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Star Wars The Vintage Collection – Stormtrooper (VC41) – The Empire Strikes Back Card (2011 Hasbro)
The Vintage Collection's VC41 Stormtrooper is the definitive army-builder of Hasbro's 3.75-inch premium line, a release that resonated immediately with collectors when Wave 5 hit shelves in 2010–2011. Presented on a faithful reproduction of the iconic black Empire Strikes Back Kenner card layout — complete with the classic Kenner logo and silver border — this figure was designed from the ground up to satisfy adult collectors who grew up with the original Kenner line while delivering modern super-articulation well beyond what the vintage era could offer.
The figure itself is a highly articulated sculpt with multiple blaster accessories tucked into the clear bubble alongside it, all set against the card's vivid red interior tray. The card back is printed in bold red with the Star Wars: The Vintage Collection header, VC41 numbering, and an "Original Stormtrooper card / 1980–1982" callout that acknowledges the card back's Kenner heritage directly. A checklist strip across the bottom spotlights the five Wave 5 companions: R5-D4, Clone Trooper, Commander Gree, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo. This example is vintage carded, presented on card with bubble intact.
What gives VC41 lasting collectibility is the card-back variant ecosystem it sits within — the same SKU was issued on Return of the Jedi and the scarce "Revenge of the Jedi" prototype card back, making the ESB version the anchor of a recognized variant hunt. A paint variant featuring a more precisely rendered white helmet adds yet another layer of depth for dedicated Stormtrooper collectors. Whether displayed as a single centerpiece or built into a squad, VC41 on its ESB card remains one of the most sought-after releases in the Vintage Collection.
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