'Star Wars' Darth Vader costume could go for $2 million at auction. More here:
LOS ANGELES - A man who made appearances as Darth Vader at film premieres and fan conventions will sell a costume created in 1979 by the “Star Wars” design team at an auction of classic movie memorabilia next month, auction house Bonhams said.
The seller is Bryce “Kermit” Eller, whose deep voice helped him land a job making public appearances as Vader at premieres, book signings, conventions and the 1978 Academy Awards. The components are made from leather, wool, silk, fiberglass and other materials, Eller said in an interview. In fact, Eller said he once fainted after wearing the costume for hours and becoming dehydrated. Paramedics came to his assistance and wanted to cut it off.The outfit will be part of a public exhibition with Turner Classic Movies starting on May 4 before going on sale on May 14.
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