Star Wars Vader Concept Helmet: For the Star Wars Geek who has everything!

For the Star Wars Geek who has everything!

Man, is it me or does someone at Skywalker Ranch really wanna rub my nose in the fact that I don't make a lot of money? That's the feeling I got when I received the following info from eFX Collectibles:

eFX Introduces Darth Vader Concept Helmet,

Based on Designs by Ralph McQuarrie

Signed by Star Wars Artist, Digitally Sculpted Helmet
Goes on Sale Monday, Feb. 8

BURBANK, Calif. (February 5, 2010) - One of the most unique Star Wars collectibles ever designed will be available to fans beginning Monday, Feb. 8, when eFX Inc. introduces the Ralph McQuarrie Signature Edition Darth Vader Concept Helmet.

More info and images after the jump!

Darth Vader Concept Helmet

It's a 3-D version of Darth Vader as he's never been seen on screen, as this extraordinary helmet brings to reality what until now has existed only in the lavish production illustrations created by McQuarrie during the development of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Only 250 of these lavishly detailed helmets - which can be separated into three pieces - will be produced worldwide.

Affectionately dubbed "McVader" by developers at eFX, the helmet was created from one of those original concept sketches - chosen by McQuarrie - and brought to life by digital sculptor Jay Kushwara exclusively for eFX. "He's captured the true sinister essence of the Darth Vader that Ralph McQuarrie envisioned in his original sketch," said Bryan Ono, president of eFX, which also produces limited-edition, collectible replicas inspired by classic Disney movies and by Star Trek.

Vader Concept Helmet Sections

Pre-orders for the Darth Vader Concept Helmet from eFX will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time (12 p.m. Eastern) on Monday, Feb. 8. The retail price for the helmet is $899, plus shipping and handling, and a non-refundable deposit of $250 will be required at the time of pre-order. The balance will be due when the Darth Vader Concept Helmet is ready to ship, which is estimated to be in late May.

Due to the extremely limited worldwide edition size of 250 pieces, eFX will limit orders to two helmets during the first 48 hours of availability.

For complete details of the Darth Vader Concept Helmet, the ordering process and additional information, visit the eFX Inc. website at www.efxcollectibles.com.

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So, for the price of a car payment or two, you can have this piece of movie memorabilia. While it's pricey, to say the least, I'll admit it's also as the Dark Lord himself once said: "Impressive...most impressive."

I'd love to hear from Star Wars fans who plan on getting this item for their collections!

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