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Darth Vader

Darth Vader

  • Franchise: Star Wars
  • Collection: Vintage (Figures)
  • Manufacturer: Kenner
  • Year Released: 1977
  • Size: 10 cm / 3.75 in

Accessories

Darth Vader, from "Star Wars - Vintage (Figures)" collection, includes the following accessories:

  • Light Saber
  • Tunic

Curiosities about the toy and variants

Darth Vader is one of the first 12 figures in the "Star Wars" (vintage) action figure collection created by the toy company KENNER. These early figures were reissued several times over the years; the first editions from 1977 feature a print of the first 12 figures on the back of the box, Today, these are known as "12-backs" and are the most sought-after by collectors.

This line of figures was launched in several countries and distributed by different toy companies, so the packaging can be found in various languages and featuring the logos of different toy companies.

Character

Darth Vader, originally Anakin Skywalker, is a key character in Star Wars. He began as a promising Jedi, but fell to the Dark Side out of fear of losing his loved ones. He became the iconic Sith villain in his black armor and with his distinctive breathing.

Throughout the saga, he rediscovers his humanity and redeems his actions by sacrificing himself to save his son Luke Skywalker and destroy Emperor Palpatine, thereby restoring balance to the Force. His story is a central narrative of the franchise.

Over the years, Darth Vader has become one of the most famous and beloved villains in history.

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