Description
[Product Introduction] Hot Toys' "Movie Masterpiece" series welcomes a long-awaited character from the sci-fi film masterpiece, Star Wars! From Episode IV: A New Hope, the fearsome enforcer of the Empire, Darth Vader, finally makes his appearance! Darth Vader is Emperor Palpatine's Sith apprentice and a commander of the Imperial Army whose name alone sends shivers down the spines of everyone in the galaxy. Although he cannot survive without a special life support system, his mastery of the dark side of the Force makes him a formidable and dangerous individual. He captures Princess Leia's spaceship in search of the Death Star blueprints stolen by the Rebel Alliance. Realizing that the blueprints were taken by droids, he expands his search to the planet Tatooine. Standing approximately 35 centimeters tall and featuring over 30 points of articulation, this figure perfectly recreates the image of Darth Vader, the symbol of the dark empire. Darth Vader's most distinctive feature, his life support system—his black armor—is meticulously recreated down to the smallest detail, with attention to texture and detail, from the uniquely shaped mask and helmet that intimidates opponents, to the control panel on his chest, the flowing outer cloak, and the black inner suit. To express the texture of the actual armor, top-class painting techniques are used. The system function display on the belt features an LED light-up function that illuminates just like in the film. As a weapon, a lightsaber with an LED light-up function that replicates a slender blade is included! It also has an OFF mode that allows it to be attached to the waist, so you can enjoy various situations. With the abundant interchangeable hand parts, you can recreate some of Darth Vader's most memorable scenes. A welcome addition is the interrogation droid used when Princess Leia stubbornly refused to reveal the location of the Rebel Alliance's secret base. Furthermore, it features a talking gimmick that emits that eerie breathing sound, allowing you to enjoy Darth Vader's charm even more! Beyond its exquisitely crafted and meticulously reproduced design, this item, with its built-in sound gimmick, further enhances the desire to own it, boasting a level of perfection that makes it truly the "definitive edition" among the many Darth Vader-related products. Hot Toys proudly presents this 1/6 scale Star Wars series with pride and love. Keep an eye out for future releases in the lineup!
【Product Specifications】
Manufacturer: Hot Toys
Series Number: MM#279
Scale: 1/6 Scale
Size: Approximately 35 cm tall
Articulation Points: 30
Battery: Battery operated
Packaging: Flip-top closed box
Production Information: Limited production
Distribution Method: General sale
Product Type: High-end 1/6 scale articulated figure
Accessories (Weapons): Lightsaber (ON mode/with light-up function), Lightsaber (OFF mode)
Accessories (Accessories): Interrogation droid, interchangeable hand parts (x7), special display base
Special Features: Light-up function, talking gimmick
Barcode Number: 4897011176383
Production Staff: Painter: Rock Ho, Chief Painter: JC Hong
【Work Introduction】
Star Wars (1977-) A masterpiece of space opera, depicting the war between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance in a galaxy far, far away. Directed by George Lucas, the series consists of six parts, beginning with "Episode IV: A New Hope" (1977), followed by "Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980), and "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" (1983). These three films, Episodes 4, 5, and 6, are known as the original trilogy. In 1999, "Episode I: The Phantom Menace," in 2002, "Episode II: Attack of the Clones," and in 2005, "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith" were released as the prequel trilogy. In 2008, the CG animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" was released as an episode set between "Episode II" and "Episode III." The entire seven-film series grossed approximately $4.2 billion at the box office and has had a profound influence on subsequent science fiction works. Star Wars, the unprecedented entertainment phenomenon that transcended film, saw its first installment of a new trilogy, *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*, released in December 2015 to great acclaim. Furthermore, *Star Wars: The Last Jedi* was released worldwide on December 15, 2017 (Friday). The final chapter, *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*, was released simultaneously in Japan and the US on December 20, 2019 (Friday). starwars.disney.co.jp/