| Darth Vader 4-up Hardcopy Paintmaster (258-003) | |
| Showcased here is a painted Darth Vader 4-up.
This beckoning pose is designated by the number 258-003. The first three digits represent the
Bespin Gantry playset,
while the last three indicate the particular character/pose. A 1:1 gold micro was included in the pictures
to give a sense of the immense size of the 4-up paintmaster compared
to the production toy's size.
Above we see a rear view of the painted 4-up.
The image above highlights the extensive pre-production series Jeff assembled for this Darth Vader Micro Collection figure. The already impressive run gains additional meaning in Jeff's collection, since he actively collects prototypes related to the Bespin Gantry playset. The following prototypes make up the pre-production grouping:
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| Description by: | Michael G. Mensinger |
| Photo: | Jeff Correll |
| From the collection of: | Jeff Correll |
| Country: | United States |
| Film: | Empire Strikes Back |
| Licensee: | Kenner |
| Year: | 1980 |
| Category: | Prototypes / Micro Collection |
