Darth Vader (Tan Head, Two-Piece Helmet)
sw0585 · Star Wars
The Original Trilogy / Star Wars Rebels · 2014-2015. This specific version debuted in the 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer, representing a major redesign of the character's mask and head printing aesthetics.
Figure ID
sw0585
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2014-2015. This specific version debuted in the 75055 Imperial Star Destroyer, representing a major redesign of the character's mask and head printing aesthetics.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While it appeared in semi-mass-market sets, this specific version was relatively short-lived before being replaced by variations with arm printing or different cape materials.
Head
Light Flesh (Tan) head with scarred Anakin Skywalker face printing, featuring white pupils and detailed life-support scarring on the back. Topped with a two-piece black helmet consisting of a collar/breather base and a removable dome.
Torso
Black torso with detailed life-support system controls (red, green, and blue buttons) on a silver chest plate. Back printing includes belt details. Arms and hands are solid black.
Legs
Black legs with light gray vertical lines representing his pleated robes and silver/gray belt detail on the hip piece. No side-leg or arm printing is present on this specific ID.
Accessories
Includes a black fabric cape (classic spongy material) and a red lightsaber with a chrome or metallic silver hilt. The helmet itself is the primary accessory defining this figure.
Color Scheme
Monochromatic Black with silver, red, and green highlights on the chest panel. The flesh-tone head provides a stark contrast when the helmet is removed.
Printing Details
High quality pad-printing. Includes detailed control panels on the torso and a highly accurate scarred face under the mask. This era saw much finer line work than the 1999-2010 versions.
Variants
Variants include sw0636 (same figure but with 'Star Wars Rebels' branding) and later versions that introduced arm printing (sw0832) or the white-head 'meditation chamber' versions.
Condition Notes
Watch for fraying on the fabric cape edges. The silver printing on the chest panel is prone to scratching. Check for 'neck cracks' on the torso and stress marks on the helmet collar.
Estimated Value
Used: $30 - $45 USD; New: $55 - $75 USD. Value is heavily tied to the condition of the two-piece helmet and the specific light flesh head.
Price (New)
Originally available in Set 75055 ($129.99) and 75093 ($79.99). The price-per-part ratio was standard for the Star Wars license at the time.
Compatible Sets
75055 Imperial Star Destroyer (2014), 75093 Death Star Final Duel (2015), and 75159 Death Star (2016).
Character Background
Darth Vader, formerly Anakin Skywalker, the Sith Lord and primary antagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy. This figure represents his appearance in Episodes V and VI.
Design Notes
Significant because it introduced the two-piece helmet mold, which allows the mask to be removed while leaving the breather apparatus on the head, more accurately reflecting the 'Return of the Jedi' unmasking scene.
Similar Minifigures
sw1162 (Dark Blueish Gray head), sw0930 (Bacta Tank Vader), and sw0011 (Classic 1999 Vader).
Collectibility
High. This is considered the 'definitive' modern Vader for many collectors due to the tan-head color and the superior two-piece helmet mold which has since become the standard.
History
LEGO produced Vader with a one-piece helmet and yellow/white heads for 15 years. This 2014 iteration marked the shift toward high-accuracy cinematic representations.
Interesting Facts
This was the first Vader to feature a Light Flesh head, replacing the stark white 'dead' looking heads used in previous anniversary sets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed in a 75093 throne room scene or a standard UV-protected acrylic case. Use a trans-red brick behind the lightsaber to catch light.
Modification Potential
Highly compatible with official arm-printed pieces from sw0832 or custom printed capes from third-party vendors like Cape Cantina to enhance realism.
Overall Assessment
9/10. An essential figure for any Star Wars collector. It represents a peak transition era where LEGO combined classic playability with high-end collector detail.