Researched
Blokees Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Champion Class 01 Darth Vader
A 90-piece Darth Vader with a soft rubber cape, eight hands and a display stand.
Blokees Star Wars Champion Class · 7 releases compared$19.99 at Blokees · Price checked Oct 6
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 14+
- 90 pieces
- 1 build
- 6.06 in tall
- Small parts
- Model kits
WARNING! Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
More info
- Pieces: 90
- Height: About 6.06 in
- Included: 8 hands, lightsaber with blade effects, stand
- Cape: Soft rubber
- Box size: 5.91 x 9.84 x 3.54 in
- Age (Blokees): 14+
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Original trilogy Star Wars fans
- A short first build at $19.99
- A Vader that comes with its own stand
Skip it if
- You want a large Vader; one owner wished it were taller
- You want many owner reviews first
- The builder is under 14
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Soft rubber cape
- Lightsaber with blade effects and eight hands
- Display stand with a foot connector
Keep in mind
- Only three owner reviews so far
- Blokees gives no joint count for Vader
- One owner wishes it were taller
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 3 positive
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Says the snap-fit assembly felt clean and simple, with no glue, tools or paint needed.
Found the chest panel and helmet detail cleaner than expected.
Calls it a great kit but wishes Vader were a little taller.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Blokees. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Champion Class 01 Darth Vader
- 02 Blokees. Customer reviews: Darth Vader (Okendo)
- 03 The Toy Book. Blokees Launches Star Wars Model Kits at Disney Toy Expo
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewBlokees Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Champion Class 01 Darth Vader
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Blokees Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Champion Class 08 Anakin Skywalker
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Blokees Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Champion Class 05 Din Djarin & Grogu
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 | $27.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 14+ |
| Category | Model kits | Model kits | Model kits |
| Pieces | 90 | 121 | 121 |
| Height | 6.06 in | 6.06 in | – |
| Good for | Star Wars fans who want a quick Vader build | Prequel fans who want Anakin with a stand | Mandalorian fans who want Din and Grogu together |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
