I think a big problem (beyond the poorly fitting hat) is the ruffled folds that are molded onto the new version.  Usually this looks pretty good with other characters, but if you look at the reference photos, you will see that those uniforms don't have that many wrinkles.  These new ones are pretty sloppy looking, especially the trousers.  The vintage figure has a much more realistic look to it, and I passed on both of these recent versions because they just look awful to me.  I'd rather they start from scratch if they put one on a vintage card, with a more pressed uniform, molded-on hat, and an actual African-American headsculpt instead of one in blackface...

I have a MIB Titanium TIE Interceptor, the original version that I'd like to do a straight trade for.  I'm looking primarily for the Republic Attack Cruiser, but also will trade for the green Anakin Jedi Starfighter, white TIE Fighter, or Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter w/Hyperspace ring.

Thanks,

Michael

I'll trade you that ep I tin since all I want is the red astromech, if you're interested when it comes out...

I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier, but I actually improved the vest without harming it at all.  I just folded it, and boy, what a difference.  Looks much better, and bulks the vest up a bit more to make it more authentic to the film.  Plus, if you really wanted to, you could glue the fold with Fabritac and you'd be set...

Looking at the Greedo vest, I think my only complaint about it is the fact that it's too long and shouldn't go over the belt.  I'm wondering if anyone has been brave enough to cut one down to the proper length.  I'm afraid to do it and unravel the whole thing, but it seems like an easy fix as long as you can cut it straight....so does anyone out there have enough extras that they're willing to experiment on them?

The first VTSC figures I saw in person were at a Wal Mart...and they were all heat sealed...I have yet to see the taped version, but I'm still looking...