Darth Vader
Action Figure
1996 (manufactured)
1996 (manufactured)
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George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first one, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the mechandising that was produced along side the film. The films captured the public's imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers.
This toy figure is of the character Darth Vader. In the original trilogy he was played by the actor David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones. Darth Vader represents the dark side in the film. This toy was produced under the Kenner trademark by Hasbro in 1996 as part of the series known as the Power of the Force Range 2.
This toy figure is of the character Darth Vader. In the original trilogy he was played by the actor David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones. Darth Vader represents the dark side in the film. This toy was produced under the Kenner trademark by Hasbro in 1996 as part of the series known as the Power of the Force Range 2.
Object details
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| Title | Darth Vader (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Card and plastic |
| Brief description | Darth Vader toy figure in a blister pack from Star Wars, part of the 'Power of the Force' line made by Kenner in Mexico in 1996. |
| Physical description | The packaging is a printed card with a clear plastic mould to hold the figure in place. The card has a notch taken out the top to allow it to hang on a peg at the retailers. There is a image of the character Darth Vader in the top left corner and the Star Wars logo on the top right. In the bottom left corner is a image of the character Darth Vader from the film. The back of the packet shows other examples of characters you can collect. The figure of Darth Vader is dressed in his full costume and includes a cloak and lightsaber. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Star Wars
La Guerra De Las Galaxias
La Guerre des Etoiles |
| Credit line | Given by Hasbro UK |
| Production | Kenner was brought by Hasbro in 1991. This re-released range of Star War toys were known as Power of the Force 2. |
| Summary | George Lucas's six Star War films were released between 1977 and 2005. The first one, Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) became the most successful film in history and grossed over $290 million. It was not only the film that became a success but also the mechandising that was produced along side the film. The films captured the public's imagination and paved the way for the merchandising that accompanies many films today. A whole host of toy figures, spacecrafts and vehicles were available, as well as costumes, stationery, bedroom accessories and slippers. This toy figure is of the character Darth Vader. In the original trilogy he was played by the actor David Prowse and voiced by James Earl Jones. Darth Vader represents the dark side in the film. This toy was produced under the Kenner trademark by Hasbro in 1996 as part of the series known as the Power of the Force Range 2. |
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| Accession number | B.233-2009 |
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| Record created | October 19, 2009 |
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