A life-size, light-up, 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 426 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 ornately detailed statue is made of fiberglass and molded latex with various plastics, a fabric cape and robe, and metal armature components. It comes mounted to a custom base featuring the Star Wars logo and edition number engraved into an affixed plaque. It is without its lightsaber. Also included is an adapter power source and two pages of instruction paperwork. Shipping crate included. This lot exhibits some scuffing to the boot and plastic finish, and dimpling in the faux leather. Dimensions: 84" x 35" x 24" (213 cm x 89 cm x 61 cm)

Additional Provenance: Star Wars Rubies Certificate of Authenticity.

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Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000

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