First Look: Darth Vader (Deluxe Version) (RotJ 40th) Figure

Sideshow’s newest UNBOXING VIDEO showcases Hot Toys’ latest Star Wars™ collectible. Ahead of the worldwide release, get a first look at the Darth Vader™ (Deluxe Version) (Return of the Jedi™ 40th Anniversary) Sixth Scale Figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Take a closer look at everything from the Star Wars action figure packaging to the range of articulation and variety of accessories included in this highly anticipated, limited-time release with the unboxing video below.

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Unboxing the Figure

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Sideshow and Hot Toys are excited to present a series of collectibles based on this iconic film — starting with the new Darth Vader Sixth Scale Figure!

The highly accurate Star Wars collectible features a meticulously crafted Darth Vader helmet with complex interior mechanical detail, a stunning likeness of Anakin Skywalker, highly detailed armor and skillfully tailored body suit, LED light-up chest panel and belt, an LED light-up lightsaber, and a themed figure base!

The Deluxe Version of this Darth Vader collectible exclusively includes an interchangeable light-up helmeted head inspired by Darth Vader shocked by Force lightning, a staircase diorama base, and figure base arms for additional display options!

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Darth Vader, Return of the Jedi

“Just once, let me look on you with my own eyes.” – Anakin Skywalker

Once the heroic Jedi Knight named Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force. Forever scarred by his defeat on Mustafar, Vader was transformed into a cybernetically enhanced Sith Lord. He remained in service of Emperor Palpatine for decades, enforcing his Master’s will and seeking to crush the Rebel Alliance and other detractors. But there was still good in him…

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What’s in the Box?

The Darth Vader (Deluxe Version) (Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Collection) Sixth Scale Figure features:

• Authentic and detailed likeness of Darth Vader in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
• One (1) translucent black-colored helmeted head (power operated)**
• One (1) newly developed headsculpt with sculpted scars and separate rolling eyeballs
• One (1) newly crafted helmet with detachable outer helmet
• Specialized body with over 30 points of articulation
• Approximately 35 cm tall
• Twelve (12) pieces of newly crafted interchangeable gloved hands including:
  • One (1) pair of relaxed hands
  • One (1) pair of lightsaber-holding hands
  • One (1) pair of hands for holding belt boxes
  • One (1) pair of Force-using right hand
  • Two (2) pieces of gesture hands
  • One (1) right hand without palm
  • One (1) left fist
• Special package design with Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary logo

Costume:

• One (1) Darth Vader armor and suit
• One (1) black cape
• One (1) newly crafted chest panel with LED light-up function (red light, power operated)
• One (1) system function belt with LED light-up function (white light, power operated)
• One (1) pair of calf armors
• One (1) pair of black boots

Weapons: 

• One (1) LED-lighted red lightsaber (red light, power operated)
• One (1) lightsaber hilt
• One (1) red-colored lightsaber blade in motion (attachable to the hilt)

Accessory:

• Specially designed staircase diorama base**
• LED-lighted circular figure base (power operated) with Star Wars logo and character nameplate
• Two (2) figure base arms (attachable to circular figure base) **
• One (1) lightning effect accessory**

*Light-up function operated using USB power

*USB connecting cable is not included for collectible, USB-C cable is required

**Exclusive to Deluxe Version

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Companion Pieces

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