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Hot Toys celebrates 40 years of Star Wars with Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader collectible set

August 10, 2017 by Amie Cranswick

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, Hot Toys has revealed its upcoming Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader sixth scale collectible set from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope; take a look at the official promotional images here…

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In addition to the collectible set, a Grand Moff Tarkin figure is also available, based on the likeness of Peter Cushing as the Death Star Commander; take a look below…

 

In celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars, Hot Toys is pleased to introduce the special 1/6th scale collectible figures of Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope!

Meticulously created based on the appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, the figure features a newly developed head sculpt with phenomenal likeness, a finely tailored Imperial uniform, Grand Moff Tarkin’s high back chair, and a specially designed Death Star themed figure base.

The new Darth Vader 1/6th scale collectible figure is specially crafted on the appearance of the Sith Lord in the film featuring newly redesigned gloves, a sophisticatedly-crafted Darth Vader armor and helmet, skillfully tailored suit, LED-lighted lightsaber, an Interrogator Droid, and a specially designed Death Star themed figure base.

Originally published August 10, 2017. Updated January 23, 2020.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Darth Vader, Hot Toys, Peter Cushing, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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