An exceptionally rare Darth Vader costume is heading to auction on November 25 when it is expected to fetch up to $365,000.
Made in 1980, the major parts of the costume (including the helmet and mask) are thought to be genuine. It is believed the pieces were production-made for “The Empire Strikes Back,” the second of the “Star Wars” series to be released.
Christie’s (who are holding the sale) said: “While there are limited public records of the costumes produced and used for the first Star Wars trilogy, the helmet, mask and shoulder armor from the present example have a provenance leading back to the film studios around the time of production.”
The first complete costume to ever be offered at auction, it was purchased by the present owner, an American private collector, in 2003.
(Source: reuters)