Star Wars Darth Vader Tie Fighter Damaged Edition Signature Series (Code 3, 2005)....

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Star Wars Darth Vader Tie Fighter Damaged Edition Signature Series (Code 3, 2005). The Star Wars Darth Vader Tie Fighter Damaged Edition Signature Series by Code 3, released in 2005, is a highly detailed 1:38 scale die-cast replica, meticulously crafted to capture the battle-worn appearance of the Sith Lord's personal starfighter. Limited to only 500 pieces, this exclusive collectible is numbered 316/500 and features a signature plaque autographed by James Earl Jones, the legendary voice of Darth Vader. Constructed from die-cast metal, the model weighs 25 pounds and measures approximately 12 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 7 inches high. The removable panels reveal an intricately designed internal structure, exposing hyperdrive systems, targeting controls, and engine components, while a miniature Darth Vader pilot figure is seated inside the detailed cockpit. Custom weathering effects enhance the realism, showcasing battle damage, exhaust burns, and laser impact marks, reflecting the fighter's damage sustained during the Battle of Yavin.

The display base is sculpted to resemble the Death Star's surface, serving as an authentic backdrop, while a specialized magnetic tool allows collectors to remove panels for a closer look at the meticulously crafted interior. Faithfully replicating the twin solar arrays, angular wings, and elongated rear engine of Vader's Tie Advanced X1, this model emphasizes its protective shielding and hyperdrive capabilities, distinguishing it from standard Tie Fighters. The set includes a custom display stand, certificate of authenticity, collector's patch, and protective foam inserts for secure transport and storage. This iconic die-cast replica comes in its original art box packaging, which exhibits handling wear along the edges and corners, corner bends, creasing and stressing along the front panel's top edge line, dents in the front lower right corner, and visible scratching and scuffing throughout. Code 3's precise craftsmanship and screen-accurate detailing ensure that this battle-damaged edition of Vader's Tie Fighter remains a stunning representation of the Dark Lord's relentless pursuit of the Rebel Alliance.

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