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Metal Print : Star Wars villain Darth Vader, leader of the Galactic Empire
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Star Wars villain Darth Vader, leader of the Galactic Empire
Star Wars villain Darth Vader, leader of the Galactic Empire, takes time out to meet youngsters at a toy shop in the Ankerside shopping centre at Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Toymakers are taking advantage of the continuing popularity of the Star Wars characters. Midlands based Palitoy scooped the Toy of the Year Award for record sales of a range of figures and vehicles inspired by the films.
5th April 1983
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Tamworth
England
BPM 8304 3802
Media ID 21789285
© Mirrorpix
Character Fancy Dress Movies Sales Shops Toys 1983 Villain
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the dark side into your home with our stunning Metal Print of Darth Vader, the iconic Star Wars villain and leader of the Galactic Empire. Captured in this unique image from Mirrorpix at Memory Lane Prints, Darth Vader is seen interacting with young fans at a toy shop, adding a personal touch to his menacing presence. Our high-quality Metal Prints showcase vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring that this timeless moment is displayed in all its glory. Elevate your decor and embrace the Force with this eye-catching addition to your space.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from 1983, we see the iconic Star Wars villain Darth Vader taking a break from his galactic conquests to meet some enthusiastic youngsters at a toy shop in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The Ankerside shopping centre provided the perfect backdrop for this memorable encounter between children and one of cinema's most notorious characters. Toymakers cleverly capitalized on the enduring popularity of Star Wars by creating an array of figures and vehicles inspired by the films. Midlands based Palitoy, in particular, achieved great success with their range of toys and even won the prestigious Toy of the Year Award due to their record-breaking sales. This snapshot captures not only the excitement that surrounded these beloved movies but also showcases how they transcended generations. Children dressed up as their favorite characters while eagerly browsing through shelves filled with Star Wars merchandise. It is a testament to the lasting impact that these films had on popular culture during the 1980s. The image serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when imagination soared alongside spaceships and lightsabers. Whether it was battling against or joining forces with Darth Vader, every child who visited that toy shop experienced a moment where fantasy merged seamlessly with reality. As we look back on this photograph today, it serves as a time capsule capturing both joyous childhood memories and our collective fascination with cinematic legends like Darth Vader.
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