Star Wars - Darth Vader - Sith Apprentice

Series	Star Wars
Title	Darth Vader - Sith Apprentice
Release Date	June 1905
Manufacturer	Sideshow
Suggested Price (USD)	49.90
Sculpted by	Andy Bergholtz
Scale	1/6
Height (cm)	12 inches
No.  of Parts	1 figure + 7 parts + 1 doll stand
My Rating	Very Good

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This figure is the San Diego Comic-Con 2006 version of Anakin Skywalker produce by Sideshow. Originally an exclusive release for the Comic-Con attendee and another separate batch to be purchase online for "Non-Attendee". This figure is limited to 6000 copies only.

This figure bought at Berjaya Timesquare.

Packaging
The 12-inch Darth Vader - Sith Apprentice figure includes:

• Authentic likeness of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker from Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, with Sith eyes!
• Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
• Authentic costume including undershirt, jerkin, pants, and boots.
• Accessories include:
  • Hooded cloak
  • Detailed belt w/ lightsaber hook, opening pouches
  • All-new Lava Droid Base
  • Jedi Food Capsules
  • Jedi Aqua Breather
  • Jedi Holoprojector
  • Jedi Comlink
  • Lightsaber hilt
  • Lightsaber hilt w/ ignited blade
• Interchangeable right arms, including:
  • Arm with robotic hand and forearm
  • Arm with gloved hand and forearm
• Interchangeable hands, including:
  • Force Wield left hand
  • Saber grip left hand

Front Box Art	Rear Box Art

Contents

Outfit
No complain on the outfit. Unlike Mace Windu and Han Solo, I notice that the tailor work on this figure is much better. Moreover, I do not need to re-dress this figure as it is package correctly out-of-the-box. Also note that this figure has joints that are twice as strong comparing to my 2 other Star Wars figures.

Action Pose
The figure comes with 30+ articulations and his clothing do not restrict much of the possible movement. I really have no complain here.

This is not the cheapo Star Wars stand but a special doll stand to replicate the droid platform where Anakin and Obi-Wan duel at Planet Mustafar.	Form V lightsaber technique use by Anakin Skywalker inherits some of Form IV acrobatic skill. Nay, it's BS. I am merely trying to demo the articulations. :-P

Yes, Emperor. I submit to thee. Do not belittle this pose. Most earlier 12 inch action figures might not be able to do this. This shows that the articulation on this figure is great.	Mechanical hand. Swap with the default glove hand. There are some complain that the glove hand fall off easily but I have no problem with this. I find that the joints for this figure is twice as strong as Han Solo and Mace Windu.

Mechanical hand comes with inner details. Cool.

Light Saber duel. Obi-Wan figure is yet to be released so Mace Windu will stand in. ^_^

The dark Jedi robe for the Darth Vader and comparing to Mace Windu, this robe has a better tailor work. The hood is a little big though and will be perfect if it is a little smaller.

Ohhhh.... Scary. I am grateful that Sideshow make it a point to provide a darker Jedi robe for Anakin.

Face Sculpt
This is an excellent head sculpt where the likeliness is never before seen in any other 12 inch action figures. It is not perfect but I will say it is around 80 to 90% close to the real person.

Hayden Christensen photo as in Star Wars.	This is a repaint version of Sideshow Anakin Skywalker with evil Sith eyes, paler skin and a not so red lips. Both version share the same head sculpting.

Scars at left cheek is faithfully replicated.	Scars at his right eye is faithfully replicated.

Box Art Story
Within the heart of the Republic's favorite son, a growing firestorm is gathering strength. Anakin Skywalker's Jedi idealism has been tarnished by the corrosive effects of the prolonged conflict. The young Knight has seen death and suffered much in the long war. His duel with the would-be Sith assassin Asajj Ventress, and the dismemberment inflicted upon him by Count Dooku, have left him scarred, but his inner wounds are more extensive still. Misgivings and doubt, fueled by fear of loss and by pride, gnaw at Anakin. His secret love and for Senator Amidala and the child she carries fosters a growing resentment of the stark law of the Order, which forbids attachment. The fear of losing those he loves, a seed planted with the death of his mother and nourished by prophetic nightmares, now drives Anakin's actions. And ever in his ear, the soft deceptions of the Supreme Chancellor nourishes the young man's vanity, insidiously wilting his Jedi humility, burning a wedge between him and his dearest friend and mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Is he not the Chosen One, the greatest Jedi to have ever lived? Why then, should he be bound by rules designed to limit his power?

As the war enters its final, dramatic days, the fiery turmoil within Anakin Skywalker burns stronger than ever. Tortured by his dreams of Padme's death, Anakin makes the ultimate choice and submits to Palpatine's insidious overtures, accepting the Chancellor's dominion in exchange for the dark side's power- the power to control his destiny and that of those around him- the power to end the war and remake the galaxy under his will.

The Jedi, those who have sought to limit and control him, now suffer the scorching of Anakin's fiery wrath. No longer a Jedi Knight, but a vengeful Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader leads an army into the Jedi Temple on a mission of murder and destruction, and none- not the brave, nor the mighty, nor the innocent- can withstand his coming. Friendship and loyalty will burn to stoke the fires of rage as the Sith take their revenge and the Empire is born.

Document Date : 2006-09-19

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