1304. “Darth Vader” production made helmet and shoulder armor from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. (TCF, 1977) Vintage original Darth Vader helmet and shoulder/chest armor from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. The 2-piece helmet is constructed of cast fiberglass and is composed of a faceplate mask portion with triangular open venting and interior screening at mouth and chin, tinted see-through Perspex lenses embedded in the eye sockets and metal finial components at either side of the mouth. The helmet section features the hallmark central fin and flared brow and affixes to the faceplate by a pin that snaps into a rolling clasp embedded in the forehead of the facemask. Also includes the matching fiberglass armor panel that sits on Vader’s shoulders below the iconic helmet. These original production made pieces originated from Lucasfilm and were expertly painted and detailed in the early 1980s by an FX artist who worked at the legendary Don Post Studios. The helmet and armor remain in vintage very fine condition. Comes on a professionally built steel pipe and wooden base display stand. Entire display measures approx. 34 x 29 x 26 in. Accompanied by an LOA from 35-year veteran FX artist Jim Leonard. $40,000 - $60,000