Darth Vader has been portrayed by dwarfs.
"Commentators have often pointed to the influence of Akira Kurosawa's films such as The Hidden Fortress (1958) on George Lucas, and Vader's samurai-inspired costume design is held up as a significant example of the Japanese influences on Star Wars
 Due to Vader's popularity, various merchandise of the character, such as action figures and replicas of his lightsaber, has been produced

