As soon as it happened in the Obi-Wan series, it was only a matter of time until we got a Star Wars action figure recreating the scene in miniature. You know the moment we're talking about - the one where Darth Vader's mask is sheared away to reveal a broken Anakin Skywalker underneath. It's both haunting and instantly iconic, and now, it's finally getting its own toy.
Dubbed 'Darth Vader (Duel's End)', this Star Wars action figure is part of The Black Series line. That means it stands at six inches tall, has lots of articulation of posing, and is crammed with an absurd level of detail including a photo-realistic face sculpt using special digital technology modelled on Hayden Christensen as he appeared in costume. To be honest, it's uncanny.
We've got more details below, but this figure will be available to pre-order exclusively from Target on July 14 at 9am ET. (In the meantime, you can see all of the other Star Wars action figures Target has here.)
This wasn't the only Star Wars action figure that was revealed, though; we're also getting Commander Appo from Obi-Wan Kenobi, a clone trooper who led the attack on the Jedi temple alongside Anakin. Like Duel's End Vader, this one lands exclusively at Target on July 14. While it may not be jostling for a spot on our list of the best Star Wars gifts like Vader, it's still pretty awesome nonetheless.
The Black Series Darth Vader (Duel's End)
Based on the final part of Obi-Wan and Vader's fight in the series, this Star Wars action figure has a gash cut through that iconic helmet to reveal Anakin underneath. There's extensive battle-damage paintwork as a result (with seared, buckled metal) to go with the usual cloth cape and tunic we've come to expect. Naturally, Vader's lightsaber is included as an accessory here as well.
It's not available yet, but you'll be able to pre-order it exclusively from Target on July 14.
The Black Series Commander Appo
This one is more of a deep cut because Appo isn't as big a character within the saga, but he actually goes way back (alongside appearances throughout the Clone Wars animated series where he took part in the Pong Krell storyline, he was the guy who threatened Bail Organa during Order 66 in Revenge of the Sith). This version is based on the character's appearance in Obi-Wan Kenobi, where his 501st armor is a slightly paler shade of blue.
You can pre-order this figure up exclusively from Target on July 14 at 9am ET.
For more from a galaxy far, far away, check out the best Lego Star Wars sets (which are some of the best Lego sets overall, to be honest) or these Star Wars board games.
