Hasbro - Star Wars The Black Series 40th Anniversary Darth Vader - Multi

I was skeptic at first about the quality of this figure but after opening the box i was pleasntly surprised by the quality of not just the figure but the whole package. The stand, which i thought was going to just be made of cardboard, was the deciding factor on whether or not to return it or keep it for me. The pegs on the base of it were a nice touch and definitely make the collector in you want to just go out and buy the rest of the set. I have yet to open the gorgeous cardbacked Darth Vader figure for fear of destroying it. The throwback design and the placement of the Kenner logo make this a must have for anyone, even for those who weren't around when Kenner was around. The figure itself, I found out after some research, was designed from an entirely new sculpt and does not borrow any pieces or paint from the other Black Series Vader figures. If you're reluctant because of the price, don't be. I myself will eventually get another to open and display next to my unopened one. This will possibly be the best of the Black Series figures and it is the only one I personally own due to its quality.

A lot of older collectors scoff at the 6" line of Star Wars figures. And though I agree with them on some parts (and still prefer the classic-sized figure), the 40th Anniversary collection of reproductions of the old Kenner card-backs are astonishingly cool! From someone who had the originals as a kid, this is a perfect collectors' item that reproduces the Early Bird pack from Christmas, 1977. It comes with an incredible Darth Vader figure (wow), and a display stand for the 12 original figures. They all fit the display, btw. The stand is a bit flimsy, and I found the price to be a tad high overall, but it's the nostalgic member-berries working their magic, releasing my childhood from its adult prison. This was indeed a fun spring/summer project collecting these figures, harking back to a time when my imagination still worked.

The product packaging was in excellent condition. There was an inventory sticker on it, but it peeled off easily and without damaging the box. The box was larger than I expected. It's about the size of a small board game. It's tough to spend this much $$ on a toy, but it is marked 40th Anniversary which does make it collectible. I'm not opening the box, so anyone who may have questions about the content may want to ask someone else. All I can say is the box is fairly big and it was in excellent condition.

It's a little pricey to spend on one figure and a collectible stand, but that is where the nostalgia kicks in. I didn't grow up in '77-'83, but Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood, and seeing this set made me smile! Everything about it recreates the nostalgia from the Kenner Early Bird set. I do wish the stand was made of a stronger material since you are paying a good amount for the set. The new Darth Vader is the high point for me in this package! He has a new sculpt that puts the older Black Series Darth Vader to shame! This is one fantastic figure!! THE 6" Darth Vader to own!

I am a huge fan of Star Wars and was very excited to see this item available at Best Buy. I have been looking for this for awhile and it was a great pick up. It recreates the nostalgia of the early bird pack from 1977 and any Star Wars fan would want this. However, I was less excited when I picked it up from the local store and there was a pick up sticker affixed to the box. It would not have been hard to place it on the plastic window so as to avoid potentially damaging the box.

I was able to order this 40th anniversary Vader online and have it shipped to my local BB store. I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived in good condition! There was a red sticker on the outer packaging that easily came off with a little patience. Thus, the package still looks reasonably good without any significant creases or defects. The figure itself is decent-looking. It's certainly not the best Vader I've seen, but considering it's Kenner and a very reasonable price, you can't go wrong.

By far the best Episode 4 Darth Vader figure available The cardboard has a very nostalgic look and the cardboard insert stand is a replica of the old "12 back" 1978 original action figure cards. Absolutely love it. I took one star off because the box was a little scuffed...which may discourage collectors. Fast shipping and it was well packed...guessing it was over-stacked somewhere. Not in horrible shape, just a little indent and scraping on the top front of the package.

I planned on displaying this in the packaging. The box is heavily damaged, and there is a large sticker right on the front. I should have known better to buy collectible toys from a big box electronics store. Lesson learned. If you don't care about a damaged box, then go ahead. Otherwise get it somewhere else.