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May the ore be with you: Japan sells gold Darth Vader mask

TOKYO — A solid gold Darth Vader mask is going on sale in Japan, with a US$1.4 million (S$1.95 million) price tag for a one-of-a-kind likeness of science fiction’s most famous villain.

An employee of Japan's jeweler Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry displays a pure gold life size mask of Darth Vader, a character in the Star Wars, at their main shop in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo on April 25, 2017. The pure gold mask will go on sale on May 4 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the movie. Photo: AFP

An employee of Japan's jeweler Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry displays a pure gold life size mask of Darth Vader, a character in the Star Wars, at their main shop in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo on April 25, 2017. The pure gold mask will go on sale on May 4 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the movie. Photo: AFP

TOKYO — A solid gold Darth Vader mask is going on sale in Japan, with a US$1.4 million (S$1.95 million) price tag for a one-of-a-kind likeness of science fiction’s most famous villain.

Jeweller Ginza Tanaka on Tuesday (April 25) showcased the 15kg sculpture, which has been commissioned to mark the 40th anniversary this year of the release of Star Wars.

The mask will be available for purchase on May the fourth — a date known among fans as “Star Wars Day” because of its similarity to one of the franchise’s most famous lines: “May the Force be with you”.

The jeweller also plans to release gold coins specially designed to celebrate the anniversary in the more affordable price range of US$1,200 to US$11,000.

Ginza Tanaka, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, has in the past created other gold commemorative products including a Christmas tree, samurai helmets and footballer Lionel Messi’s left foot. AFP

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