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Buy Darth Vader’s Actual Star Wars Out For Halloween (Photos)

by | 28th, October 2010

IT’S not too late to buy Darth Vader’s original costume in time for Halloween (2011) or the Christmas party. The Star Wars outfit was made for The Empire Strikes Back in 1980. One small issue – it’s expected to sell for up to £230,000 at Christie’s showroom in South Kensington, London. You might to be a bit more creative. Fetch the toilet role tubes

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ChristieÕs employee Caitlin Graham adjusts an original Darth Vader costume, that is expected to sell for up to £230,000 when it is put up for auction next month, at the ChristieÕs showroom in South Kensington, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday October 27, 2010. The outfit, including the famous black helmet and mask, is thought to have been made for the second Star Wars film - The Empire Strikes Back - in 1980. Neil Roberts, head of the popular culture department at Christie's, said: "Darth Vader is defined by his costume, which has made him one of the most recognised characters from the history of film. See PA story SALE DarthVader. Photo credit should read: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire



Posted: 28th, October 2010 | In: Film Comment | TrackBack | Permalink