New Darth Vader Costume Revealed in upcoming DVDs

Jethro73 writes "Whether you love or hate the Special Edition only release, you should be excited to see the new Darth Vader costume on the upcoming Trilogy DVD set. Here are some more details on the upcoming DVD set."

Decisions, decisions...

[grub]

Ah crap, now I'm stumped.

Do I make a clone of Jay Maynard's cool TRON costume [ibiblio.org] or of Darth's outfit [yahoo.com]? Our annual Sci Fi convention is next month and I don't want to wear my Vulcan Ears for the 24th time.

halloween

[jacquesm]

Pity, that's the wrong time of the year to come out with this, it would have been a smash hit !

image

[Ty_Webb]

From the yahoo article: "The first three "Star Wars" films debut for the first time in digital format on Sept. 21."

So any bets on when an image file is leaked?

Ob. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog quote.

[weeboo0104]

Said in regards to a guy in a Darth Vader Costume. "And which button do you press when you want your parents to come pick you up?"

Re:image

[gregduffy]

Any bets on whether that image will involve George Lucas and a whip?

Re:Decisions, decisions...

[airrage]

Is it just me, or does that guy with the TRON outfit look like the dude in Office Space always talking about his Swingline stapler? I'm serious, I think they're the same dood.

Seriously. Discuss.

Just like another recent movie...

[PTBNL]

Darth Vader makes his costume out of pajamas in order to win an amateur wrestling contest to win money to buy a car to impress a girl.

So there you go. Black pajamas with a motorcycle helmet.

Re:Um, this is a story?

[mahdi13]

Don't worry, it's only 4 months away before we can get a peak at the Darth Vader costume on the DVD release of A New Hope!

Also on the new Star Wars Oh-So-Special Edition...

[artemis67]

Alderaan shoots first.

New Vader Costume?

[Anonymous Coward]

You're gonna warn us before you show us another fat man in a leotard, right?

Spoiler Alert!

[Hanzie]

Don't bother reading the articles.

Just in case Yahoo news gets slashdotted, I've typed a plaintext mirror:

Newsflash! In movie 3 of the Starwars Hexology, Darth Vader will be seen wearing something different! Fashion Moguls can get an avanced look at cutting edge fashion for "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..." by buying the DVD set.

George Lucas says:

"Our fans have been eagerly awaiting every morsel of `Episode III' as we divulge it. We're giving it to them piece by piece."

Talk about stringing it out for money. Lucas is the master.

Another highlight:

Also, experience how Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor have prepared for the epic lightsaber battle that has been anticipated for more than two decades: the climactic showdown between Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

SPOILER ALERT:
Of course, since Vader and Obi-Wan duke it out again in IV, the 'climactic showdown' will probably not end in the death of either character in III, unless Lucas has begun hiring script-writers from Star Trek TNG.

They're going to make...

[uberdave]

They're going to make Darth Vader look like George Lucas??

George Lucas ...

[MrSelfDestruct]

DIE! DIE! DIE!

What new evil has GL released on the DVD release of the original trilogy? Han shot first, dammit.

mumble, mumble, mumble

Re:Decisions, decisions...

[hoggoth]

> Jay Maynard's cool TRON costume [ibiblio.org]

I think the real TRON would definitely wear a cup and a girdle as part of this costume.

I really didn't need to see Milton's nads.

Re:Also on the new Star Wars Oh-So-Special Edition

[FortKnox]

In soviet russia??


Yeah, yeah, yeah... mod me down :-P

Re:Just one question?

[The Ultimate Fartkno]

> Does Han Solo shoot first?

Shoot what? You mean he doesn't point a walkie talkie at Greedo and run away?

I've been duped!

wait...

[Spatula Sam]

So this [yimg.com] is the new vader costume? I'm skeptical.

Re:image

[Unknown Kadath]

Seriously. Even if LucasArts does manage to keep it under wraps until the release, if it's not available by about 2:00 am on Sept. 21, I'm going to be very disappointed in all those slavering fanboys out there.

-Carolyn

Re:wait...

[Deaden]

I'd say that captures the evil of the dark side very well.

Birth of the lightsabre

[darthcamaro]

Holy crap - screw Darth Vader - some of the bonus features are worth a kidney!!! LIke this for example.. "The Birth of the Lightsaber: Its unforgettable hum and scintillating glow are instantly recognizable around the world. Now, viewers will discover the origins of this elegant weapon from a more civilized age in this documentary devoted to the lightsaber." I'm gonna make my own Lightsaber and Darth Vader's gonna teach me how!!!!

Re:Just like another recent movie...

[Tumbleweed]

Yeah, and the name he _was_ going to use was 'Dark Helmet,' but the announcer guy changed it at the last second because he thought it sounded silly or something.

Re:Ob. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog quote.

[eclectro]

Another Triumph the Insult Comic Dog quote to a "Nerd of the Rings";

"Seriously, have you ever talked to a woman without having to give your credit card number."

Promise me this

[Dragon218]

before I click on the article link...

There's no 'dangly parts' in spandex on that page... right?

Re:Also on the new Star Wars Oh-So-Special Edition

[DjMd]

Alderaan shoots first.
Don't be ridiculous.
But the empire does have evidence (well hints, ok just hunches) that Alderaan maybe have (thought about vaguely) Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Oh and the Death Star? Thats totally not a WMD...

Re:I want to see the costume

[goldspider]

"A series of insightful articles on Sen. Padme hairdos?"

Close! Replace "Sen. Padme" with "Natalie Portman", and "hairdos" with "hot grits" and I think you'll have us a story!

Re:Just one question?

[mgs1000]

In the DVD version, Han will just declare bankruptcy, and Greedo takes him to court.

Here's the news

[cubicledrone]

Episode III will be a musical

There will be a stirring piano solo accompanying a soundless lightsaber battle between Anakin and Obi-Wan, followed by a spectacular soaring performance of the theme from Star Wars with the entire cast of the film singing the new never-before-heard lyrics as a galactic chorale.

Darth Vader will then sing a solo baritone as the credits roll.

Re:Decisions, decisions...

[3.5 stripes]

Is it me, or does the new darth costume look like a guy with a white beard and glasses?

Re:Compare and contrast

[gowen]

Making a new Star Wars film is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman. You've got to start positively, with a chase, and some mild fisticuffs, a little diplomacy... ... then as your climax nears, you can just let little drips of information come out, about what is going to come...

Re:Decisions, decisions...

[Jahf]

After ep1 and ep2 I think that picture is probably EXACTLY what I think of when I imagine a Sith Lord.

Excited to see?

[AyeRoxor!]

you should be excited to see the new Darth Vader costume on the upcoming Trilogy DVD set.

Yeah, I really fucking would. But your link just goes to some pictureless article. Nice.

Re:Special edition nude scene

[Anonymous Coward]

...and google is flooded with queries for "ROTJ nude scene"

More important stuff

[UnknowingFool]

I know this may not be the most popular sentiment, but who really cares about how Vader will look like? What is important to me is whether we will actually see Natalie Portman naked and covered in grits.

Costume Designers Got It Right This Time

[superultra]

You can definitely see the progression of evil there in Anakin: the silver metallic optical lens, the ominous anti-Kenobi look, the Sith-like pinstriped dark silk material and proto-Imperial Regiment tie that could only have come at the cost of thousands of Jedi....kudos to the costume designers, they've really managed to capture the essence of evil in this new suit.

Ooohhh, you have to wait to see the new Darth Vader suit? Then what is that Yahoo picture [yahoo.com] in the story? Oh. It's George Lucas.

Civil Procedure, Star Wars Style

[ArsSineArtificio]

In the DVD version, Han will just declare bankruptcy, and Greedo takes him to court.

GREEDO: I need somebody to give this subpoena to Solo's Wookee co-pilot.
BARTENDER: Hey! We don't serve their kind here!

Sneak Preview...

[DaedalusLogic]

It's menacing, and it will please your girlfriend. Drum roll please... [trocadero.com]

Re:Let's just blow Empire Strikes Back, mmmkay?

[ArsSineArtificio]

Which means the CORRECT viewing order for future generations of Star Wars fans MUST be... 4, 5, 6, and then 1,2 and 3. NOT in chronological order.

Actually, the correct viewing order for future generations of Star Wars fans must be: 4, 5, 6.

scary

[fred fleenblat]

I clicked on the link to see the new Darth Vader costume and I was surprised to see that it looks a lot like George Lucas.

Queer Eye for the Sith Guy

[psychogentoo]

Relax guy, I'm sure Lucas will give Vader a "Queer Eye for the Sith Guy" make over.

Re:Um, this is a story?

[stephanruby]

After an extensive search on Google, I found what the article was talking about [aol.com].