Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back VHS 1984 - CGC Home Video 9.8 and Seal A++, Slipcase, Horizontal Overlap Seal, Rear White H...

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back VHS 1984 - CGC Home Video 9.8 and Seal A++, Slipcase, Horizontal Overlap Seal, Rear White Horizontal CBS Fox Video Watermarks, CBS/Fox Video. In The Empire Strikes Back, the epic saga continues as the Rebel Alliance faces their greatest challenge yet. As Luke Skywalker trains under the guidance of Jedi Master Yoda, the ruthless Darth Vader relentlessly hunts them down. This iconic film captivated audiences with its stunning visuals, unforgettable characters, and the shocking revelation that Darth Vader is Luke's father, forever solidifying its place in pop culture and leaving an indelible mark on the Star Wars franchise. The Empire Strikes Back has had a profound cultural impact, cementing itself as one of the greatest sequels in film history. Its darker tone and complex character development defied traditional expectations for a space opera, pushing the boundaries of storytelling and setting a new standard for blockbuster filmmaking. The film's shocking plot twist became an iconic moment, permanently ingrained in popular culture and forever changing the landscape of cinematic storytelling.

This rare factory sealed VHS variant of The Empire Strikes Back comes from the first release of the trilogy from 1988, as denoted by the small silver circle sticker affixed to the rear of the box under the shrink wrap. This set was complete save for the original outer shrink wrap. The other two films from this trilogy box set are also available in this sale. This copy of The Empire Strikes Back has received a grade of 9.8 by CGC Home Video, with a perfect Seal grade of A++!

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