Posts Tagged Episode 5 The Empire Strikes Back
2005 US Original Trilogy Collection Special Edition 500th Figure Darth Vader
Posted by Brian in Original Trilogy Collection on 2010/03/15
Description: Celebrate a very special moment in the history of the Star Wars 3 ¾” action figures, with the introduction of the 500th figure in this legendary collection. No character is more fitting to mark this significant event than the ultimate villain of all time, Darth Vader. Designed with incredible detail and superior articulation, Vader comes with his famous meditation chamber where his menacing helmet is lowered onto him. Own a piece of history as a cornerstone to your Star Wars collection. Star Wars – Live the legend… Celebrate the saga!
2002 European Star Wars Saga 02-30 Darth Vader Bespin Duel
Description:The evil and much feared imperial commander, Darth Vader seeks to bring young Luke Skywalker over to the dark side. As they do battle on a precarious outer walkway on Bespin, Vader reveals a shocking secret that shatters Luke’s world.
Comments: European Saga cardbacks featured 4 languages. Compare to the Canadian release of the same figure.
2009 Legacy Collection BD06 Darth Vader pre-production sample
Posted by Brian in Legacy Collection on 2010/02/02
Description: Vader is obsessed with finding the young Rebel who destroyed the Death Star, believing him to be the offspring of Anakin Skywalker. Following on a probe droid lead, Vader identifies the Rebel base on Hoth but arrives too late, as the last of the Rebels flee Echo Base.
Comments: This a a rare pre-production sample mock-up. There is no actual figure in the packaging, but instead a cardboard cutout. Darth Vader was never released as BD06 in The Legacy Collection line, but went on to become SL06 in Saga Legends.
Photos courtesy of Jack G.
2000 Canadian Power of the Jedi Darth Vader Dagobah
Posted by Brian in Power of the Jedi on 2010/01/22
Description: Taking the form of Darth Vader, the Dark Lord of the Sith, this spirit is the embodiment of the dark side of the Force. It dwells in a cave on the swamp-covered planet of Dagobah. Although defeated by Luke Skywalker in combat, its unmasked face revealed that Luke has yet to master the ways of the Force and become a Jedi.
2006 UK Saga Collection Woolworths Exclusive Darth Vader
Posted by Brian in Saga Collection on 2010/01/06
Description: This finest recreation of the iconic Star Wars villain is back with incredible detail as a tribute to Star Wars fans everywhere. Displayed in elements of the original packaging, it harkens back to the creation of Star Wars action figures, which began over 25 years ago with the Original Trilogy. May the Force be with you!
This was originally released as part of the 2004 Vintage Original Trilogy Collection. Included this time is a front “Free and Exclusive at Woolworths” sticker, and different multilanguage text on the back. Even though this is essentially a reissue of the 2004 VOTC Vader, this is part of the 2006 Saga Collection.
2003 Saga Imperial Forces Battle Pack
Description: The powerful and ruthless Empire seeks to crush the Rebellion that is gathering strength in the galaxy. Imperial forces attack the heroic rebels with their military forces and through other, more subtle, means. They all contribute, in ways large and small, to the Empire’s evil oppression of a galaxy that longs for freedom and lasting peace.
2005 Japanese Original Trilogy Collection Holiday Edition Darth Vader
Posted by Brian in Original Trilogy Collection on 2009/12/21
Description: It is a festive time for the Empire. After a rough year of crushing Rebel uprisings, terrorizing the Outer Rim, and choking incompetent underlings, Darth Vader decides that even a Dark Lord of the Sith needs to give in to the fun side of the Force.
Donning his most celebratory red armor, he leads his Imperial forces to the ice planet of Hoth for some much-deserved holiday festivities. Vader uses his lightsaber and mastery of the Force to create the most detailed ice sculptures in the Galactic Empire, from TIE fighters to star Destroyers. He even gives new meaning to “snowtroopers” by creating an army of troopers from snow.
Thanks to Vader’s expert planning, this year’s Hoth Holiday Bash is primed to be the best the galaxy has ever known.
2006 Saga Collection 13 Darth Vader Battle of Hoth
Posted by Brian in Saga Collection on 2009/12/14
Description: The Dark Lord of the Sith is obsessed with finding the young Rebel who destroyed the Death Star. Vader and his master are certain that this boy is the offspring of Anakin Skywalker. Following up on a probe droid lead, Vader quickly identifies the Rebel base on Hoth but arrives too late, as the last of the Rebels flee Echo Base in the Millennium Falcon.
2005 Galactic Heroes Darth Vader and Holographic Emperor Palpatine
Posted by Brian in Galactic Heroes on 2009/12/03
Description: The Sith, thought to be extinct for thousands of years, are starting to take control of the galaxy. The Jedi Knights act quickly to stop their enemies from gaining power. Jedi heroes and Sith Villains battle across the galaxy with incredible skills and amazing Force knowledge. Grab your lightsaber, fire up your engines and join in the excitment! It’s time to blast off and get into the hyperdrive fun of Star Wars with these great figures!
Images courtesy of Jesse Wall.
2007 Canadian 30th Anniversary Collection Saga Legends Darth Vader
Posted by Brian in 30th Anniversary Collection on 2009/11/15
Description: This is the Canadian version of the Saga Legends Darth Vader. This appeared on at least four different generic multilingual cardbacks. Check back in a few weeks to see comparisons.
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