Darth Vader (Two-Piece Helmet, Arm Printing)
sw0758 · Star Wars
Classic Trilogy · 2016
Figure ID
sw0758
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2016
Rarity
Common
Head
Black head piece with standard angry/stern Anakin Skywalker facial expression and glowing white/red eyes underneath the helmet.
Torso
Black torso with detailed chest control box printing featuring red, green, and orange buttons, silver belt detailing, and grey/black robe lines. Includes black arms with detailed arm printing.
Legs
Black legs with intricate silver and grey belt buckle and robe continuation printing matching the torso.
Accessories
Standard black two-piece Darth Vader helmet, black cloth cape, and a red lightsaber with a chrome or translucent red blade.
Color Scheme
Predominantly black with grey, silver, red, green, and orange accent printing.
Printing Details
Highly detailed pad printing on the torso front and back, arms, legs, and helmet, representing a major upgrade in fidelity compared to earlier 2000s Vader iterations.
Variants
Features the notable introduction of the two-piece helmet replacing the older single-piece mold, along with arm printing which differentiates it from earlier 2015/2016 wave variants.
Condition Notes
Prone to light scratching on the shiny black helmet and potential wear on the silver torso/leg printing. Cape fabric can fray if handled roughly.
Estimated Value
10.00 to 18.00 USD used complete, up to 25.00 USD new.
Price (New)
Originally available in sets ranging from 30.00 to 120.00 USD.
Compatible Sets
75150 Vader's TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter (2016), 75251 Darth Vader's Castle (2018)
Character Background
Darth Vader is the iconic primary antagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy, formerly Anakin Skywalker before falling to the dark side of the Force.
Design Notes
Marked the debut of the iconic two-piece helmet design that splits at the neck line, dramatically improving proportions over the classic single-piece mold.
Similar Minifigures
sw0585 (older Vader with one-piece helmet), sw1163 (newer Vader with arm printing and newer face print)
Collectibility
High demand among general Star Wars collectors due to the definitive two-piece helmet redesign and arm printing.
History
Introduced in 2016 as part of a major design refresh for classic Star Wars characters, replacing molds that had been in use since 1999/2002.
Interesting Facts
The two-piece helmet was heavily praised by the fan community for accurately capturing the proportions of Darth Vader from the original trilogy films.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a dedicated Star Wars black baseplate alongside Imperial officers or Stormtroopers, ideally inside a dust-free acrylic case.
Modification Potential
Can be easily combined with newer dual-molded arms or specialized cloth capes for enhanced display accuracy.
Overall Assessment
An essential, highly detailed version of Darth Vader that bridges the gap between classic LEGO Star Wars design and modern high-fidelity minifigure printing.