This Darth Vader figure is impressive, most impressive

I find your lack of Star Wars toys…disturbing. 2015 is pretty much 1999 all over again, although hopefully minus the annoying KFC ads and Jar Jar Binks. Star Wars returns with a vengeance as The Force Awakens, but you can bet that something else is going to rise up as well: MOICHENDISING! And if I’m going to throw some Republic credits down, it’ll most likely be for a collectible of epic scale.

Which is what the latest Darth Vader figure looks like to me. Seriously, this doesn’t even like a figure, it looks like the man himself in action:

The only thing missing here is a piece of wood/Hayden Christensen’s acting. It’s going to be pricy however. You’ll be ponying up $300 for this figure, which is most likely money that you need for a new year’s resolution/gym contract. Here’s what’s in the box for this figure according to Sideshow:

• Authentic and detailed likeness of Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
• Body with over 30 points of articulation
• Approximately 35 cm tall
• Built-in sound effect function playing Darth Vader’s iconic breathing sound
• Nine (9) pieces of interchangeable gloved palms including:
  – One (1) pair of fists
  – One (1) pair of open palms
  – One (1) pair of palms for holding lightsaber
  – One (1) pair of posing palms
  – One (1) Force choking right palm

Costume:

• One (1) specially crafted Darth Vader armor and suit
• One (1) black cape
• One (1) system function belt with LED light-up function (white light, battery operated)
• One (1) pair of black boots

Weapons:

• One (1) LED-lighted red lightsaber (white light, battery operated)
• One (1) lightsaber hilt

Accessories:

• One (1) Interrogator Droid
• Specially designed figure stand with Darth Vader nameplate and movie logo

The Force is strong with this figure. The Force however, is incredibly weak with my bank account.

Last Updated: January 5, 2015