Are you a Star Wars fanatic with $1.4-million to spare? Then this solid 24K gold Darth Vader helmet might be just for you. Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka unveiled this golden helmet to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise, and it weighs in at a hefty 33-pounds. Unfortunately, it’s not wearable, but on the bright side, this means you’ll be able to keep it in pristine condition.
Darth Vader’s mask in the Star Wars films is basically a life support system built into a helmet. It’s a portable ICU, monitoring and adjusting his breathing, temperature and blood gases. The mask filters air, pumps oxygen directly into his lungs, and even changes his voice with a built in vocoder, that deep resonant tone. The internal sensors and microprocessors keep his injured body alive by balancing pressure and chemical levels; it’s a cybernetic respirator and bio-regulator in armor.
- This collectible LEGO Star Wars building set for adults features menacingly detailed Darth Vader’s Helmet with a stand and nameplate
- The iconic shape of Darth Vader’s Helmet is recreated in LEGO bricks and is over 20 cm/8in. high including the display stand
- Take time out & immerse yourself in a complex creative challenge, then display it proudly as a conversation-starting object at home or office
