This Darth Vader figure was released on an alternate cardback which was never done before
The figure itself is a straight repack of the Darth Vader figure from 2024
Hasbro included two lightsabers, a removable soft-goods robe, and two interchangeable hands with this Vintage Collection Darth Vader figure
The non-ignited lightsaber hilt plugs securely into a small hole on Darth Vader’s belt
Darth Vader is able to hold both lightsabers securely in his hands
Exchanging Darth Vader’s hands is straightforward, simply unplug the existing hands from the arms and attach the alternate ones
To remove the soft-goods robe, Darth Vader’s head can be gently popped off, allowing the robe to slide off the figure
There is no Anakin Skywalker head sculpt underneath the helmet
The inclusion of a pointing right hand and a left fist is a welcome addition, allowing collectors to recreate more of Darth Vader’s iconic scenes
This Vintage Collection Darth Vader figure demonstrates how detailed 3 3/4-inch figures can be when Hasbro goes the extra mile, featuring dark red lenses, a smaller chin vent, and gunmetal-gray highlights on the helmet
Both lightsabers are well painted, with clean silver and black detailing on the hilts
The soft-goods robe is somewhat bulky and requires some adjustment to achieve a natural look
Darth Vader stands securely on display without tipping over
Darth Vader fits well into the cockpit of the included TIE Advanced / TIE Advanced vehicle
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Darth Vader piloted the distinctive experimental TIE fighter above the first Death Star, using its blaster cannons and his uncanny abilities with the Force to blast Rebel starfighters into glittering fragments.