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Discover your options for Darth Vader Costumes here! Updated November 9, 2008. Related info--- HOME :: Latest News :: Halloween Section: Family Halloween Fun, overview :: Costumes: Jack Sparrow, pt 1 :: Captain Jack, pt 2 :: Darth Vader :: Plus Size Costumes :: Animal Costumes for kids:: Boys Superheroes :: Clowns :: Disney Princesses :: Pet Costumes :: Pirates/kids :: Witch/Vampire costumes :: Stores: Disney Stores :: Halloween BuildABears :: Party America :: Party City/Los Angeles :: Party City/other So Cal :: Spirit Halloween :: Year-round costume stores :: Activities--Disney: Disneyland Halloween Events :: Woodys Roundup pics :: Haunted Mansion pics :: Haunted Mansion, pt 2 :: Disney Pumpkins :: Disney Candy Corn :: Mickeys Halloween Parade :: Dance w/Disney Characters :: Halloween Disney Characters :: Knotts-- Knott's Halloween Events:: Scary Farm Pics:: Halloween Haunt Pics, pt 2:: Six Flags-- 6 Flags Fright pics :: Magic Mtn pics, pt 2 :: Other parks: Legoland Halloween :: Seaworld Halloween :: Universal's Horror Nights :: Darth Vader CostumesLord Vader's black attire = one of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time!In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of official Star Wars Darth Vader costumes and accessories. These particular costumes come from www.BuyCostumes.com, one of the largest costume suppliers on the internet---with over 15,000 costumes, accessories and props on-hand. However, there are a limited number of Official Darth Vader items on the market, and so you'll be seeing some of the same items in your local stores, as well. If you can't find what you're looking for locally, here's a link to the Star Wars Costume section of www.BuyCostumes.com, After Halloween Clearance Sale: Good online costume companies keep a large stockpile of costumes so they won't run out when their customers need them most (which is Halloween, of course!) However, keeping well-stocked throughout the Halloween season means that they're stuck with costumes they don't want to continue next year...or that they simply don't have room to keep year-round. So, you'll find clearance sales at virtually every on-line costume store; now's a great time to stock up! Here's a link to the Clearance Costume Section at BuyCostumes.com, where you can reap big bargains. PLEASE VOTE--Halloween Costume Photo Contest! See cute, clever & scary costumes; your vote is important in choosing the winner! Visit the Halloween Photo Contest Voting page of this site to join the fun. Christmas Photo Contest! Would you like to show off your holiday decorations or costumes? Get details on the 2008 Christmas Photo Contest page of this site! End of contest announcement Darth Vader, an extremely popular movie villainYour Lord Vader suit can serve you over & over again
The story of Anakin Skywalker's journey from innocent boy to evil Sith Lord has played out on thousands of movie and TV screens world-wide, spanning several decades.Whether you love him or hate this good-turned-evil-turned-good-again character, you'll surely agree with one thing: his famous dark "life support" suit is one of the greatest movie costumes of all time! If you'd like to dress as Darth Vader for Halloween, you've got several choices to make...which will help you decide whether to make or sew the costume, and what quality level you need to get. 1.) Will you be wearing your Darth Vader suit more than once? You can choose a lower-quality costume if you're planning to wear it for just one event. However, Darth Vader is a classic character that won't be leaving the minds of movie-lovers any time soon. Will you be able to pull your Darth Vader suit out of the closet in 3 years, 5 years or 10 years & wear it again? You bet! 2.) Where are you going in your Darth Vader costume? If you're answering the door for trick-or-treaters, a lower quality will suffice. On the other hand, if you're heading to a party where there's a little competition brewing, your pride is at stake. Wearing a low-quality costume (of ANY kind) is the equivalent of having the smallest BBQ grill on the block, driving a tiny pick-up truck, or having your wife rescue your kitten from out of a tree. The better your Vader imitation (or Dracula, or whatever) the more "manly" the other party goers assume you are. This goes double if you're heading to a singles party. 3.) How many people will be dressing as Star Wars Characters? A Darth Vader suit lends itself well to group costuming. Having your family dress as other characters from the movie can make for great fun. There are even pet costumes so your dog can join in! Buying Darth Vader costumesNone come totally complete...but there are Official accessories you can add
The Darth Vader costume to drool over is the Darth Vader's Official Collectors Edition. This is an amazing costume...and it's actually an authentic copy of the Darth Vader suit worn in the Star Wars movies. The Sith Lord's flowing cape is cut from the same Lucas Studios pattern that was used for the Star Wars movies...and the plastic parts are all molded from the original movie molds, too. You'll truly look and feel like Darth Vader when you're wearing the Collector's Edition costume.On the other hand, it will cost you a pretty penny to be a Darth Vader look-alike. The Official Star Wars collector's edition costume runs $699...a price which would make the REAL Darth Vader want to strangle someone with his "clutching the air" trick! This costume will last for years, and you won't have any other accessories to purchase except your light saber. Plus, this is the top-dog costume of all the Official Star Wars line of collectibles. You'll have everyone else drooling...and you'll have no fear of walking into the most competitive party or festival and being out-classed. The Official Star Wars Darth Vader Deluxe costume costs about $79, depending on where you get it. This is another good choice; the lesser cost reflects the fact that it does NOT use the original movie patterns and molds---an "extra" that's really not necessary to the costume's finished appearance. Another difference is that "standard" quality is used for the suit (instead of the "excellent" quality level of the Collector's Edition. Nevertheless, this suit can stand up to multiple wearings.) Since the costume doesn't include a lightsaber, gloves nor breathing device, you'll need to add these items. Getting a higher-quality mask is also a good idea. However, your total price will still be MUCH less than for the collector's edition, and produces a very nice finished look (especially if you've chosen your accessories well.) Cheaper costumes are available, as well. The less-expensive boy's costumes let your son feel like he's "really" Darth Vader without breaking the bank. The cheapest adult Darth Vader suits can be had for $30 or less, depending on the store. You will resemble Darth Vader, but certainly never fool anyone--except kids. Yet, it's still an Official Star Wars product...and would certainly make the best choice under certain circumstances (such as passing out trick-or-treat candy. In that case, yes, DO expect a few screams from the kiddies at the sight of your outfit!) Sewing your Darth Vader costumeOfficial Darth Vader sewing patterns can be found on EBayAll Darth Vader officially licensed Star Wars costumes are now out of print. A decade ago, this would have been a big stumbling block to making an authentic-looking costume, but in 2008 it's no big deal. You can find official Star Wars patterns almost any day of the week on the EBay auction website.It's best to plan ahead. Because the offerings on EBay change from day...depending on the items that people want to sell...you may or may not find a Darth Vader sewing pattern on your first try at EBay. Don't worry; one will appear. You can even post a request for the pattern...and get a notification coming straight to your email's in-box when it comes up for bid. Pattern numbers for Darth Vader sewing costumes
You don't really need to know the exact pattern number in order to find a Darth Vader sewing pattern. EBay has its own internal search box which will pull up a list...complete with pictures...of the patterns you're seeking. Since most of the official Star Wars patterns featured costumes for more than one character, try making a search for Star Wars Sewing Patterns, and you'll get a nice plump list of results turn up.1.) Kids Simplicity pattern 4426 (AKA 0578) features several Star Wars character costumes. The pattern for a Jedi tunic & robe can be made in pure black to produce a good Darth Vader imitation. Purchase a Darth Vader mask, gloves and light saber & your child's journey to the Dark Side will be complete! 2.) Vintage McCall's 7772 Kid's Star Wars Pattern is an older version of Star Wars costumes. A child's Darth Vader costume is featured (along with several other characters from the movie, as well.) 3.) For adults, try Simplicity 5840; LOTR/Star Wars fantasy costume. This is a teen & adult pattern for those with chest measurements between 30-48 inches. An Anakin-style black jedi suit is included, as well as a robe which could be made in black. A mask, light saber and gloves will be needed to give the costume a more authentic look. 4.) Simplicity Sewing Pattern 4450 includes costume patterns for Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and either Darth Sidius or Count Dooku (depending on the materials you use & how you adapt it.) Once again, this costume will need accessorizing, but it's a good pattern that an experienced seamstress will find easy to work with.
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