Omar's Collection Spotlight #2: Celebration III Darth Vader

Continuing my feature showcasing various items in my collection, this edition focuses on my Celebration III Darth Vader. Released as an exclusive only available at Star Wars Celebration III in Indianapolis, Indiana to mark the upcoming release of the final installment in the Star Wars saga, I was fortunate to come across one at a fairly reasonable price on eBay. (Which is also where I purchased some of my harder to find figures!) The packaging somewhat follows the standard packaging for the Episode III: Revenge of the Sith figures, with a few variations. It is a bigger shell, to accomidate for the figures bulkier size. Vader himself is set in a classic pose from Episode IV: A New Hope during his duel with Obi Wan Kenobi. But the real draw of this figures, the reason why it is so sought after, is the fact that it talks. The figures base, which contains the classic Imperial symbol, the Star Wars logo, and the words "Celebration III" at Vader's feet, contains a chip and speaker which, when activated by the button on the bottom front of the base, plays one of 5 different Vader clips, newly recorded by Mr. James Earl Jones himself: 1). Classic Vader breathing, 2). "The Dark Side of the Force is Strong with You", 3). "Welcome to Star Wars Celebration III. Never Will You Find a More Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy", 4). "Your Journey Towards the Dark Side is Now Complete", 5). "Prepare to Experience the Revenge of the Sith. It is Your Destiny". Limited to only 50,000 pieces, this item is truly a collectible, and a very welcome addition to my Star Wars collection. Any real Star Wars fan would do well in investing in one. I give this one an 8 of 10. Up Next: Black Man's Purple Love Stick...Gay Porno, or part of my "private collection"? (Or perhaps both! You decide!) Stay Tuned...