Star WarsDay (May 4) is just a couple of days away. There are so many ways companies like Disney are celebrating this year. This includes theatrical re-releases of all the films, newFunko Poplines, various toys, and acosplay collection. Now Home Depot is strong with the force as they just unveiled theirDarth Vader life-size decoration.
The villainous piecestandsat a menacing seven-feet tall, is animated with soundbites and lifelike animatronic movements, has built-in LED lights and comes with the Sith Lord’s iconic red lightsaber. The decoration even featuresholiday-themedaccessories for Halloween and Christmas. This includes a Death Star Jack-O-lantern, a candy cane lightsaber, and a Death Star ornament. He might want to take over the galaxy, but evenDarth Vaderis filled with holiday spirit.
Darth Vader Remains an Icon
Even if you’ve never seen aStar Warsfilm before, you know the name Darth Vader and the iconic twist that’s associated with his character. Since 1977, the villain has appeared in seven mainline films. Eight if you includeJames Earl Jones’ voice cameo inEpisode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. However, the character has transcended the medium, starring in numerous video games, comics, and TV shows. Most recently, Darth Vader appeared in the Disney+ seriesObi-Wan KenobiandAhsoka.
Hayden Christensenreprised the role in both shows as Vader’s younger half Anakin Skywalker and his older darkside corrupted self, whileJones voiced Vader for the final time in Obi-Wan. The shows have spent a considerable amount of time fleshing out the era between the prequels and the original trilogy. The tragedy of Anakin has only benefited from that, as we saw his former Padawan Ahsoka get some much-needed closure with the villain and Obi-Wan come face-to-face with the mistakes of his past. There have been many belovedStar Warsfoes since Darth Vader, but none have captured his haunting screen presents or emotionally rich arc. It’s anyone’s guess where the character will show up next. Yet, one thing is for sure, theStar Warsuniverse hasn’t seen the last of Darth Vader.
The entireStar Warsfilm and TV universe is currently streaming onDisney+. However, if you’re itching to see the franchise on the big screen again,Episode I - The Phantom Menaceis returning to theaters starting May 3 for its 25th anniversary. This is alongside aSkywalker Saga movie marathonforStar WarsDay. When it comes to Home Depot’s life-size Darth Vader,the stunning decoration will go up for sale early on Saturday, May 4, for $299 on theirwebsite. That’s a lot cheaper than similar life-size pieces from other companies. Check out the figure below:
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
A farm boy from a desert planet becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. Guided by a former Jedi Knight and alongside a rebellious princess, a smuggler, and his co-pilot, he embarks on a mission to destroy the Death Star, a massive space station capable of annihilating entire planets. As he learns about the mystical Force, he discovers his destiny and the true strength within himself.
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