I am selling an original 1983 Star Wars (Return of the Jedi) Imperial Royal Guard action figure in excellent condition. The Royal Guards were the personal protectors of Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars. First formed as the Red Guard for the Republic Senate after Palpatine claimed rumors of corruption in the Senate. They later became the Emperor’s personal guard.
They were handpicked from among the best stormtroopers, and underwent rigorous and grueling training. To keep in fighting form, some were always rotated out on combat missions, so some survived the destruction of the second Death Star. These remaining Guards were chronicled in the graphic novel series Crimson Empire, where they fought for supremacy. They also came back together to protect the clone Emperor in Dark Empire, but one of their own had sabotaged the Emperor’s clones so he would not live long.
The Royal Guard looked to one of the real bad asses of the Imperial troops. The red helmet with the “I won’t take any s---t from you” stare. The robed standing-at-attention stance. Too bad during the movie, they didn't do much except for looking cool .
The figure was released after Return of the Jedi .The red cloth robe was attached at the base of the helmet, with a slit for one arm to come out. Neither the robe nor the cape could be removed – except by wrecking the figure.
Why should you own this figure? Five reasons:
1. Despite their movie inaction, it still looks bad ass.
2. Great red figure for ex-Soviet lovers.
3. Goes great with an Imperial Shuttle.
4. Create a scene where the Guards actually do something, like Grevious’ robot guards in Revenge of the Sith.
5. Way cooler than an Ewok action figure.
Offer Price: B$30
They were handpicked from among the best stormtroopers, and underwent rigorous and grueling training. To keep in fighting form, some were always rotated out on combat missions, so some survived the destruction of the second Death Star. These remaining Guards were chronicled in the graphic novel series Crimson Empire, where they fought for supremacy. They also came back together to protect the clone Emperor in Dark Empire, but one of their own had sabotaged the Emperor’s clones so he would not live long.
The Royal Guard looked to one of the real bad asses of the Imperial troops. The red helmet with the “I won’t take any s---t from you” stare. The robed standing-at-attention stance. Too bad during the movie, they didn't do much except for looking cool .
The figure was released after Return of the Jedi .The red cloth robe was attached at the base of the helmet, with a slit for one arm to come out. Neither the robe nor the cape could be removed – except by wrecking the figure.
Why should you own this figure? Five reasons:
1. Despite their movie inaction, it still looks bad ass.
2. Great red figure for ex-Soviet lovers.
3. Goes great with an Imperial Shuttle.
4. Create a scene where the Guards actually do something, like Grevious’ robot guards in Revenge of the Sith.
5. Way cooler than an Ewok action figure.
Offer Price: B$30
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