The Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Darth Vader S.H.Figuarts captures the Dark Lord with a presence that belies its compact 155 mm form. The helmet is sculpted to a gleaming, reflective black with precise eye slots and a finely defined breathing mask; armor panels show subtle panel lines and gentle weathering that suggest age and battle wear. A flowing cape adds drama as it drapes from broad shoulders, while the chest plate and belt are painted with metallic accents to evoke the iconic suit. The figure employs highly articulated joints that hide within the silhouette, enabling natural poses from calm contemplation to dynamic duels. Included accessories typically comprise a red-bladed lightsaber and interchangeable hands, allowing dramatic combat stances and calm, reverent displays. The overall finish balances glossy contrasts with matte surfaces for a museum-quality display.

Darth Vader—also known as Anakin Skywalker before his fall to the dark side—remains the Empire's most feared enforcer through most of Return of the Jedi. In this film, he relentlessly pursues the Rebel Alliance and his son, Luke Skywalker, as the Death Star threat looms. Yet beneath the iron mask lies a conflicted soul torn between loyalty to the Emperor and the faint stirrings of the Jedi light he once knew. Vader’s arc culminates in a pivotal moment of redemption: he weighs his allegiance against the love of his family and performs a decisive act to save Luke, triggering the fall of the Emperor and the return of Anakin. His legacy is a complex blend of tyranny, protection, and ultimate sacrifice, cementing his role as one of cinema’s most enduring anti-heroes.