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Is a Darth Vader Costume on your mind for Halloween? Darth Vader would have to be the most popular of the many Star Wars characters. His all black costume with the famous helmet, signifies power, strength, and authority, and is a favorite with both adults as well as children.
In his key role in the Star Wars movies, the character of Darth Vader has become one of the most popular and identifiable villains throughout the world. He is easily recognizable from his unique costume, powerful voice, and his heavy breathing. Darth Vader was listed by The American Film Institute in third place of the greatest movie villains.
Darth Vader’s name has been used in the public arena on many occasions to describe an evil person in the public eye. Dick Cheney was described as the Darth Vader of the Bush Administration. The Darth Vader of the Republican Party was the name given to Political strategist Lee Atwater. The Tele-Communications Inc.’s John C. Malone as the “Darth Vader of cable” by Vice President Al Gore.
In the Star Wars movies, David Prowse played the character of Darth Vader in the earlier movies, and later by Hayden Christensen. Darth Vader’s unique voice was that of James Earl Jones.
Darth Vader’s image was created by Concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. Originally Darth Vader was going to fly through space, which would require a helmet and breathing apparatus. This idea was later shelved, but the mask was kept. Sound designer Ben Burtt created the sound of the character’s breathing by recording his own breathing into scuba gear. The costume was based on that of a Japanese Samurai warrior.
Darth Vader was a fearsome cyborg and Sith Lord in the original Star Wars trilogy, serving as Emperor Palpatine’s right hand. The Emperor was the leader and supreme commander of the Galactic Empire, which hunted down the Rebel Alliance. Later Darth Vader is depicted as Anakin Skywalker, a slave boy who later becomes a heroic Jedi Knight. He then falls to the “Dark Side” of the Force after the Emperor forces him to betray the Jedi and destroy the Galactic Republic. In The Return of the Jedi, Vader redeems himself by killing Emperor Palpatine and saving his son Luke, In the process Darth Vader is killed.
Halloween is not that far away, so if you are considering a Darth Vader costume this year, it’s time to start getting serious. The best costumes become more difficult to find, as you get closer to the big night.
One of the great things about wearing a Darth Vader costume is it doesn’t matter if you are young or old, male or female. Because it is a full body suit, no one needs to know who you are.
Just make sure you learn some of the famous Darth Vader quotes, like “I am your father”, and practice the heavy breathing. Most of all, have fun.