Star Wars ROTJ Darth Vader 77-Back B MIM AFA 80+ ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Kenner, 1983)....

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Star Wars ROTJ Darth Vader 77-Back B MIM AFA 80+ ** POP 1, Highest Grade ** (Kenner, 1983). By the time Return of the Jedi hit theaters in 1983, Darth Vader was firmly entrenched as one of cinema's greatest villains, and Kenner continued to keep him on store pegs across multiple cardback variations. This example comes from the 77-Back B card, Made in Mexico (MIM) at the Lili Ledy factory, a late-production run prized by variant collectors. These Mexican-produced figures are far scarcer than their Hong Kong counterparts, with unique packaging traits that set them apart as a specialized subset within the broader Kenner line. Graded AFA 80+ NM with subgrades of C80 B85 F85, this figure holds a special distinction of POP 1, with the highest Grade for this specific variation. The combination of strong bubble and figure scores with balanced card condition makes this the top-recorded example of the Vader 77-Back B MIM release in the AFA census. As the face of the Empire and one of the most enduring icons in the Star Wars galaxy, Darth Vader remains the cornerstone of any collection. For variant hunters and high-grade collectors alike, this Made in Mexico 77-Back B offers a chance to secure not just the Dark Lord of the Sith, but the very best-known example of this elusive ROTJ release.

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