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JMK
Dec 9th, 2003, 10:56:23 PM
http://www.theforce.net/holonet/index.shtml#22816


ESB Original Vader Helmet Up for Auction
Tue, Dec 09, 03 04:20:04 PM EST


Profiles in History is profiled themselves in an article in UK Reuters. Up for grabs in the auction? And original ESB prop:
Collecting old Hollywood memorabilia has become increasingly popular. This past summer, the group held a Hollywood auction that brought in about $1.3 million, or 30 percent more than the $1 million Maddalena said he expected. Bids came from all over North and South America, Europe and Asia.
Along with "Black Beauty," which was driven in the series by martial arts star Bruce Lee, Profiles in History on Thursday is selling Darth Vader's black helmet, mask and shoulder armor from 1980's "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back."

Maddalena estimates it could fetch $40,000 to $60,000, but given that it comes with an accompanying authentication letter from "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, the price could go higher.

"I'm hoping it brings $150,000-plus," he said.

For the man whose wardrobe needs a suit that is too good to refuse, up for sale is the Armani tuxedo Robert De Niro wore in 1987 film "The Untouchables" playing gangster Al Capone. It is estimated to bring $2,000 to $3,000. Or, there is Al Pacino's jacket from "The Godfather: Part II" for $7,000 to $9,000.

Damn that's hot!!!

Jedi Master Carr
Dec 10th, 2003, 01:30:57 AM
Thats cool wish I had that kind of money I bid on it.

Marcus Telcontar
Dec 10th, 2003, 03:25:49 AM
Authentic????? Oh hell, that'll be worth more than 150G easy!

JMK
Dec 10th, 2003, 08:58:30 AM
Imagine having something like that in your house? THE Darth Vader helmet from ESB? Is there anything else from the SW saga that you'd rather own? I don't know if anything beats that.

Jedi Master Carr
Dec 10th, 2003, 01:02:49 PM
I think we all know someone who used to post here who might bid on it :p

JMK
Dec 10th, 2003, 02:05:14 PM
Oh, you mean have his dad bid on it? ;)

Lilaena De'Ville
Dec 10th, 2003, 03:14:32 PM
*insert drool smiley*

Wow. Just...wow.

Just think about how much the authentic metal bikini could go for...

JMK
Dec 10th, 2003, 11:17:28 PM
Why did you have to mention that?? ;)

Marcus Telcontar
Dec 11th, 2003, 01:06:53 AM
Originally posted by JMK
Oh, you mean have his dad bid on it? ;)

:lol :lol :lol

You bad, bad man :D

You probably right :p

Still, what collector has a prop like this? It would be a crowning glory. wow. Just... wow

I bet the bikini would go for about 50G.

JMK
Dec 11th, 2003, 08:25:05 AM
I bet it would go for that much as well. But it's all about who wears it after it's put on. There has to be respect for the uniform. ;)

JediBoricua
Dec 15th, 2003, 05:39:03 PM
I know a certain lady that could wear it!


(All part of my ongoing quest...see the fanboy thread for details)

JMK
Dec 16th, 2003, 12:26:54 AM
Well I'll be waiting for you at the top of that mountain my friend. It's lonely up on top of the world, so hurry up and slap that bikini on your gf!

Lilaena De'Ville
Dec 16th, 2003, 03:36:21 PM
I'm trying to find one that looks halfway decent to wear to Episode 3.

JediBoricua
Dec 16th, 2003, 04:10:26 PM
Oh why, why must you torture me De'Ville!

Go away! Leave me in my misery!!!!!!!!

:D

TCM'74
Dec 16th, 2003, 05:54:53 PM
LoL!

Lilaena De'Ville
Dec 16th, 2003, 06:08:40 PM
^_^ I'm ...sorry? :p

JMK
Dec 16th, 2003, 06:16:18 PM
Though he seems upset, I'm sure he, and surely the rest of us strongly encourage you to continue your endeavors. :D

TCM'74
Dec 16th, 2003, 07:48:31 PM
Yes, we encourage! :p

JediBoricua
Dec 19th, 2003, 03:58:36 PM
Maybe a picture will qualm my bitterness LD, but until I see one I wont know...;)

Lilaena De'Ville
Dec 19th, 2003, 06:30:53 PM
I don't have the costume yet. I found one place online that made one I really really liked, but they're not taking orders right now. :cry

ReaperFett
Dec 19th, 2003, 06:32:13 PM
You have time :)

JediBoricua
Dec 20th, 2003, 09:51:15 AM
This place over here has a tutorial on how to build one: http://www.leiasmetalbikini.com/


Now I have another link where they sell high quality digital cameras...;)

JediBoricua
Dec 20th, 2003, 10:02:27 AM
Whoa! I hand't checked out that website a long time ago!

They now added a "Fans in Costume" section. Higly recommended, it's JediBoricua approved.