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Darth Vader costume goes on sale

An original Darth Vader costume is expected to sell for up to US$365,000 from when it is put up for auction.

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An original Darth Vader costume is expected to sell for up to US$365,000 when it is put up for auction next month.

Reports said that Christie's auction house in London will be selling the gear from the Star Wars movies, believed to have been used in 'The Empire Strikes Back.'

The Wall Street Journal reports that the costume comes complete with helmet, mask and armour.

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It was put up for sale by an anonymous US collector, the paper reports.


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