A one-of-a-kind Darth Vader mask, made from 15kg (33-pound) of pure 24k gold, will go on sale in Japan next week for 154 million Japanese yen (approximately $1.4 million). The shiny sculpture was created to mark the 40th anniversary of the release of ‘Star Wars’ by Ginza Tanaka, a famed Japanese jeweler celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. Indeed, the Force will need to be strong for diehard Star Wars fans to afford or lift the mask. If you find that price too steep, the jeweler has also unveiled a range of commemorative Star Wars gold coins with more affordable prices ranging from $1,200 to $11,000.
[ NY Times ]
