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Darth Vader action figure
Lucas Film Ltd, 1977, Toy
Darth Vader action figure
Darth Vader action figure
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Item no
20875
Title
Darth Vader action figure
Description
A plastic action figure of Darth Vader. The toy wears a black helmet and mask. The legs and arms are jointed for movement. In the figure's right arm is a slot for a weapon known as a 'Light Saber.' The weapon can be removed from the hand. Originally the toy would have come with a black cloak.
Artist / maker
Lucas Film Ltd
Date
1977
Size
10.5 x 4.2cm
Type
Toy
Location
Museum of Childhood
Accession number
MC463.2001
Darth Vader is the central antagonist in the original Star Wars trilogy and the final prequel, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Darth Vader character is known for his heavy breathing and his foreboding costume. It is said that the Darth Vader costume was inspired by the armour worn by Japanese Samurai warriors.
Other Lucas Film toys can be found on Capital Collections.
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1970s - Five Decades of Toys (1950 - 2000).
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