Guide to OT Vader differences & Prop Terminology

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 2871

This is kinda set up for the newer enthusiasts that want to see the visual differences between each movie. Just very briefly. They say a picture says a thousand words so I have written enough already :wink:

Peaks

Cant remember where a couple of these pics came from but I have larger and better files myself of these shots. So if asked to remove I will use my own.

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 2871

darth 456 · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

Cool!!!nice pics! :headbang

Darth Clouds · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 68

Thanks, this a good pictured summay.

CORDIALLY FROM ME TO YOU.

chris1748 · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 90

great pics

thanks

VEGAS VADER · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

great reference photos! :toothy

i was looking for some window peak comparison photos. this is just what i need! thanks! :cool:

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 2871

No worries..If this helps just one person then I'm happy..

obviously this thread has no depth to it whatsoever as it takes a ridiculous time to study all the varients and differences between the Vader props for each movie.

CSMacLaren · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

ANH
This is the only dome that has a widow's peak (the pointy "V" shaped center at the end of a mid strip). This is also characterized by the "Y" shaped crease which is a sculpted quasi-continuation of the eyebrows/frown of the front rim meeting in the center. The mid strip is on the narrow side, not wider than the bridge of the nose itself.

ESB
The widow's peak is gone, but remnants of the "Y" shaped crease are there. This area has a thumbsize depression. The mid strip is slightly wider. The ESB is essentially a modification of the ANH.

ROTJ
This is essentially a modification of the ESB. The "Y" shaped crease and thumb depression are gone, and this area is flat. Mid strip is wider than ANH.

T-VIRUS · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

That was a great idea...very nicely done. :thumbsup

Kraaam · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

The pics of the peaks with the dents have come in very handy for me to fix mine.

Thanks !!!!!

The Undertaker · **Posted:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52

Great comparison pictures Paul!

SithLord · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 3136

nice summary thanks!

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 2871

Forgive the crude photo comparison, I just wanted to demonstrate the difference in the centre strip with the Y crease, thumb indent. Without pointing everything out in great detail I have opted to just illiustrate this rough example to help others see the difference.

JoeR · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 502

Thanks Paul

Makes a lot more sense now, I'm learning slowly...

Joe

Darthvaderv · **Joined:** Feb 13 2026 19:08:52 **Posts:** 2871

No problem, glad it helps.