Darth Vader Costume From ‘Empire Strikes Back’ May Fetch $2 Million at Auction
- Viewing today at Bonhams in Los Angeles for Star Wars Day
- Costume to be sold May 14 as part of ‘Wonders of the Galaxy’
An original Darth Vader costume on display 2016.
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A rare, original costume of Darth Vader, one of the most iconic villains in film history, is set to be auctioned this month.
The suit -- which includes Vader’s infamous black helmet, capes and gloves -- was worn in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and is being sold May 14 at the Los Angeles Bonhams auction house. It can be viewed by the public over two weekends starting Saturday -- as a treat for fans celebrating May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars Day.