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Release Year: 2021 VC Number: #VC197 ID: death-star-droid-star-wars-the-vintage-collection-vc197

A specialized utility unit seen patrolling the cold, metallic corridors of the Galactic Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star Droid (RA-7 protocol droid) joins the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection. Released as a Walmart exclusive in 2021, this figure pays homage to the original Kenner aesthetic while providing the modern detail and articulation expected of the TVC line.


Technical Details & Sculpt

  • Character Likeness: The sculpt captures the distinct "insect-like" head design of the RA-7 series. The large, multifaceted photoreceptors are rendered with a high-gloss finish to contrast against the matte and metallic surfaces of the body.
  • Deco & Finish: This version features a premium silver/chrome finish that reflects the droid's appearance in A New Hope. Unlike some weathered versions, this release represents a well-maintained unit operating within the high-security environment of the Death Star.
  • Articulation: Despite the rigid, robotic design, the figure features modern TVC articulation. It includes ball-jointed shoulders, elbows, and swivel wrists, allowing it to be posed in a variety of "protocol" or patrolling stances. The neck joint provides a wide range of motion for expressive head tilts.
  • Display Utility: The Death Star Droid is an essential world-builder for Imperial dioramas. It is ideally placed alongside Grand Moff Tarkin or standing guard near a Death Star Gunner (VC147) to recreate the clinical atmosphere of the Imperial navy.

Accessories & Equipment

In keeping with its role as a protocol and surveillance unit, the Death Star Droid does not traditionally carry weaponry. The focus of this release is the highly detailed metallic finish and the precision of the sculpt, which includes the internal wiring and mechanical details visible at the waist and neck joints.


Quick Specs

Feature Details
Series Star Wars: The Vintage Collection
Number VC197
Source Star Wars: A New Hope
Release Year 2021
MSRP $12.99
Accessories None (Feature-heavy metallic sculpt)