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A full-size, limited edition statue of Darth Vader as seen throughout George Lucas' Star Wars franchise. Released in 1996 by the Rubie's Costume Company as part of a limited edition run of licensed, life-size figures, this statue is numbered 342 of 500.

Rubie's was one of the first companies to produce high-quality costume displays in the 1990s, with some of their creations used for promotional purposes by Lucasfilm around the world. Each statue was hand-crafted by Michael Burnett Studios from original molds, blueprints, and photos from the Lucasfilm archives.

This particular statue originally came from production software company Play Industries, where it was displayed in a company museum. Made of fiberglass and molded latex with various plastics, a fabric cape and robe, and metal armature components, it is a nearly exact copy of Lord Vader's infamous black costume and mask. It comes mounted to a custom base featuring the Star Wars logo and edition number engraved into an affixed plaque. The statue and its helmet can easily be removed from the stand. The lot shows minor wear, including several grips missing from the affixed lightsaber handle, and its electronic elements remain untested, but it remains in good overall condition. The belt boxes are wired for lights, but require a battery pack installed at the back of the leg, which is currently missing. Shipping crate included. Dimensions: 84" x 35" x 24" (213 cm x 89 cm x 61 cm)

Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000