Helmets and masks seem to be a mainstay for Sith Lords and other dark siders in Star Wars, and it’s always been a little odd that Emperor Palpatine never got his own. The likes of Darth Vader ...

So I looked back and, sure enough, back in May 2024 I preordered an Emperor Palpatine Star Wars Black Series figure. Ugh. Why did I do that? Did I even still want it? It’s been almost a year.