Looking at Darth Vader, Boba Fett and the Stormtrooper from Square Enix's Variant line of Play Arts Kai figures, I'm reminded of Marvel's 1977 adaptation of Star Wars, with its frequently wildly off-model characters. Here, of course, the deviation is purposeful -- the Variant collectibles are all reimagined -- and it works pretty well.

Sure, all three original designs are classic, but it's kind of fun to see each of these armored warriors souped up, their looks taken more in a mech-infused direction (although as Star Wars reimaginings go, it's tough to top Bandai's samurai-styled Darth Vader and Stormtrooper).

Darth Vader will be available in May, followed in July for Boba Fett and the Stormtrooper, at a cost of about $108 each.

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(via Crunchyroll)