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EAN num: 9780811822190
ISBN number: 0811822192
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Page Count: 95
Printing Date: 1998
Publishing house: Chronicle Books
Sale Popularity Level: 3428068
Studio: Chronicle Books
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Amazon.com Review:
'The Force is strong in this one.'
Anakin Skywalker, otherwise known as Darth Vader, is arguably the central character in George Lucas's Star Wars story arc. His rise to Jedi power, descent into the temptations of the dark side of the Force, and ultimate redemption by his son Luke make for a fantastic modern myth, science fiction style.
This book and action figure set is a must-have for serious collectors--it's big and beautifully packaged in a pyramidal box. The 12' Anakin Skywalker action figure represents him as he appeared at the end of Return of the Jedi, when his spirit form stood alongside fellow departed Jedi masters Obi Wan Kenobi and Yoda. The illustrated book is a delightful tour of the part of Darth Vader's story that appeared in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. (The information about young Anakin is gleaned from Lucas's early story concepts rather than the new movies.) An extensive catalog of Vader collectibles completes the package.
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First, be warned. The official Amazon Editorial has it right: the story within doesn't have much to say about the Anakin Skywalker we now know from Episodes I and II. The book, co-authored by Lucasfilm exec and author of the Star Wars Encyclopedia Stephen J. Sansweet, was published several months before The Phantom Menace's release and "the early years" of Anakin's life are based on early story concepts, not from the outlines or scripts to the sequels.
That having been said, readers will come to understand that the central figure of the six-movie Star Wars saga is really Darth Vader, and that he is really George Lucas' favorite character. The fiction and non-fiction look at this tragic hero-turned-villain is insightful and very comprehensive, especially in the chapter that chronicles Darth Vader during the time span covered by the Classic Trilogy.
Like the other books in the Masterpiece Edition series, the cover price is pretty high, but I found this edition on the discount bin at Waldenbooks. It was the only one left and the cover had a tear, but that was the box cover and not the book.
The large figure of Anakin Skywalker (as seen in Return of the Jedi but in non-ghostly form) is really beautifully rendered, although it does not have a lightsaber (the small figure -- which is NOT included -- paradoxically does).
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All the reviews saying this is way overpriced should think again. Just how much did all the original Star Wars toys cost when the very first three films were released by George Lucas? And now they're all collector's Items and go for hundreds of DDuetschmarks in collectors auctions. So these people should stop whining and be grateful for the great things George Lucas is releasing to allow us to interact with his huge Star Wars Universe more. I think this producta llowes us much greater interactivity, as we can touch and get our hands around George Lucas's "Anakin" and watch it turn into his "Darth Vader" as we touch and read. It helps if you read the book while holding it, then the transformation is much more pronounced, until George Lucas's dreaded huge trembling "Lord Vader" can be seen and experienced first-hand. This product allows us to do this in our own homes any time we like, never before have we been allowed to see George Lucas's dark side so intimately! A great buy for any true Star Wars fan, you'll never get tired of taking George's "Anakin" out and playing with him! MYTFBWY! (May the force be with you!)
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The Book itself was very good even though I would of liked to of seen some stuff from before Anakin became Darth Vader but I guess that is being saved for the new movies. I thought that this product was DEFINATLY not worth the money you pay for it. It was very, very, very expensive for a figure and a book that had words on only half the page and not very good pictures. It's a nice collectible...but definatly not worth the money. And I agree with other reviewers...where's the lightsaber?
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His belt has a hook for a lightsaber, and his hand is curved to hold a lightsaber, but he doesn't come with one! Since that lightsaber was the coolest one I've ever seen, I really wanted Anakin to be holding it or at least wearing the handle on his belt. But...sigh...
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I think this is a good book and is cool because you get a Anakin Skywalker with it.I think everyone should have this.
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