Samurai Darth Vader & Stormtrooper Preview – Toy Fair

While visiting the New York Toy Fair, Travis came across these collectibles featuring Star Wars characters Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper, with a Samurai theme from Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA.  These will be available in June and Darth Vader is priced at $89.99, while the Stormtroopers are slightly cheaper at $79.99.

Here are some clear promotional shots of these figures:

Darth Vader Official Description:

The figure will stand at 18cm / 7″ tall. The Samurai Darth Vader includes a Lightsaber hilt, a fully extended Lightsaber, interchangeable hands and features over 15 points of articulation.

An exquisitely rendered figure of Darth Vader portrayed as a Japan feudal era Samurai General. A unique artistic interpretation master crafted by acclaimed artist Takeya Takayuki, this original stylized figure pays homage to the Japan aesthetic and film influences on Star Wars. Tamashii Nations’ Movie Realization brand takes the theme of movies and infuses that concept into high quality figures. And the secret ingredient? All figures have an added pinch of “wa” (Japanese style) that makes for a one and only, completely unique design- from the tip of his sharp lightsaber-turned-katana, to the meticulously sculpted Samurai-esque armor. Look closer at Vader’s helmet and you will even notice the Imperial insignia arranged in elaborate “wa” style. Set includes two interchangeable lightsaber parts and 3 sets of interchangeable hands perfect for posing the Samurai-styled Sith Lord as he manipulates the Force.

Stormtrooper Official Description:

Size: Height approx. 6.75″ (170mm)
Material: PVC, ABS

[Set Contents]
-Main figure
-Optional hand parts x2 types, both sides
-Japanese katana sword set
-Blaster rifle

The Movie Realization series continues with unique Feudal Japan interpretations Star Wars characters. Introducing the “Ashigaru” (foot solider in Japanese) Stormtrooper. In this interpretation, Samurai Vader’s foot soldiers of the empire clad in far-gone Japanese feudal era attire and armament. This exquisite figure has been master crafted by Japan’s top sculpting talent and features hybrid material use for dynamic posing possibilities. Set includes katana and blaster rifle accessories, as well as three sets of interchangeable hand parts.

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