of the jedi (and by extension, the sith) on the samurai, and vaders helmet was definately designed as kabuto in the first place, this is very interesting to see it taken back, as made in this style by the same artisans who are still reproducing original armour. I'd love to see a closer picture of the lightsaber-katana; too bad it doesn't have an actual blade.
- mweflen, on 10/12/2007, -4/+5No digg. Did they melt the helmet, and then take a picture in the worst possible lighting? LAME.
- mufasa, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1Why does it redirect to the mainpage ? is the article deleted ?
- Matty2Jay, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2Master Shredder
- master_of_fm, on 10/12/2007, -1/+14how about the Hello Kitty Darth Vader?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q167/masteroffm/hellokittyvader.jpg- Fracture98, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Luke! I am your mother!
- neilcreek, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Or even better, Darth Vera:
http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/31/darth_vera_the_sith_.html
- Fireinthedisco, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1That would look great with Hiros sword (well, Mr. Lindermans)
- penguinshome, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1@master of fm: that's not funny... nor is it cute
- elpayo, on 10/12/2007, -1/+6Kiss Stormtrooper
http://www.studiocreations.com/howto/stormtrooper/images/Kiss_stormtrooper_gene.jpg - jabob, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8Here's a link to the actual starwars.com collectibles page showing Darth Vader in all his Sumurai-ness.
Enjoy!
http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20070213.html- clickwir, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1at least it's a bit better on the picture quality.... but still not all that cool or interesting.
- refreshments, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4"1. rofl. i cant read anything on this page. speak american already."
Wow. My apologies to the Japanese people who were exposed to that stupidity.- MindTrigger, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Are you kidding me? That was the funniest comment I've seen in weeks. Ludicrous? Of course it is, but that's why it's funny. I laughed my ass off!
- k3ymaster, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1If I would say stop being so stupid. ignorant, and learn japanese, you wouldn't laugh...
The address is http://japanese.engadget.com/...
- battleroyalex, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1sorry but that looks like crap
- SgtBeavis, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1My wife read the Kanji and said that they will start taking orders next month and it will go on sale this summer.
No price estimate was given.
The manufacturer is a 300 year old company called *****. They are a doll manufacturer.
There are more pictures on their website: http://www.*****.co.jp/starwars.html- Mesach, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Here ya go. http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20070213.html
"The kabuto (helmet) with bow and sword will cost about 180,000 yen (about $1,500), while the full ensemble including the yoroi (armor), kabuto, bow, and sword will run 330,000 yen (about $2,700). At this time, these items will only be offered in Japan."
- Mesach, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2Here ya go. http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/misc/news20070213.html
- ekiwi, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0Craptastic! Michael Jacksons nose and all.
- tektalk, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2
ルーク私はあなたのshogunである
*translation*
"Luke I Am your shogun" - gemadouble, on 10/12/2007, -0/+0Woah I want that and the full suit Star Wars style.
Then go japan. - ammyjonnes, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0In short I just want to add that their designs and motion graphics not even match the standard of a designing company called: http://www.webdesigningcompany.net .I am saying that because I have designed my own personal' basic website ' from them. Kidding ...my be say so!
- edyagi, on 06/28/2008, -0/+1this is another level of awesomeness that the japanese has produced for the Star Wars franchise. I collected a handful of Star Wars accessories that could grace your work area here: http://www.planetsurfer.net/2008/06/27/star-wars-d ...
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