Japan Celebrates Star Wars’ 40th Anniversary With a $1.4 Million Darth Vader Mask
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By Ryan General
Wealthy Star Wars fans with some cash to burn may want to head out to Japan next week because a Japanese jeweler is marking Star Wars’ 40th anniversary with something really special.
The event, hosted by renowned jeweler Ginza Tanaka, commissioned a solid gold replica of the mask of Darth Vader, the most iconic villain in cinematic history, AFP reports.
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Unveiled on Tuesday, the 15 kg (33 lb) golden mask will go on sale in Japan on May 4 — a date recognizable to Star Wars fandom as it references the franchise’s most famous lines: “May the Force be with you”.
One wealthy Star Wars fan may take home the unique item for a cool $1.4 million.
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For those fans who are a little short on cash, the jeweler also prepared some “cheaper” alternatives. Gold coins specially designed for the anniversary will also be available on the same day for between $1,200 to $11,000 .
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