Darth Vader is undoubtedly one of the most iconic villains in the Star Wars universe. The badassery he brings with his hi-tech armour is also on another level. As a kid we were all obsessed by having the suit and dreamt of having it one day, but have you ever wondered what it would cost? Find out!
Darth Vader’s Suit Design & Price
Despite its appearance, the Darth Vader suit is not just a simple protective armour. It’s a combination of advanced technology, sophisticated life-support systems, and a unique design that is sure to stand out. It’s a masterpiece of sci-fi design, but its value goes beyond mere aesthetics. This article aims to break down the complex elements of this iconic suit and estimate their real-world cost.
From the helmet rigged with sophisticated communication and life-support systems to the suit’s temperature control, augmented strength, and resilience, every aspect of Darth Vader’s suit contributes to its overall value. According to Centives.net, the overall cost of recreating a close replica of the Sith Lord’s suit would cost roughly $18.3 million.
Here’s a breakdown of each component of Vader’s suit and its estimated cost:
- Since Vader seems to fly through space without much hassle, it is likely that his suit has an inbuilt airtight space suit. If we were to compare the cost of a NASA spacesuit it would amount to $12 million per suit.
- Anakin Skywalker loses his left arm and legs as a result of the duel against Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Revenge of the Sith Lord. Later, we see him return as Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi where he is able to use his arms and legs without any hassle. The most premium arm prosthetic would cost around $40,000 and each leg would amount to $70,000. Adding to a total of $180,000. Each prosthetic limb would also require medical and maintenance costs which would be about $1.8 million per limb, totalling $5.4 million for all three.
- Moving onto the high-tech helmet which has augmented reality functions. The display alone would cost around $600,000 providing navigational and night vision functions.
- Also, Darth Vader’s breathing is quite mechanical which means he requires a heart and lung machine to help him breathe for long periods of time. The respiratory machine is estimated to cost about $45,000.
- Last but not least, Vader’s iconic voice modifier which can be achieved using a speech synthesizer. They don’t cost nearly as much as every other thing on this list, most high-end ones would amount to $1,000.
