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.

Lucas considered McDiarmid's "great nose" a sign, leading to the actor's iconic portrayal of Palpatine. Star Wars has one undisputed Emperor of Evil, and while the character was played perfectly ...