Darth Vader costume on the auction block
Auction house employee Caitlin Graham checks an original Darth Vader costume that will be auctioned Nov. 25 at Christie's in London. It was created for the second "Star Wars" franchise film "The Empire Strikes Back," released in 1980. It is expected to go for between $250,000 and $350,000. (Oct. 27, 2010) Credit: AP
The Force can be with you -- for a price.
Christie's auction house says it is selling an original Darth Vader costume from the "Star Wars" movie franchise.
The jet-black helmet, mask and armor worn by the intergalactic villain are expected to sell for between $250,000 and $365,000 at a sale of pop culture memorabilia next month.
Christie's said Wednesday that the costume is thought to have been made for "The Empire Strikes Back," the second film in George Lucas's sci-fi series, released in 1980.
Christie's did not name the seller, identified only as an American private collector. The sale takes place Nov. 25 in London.
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