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100 amazing, real Darth Vader helmets that'd make Kylo Ren furious with envy

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By GamesRadar Staff published 28 April 2017

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Search your feelings; you know these to be awesome

Search your feelings; you know these to be awesome

There might be one or two things happening in Hollywood this year, but nothing will be as significant as Star Wars: The Last Jedi coming to the big screen in December. Seriously, we might as well just all hibernate until we hear that John Williams score blare into our ears. So what better time to showcase the creativity of the already massive Star Wars community? Back in 2007, Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks of DKE Toys curated an art exhibition in which 100 creators were invited to reimagine of the iconic Darth Vader helmet. This Vader Project toured the world, from California to Tokyo and London, for over three years. And looking back, the helmet art they collected is still stunning. So, in case you didn't see it at the time (or did, but forgot how beautiful it was), here it is again...

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K.I.A. by Alex Pardee

K.I.A. by Alex Pardee

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Untitled by Amanda Visell

Untitled by Amanda Visell

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Darthodontics by Andrew Bell

Darthodontics by Andrew Bell

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Darth Brandou by Andrew Brandou

Darth Brandou by Andrew Brandou

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Darth Vader is Gay by Anthony Ausgang

Darth Vader is Gay by Anthony Ausgang

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inVader by Attaboy

inVader by Attaboy

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Support Your Local Sith by Axis

Support Your Local Sith by Axis

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Untitled by Aye Jay

Untitled by Aye Jay

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A Blinging Hope by Bill McMullen

A Blinging Hope by Bill McMullen

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Air Heads by Bob Dob

Air Heads by Bob Dob

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Untitled by Bryan Flynn, Hybrid Design

Untitled by Bryan Flynn, Hybrid Design

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Tricked by Bryan Morris

Tricked by Bryan Morris

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Pink Is Power by Buff Monster

Pink Is Power by Buff Monster

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Please Come to the Rainbow Light by Bwana Spoons

Please Come to the Rainbow Light by Bwana Spoons

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Bounty Hunter by BXH Hikaru

Bounty Hunter by BXH Hikaru

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Untitled by Cam de Leon

Untitled by Cam de Leon

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Darth Invaded by Cameron Tiede

Darth Invaded by Cameron Tiede

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The Best Gift of Galaxy by Chino

The Best Gift of Galaxy by Chino

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The Mastervader by Crash

The Mastervader by Crash

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Untitled by Dalek

Untitled by Dalek

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Atrum Carptum by Damon Soule

Atrum Carptum by Damon Soule

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Darth Bacon by Dan Goodsell

Darth Bacon by Dan Goodsell

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Untitled by David Flores

Untitled by David Flores

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All Star, No War by Sun-Min Kim & David Horvath

All Star, No War by Sun-Min Kim & David Horvath

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Darth Fink by David S. Krys, DSK Designs

Darth Fink by David S. Krys, DSK Designs

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This Is Not What I Had in Mind by Dave Pressler

This Is Not What I Had in Mind by Dave Pressler

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Untitled by Dehara

Untitled by Dehara

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Cherub Troopers of Death by Derek Hess

Cherub Troopers of Death by Derek Hess

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Paradise by Devilrobots

Paradise by Devilrobots

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Episode VII - A New Mole by DGPH

Episode VII - A New Mole by DGPH

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Full Metal Vader by Eelus

Full Metal Vader by Eelus

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I'm Going Up by Erick Scarecrow

I'm Going Up by Erick Scarecrow

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L.A. Darth Vader by Estevan Oriol

L.A. Darth Vader by Estevan Oriol

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Darth Mushroom by Fawn Gehweiler

Darth Mushroom by Fawn Gehweiler

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Unavader by Verg

Unavader by Verg

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Rust Vader by Frank Kozik

Rust Vader by Frank Kozik

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Untitled by Gargamel

Untitled by Gargamel

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Untitled by Aye Jay

Untitled by Aye Jay

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Chump Vader by Gary Taxali

Chump Vader by Gary Taxali

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Carmen Mirandarth by Girls Drawin Girls

Carmen Mirandarth by Girls Drawin Girls

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Villains by Gris Grimly

Villains by Gris Grimly

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FTW by Haze XXL

FTW by Haze XXL

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Kurai no Kurai by Huck Gee

Kurai no Kurai by Huck Gee

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Psychedelic Master by Itokin Park

Psychedelic Master by Itokin Park

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Untitled by Otto Seibold

Untitled by Otto Seibold

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Untitled by Jeff Soto

Untitled by Jeff Soto

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Voices in My Head by Jeremyville

Voices in My Head by Jeremyville

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Death-Starry Night by Jermaine Rogers

Death-Starry Night by Jermaine Rogers

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Untitled by Jessie Hernandez

Untitled by Jessie Hernandez

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Hanus by Jim Koch

Hanus by Jim Koch

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The Revenge of Mr. Hahn by Joe Hahn

The Revenge of Mr. Hahn by Joe Hahn

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Untitled by Joe Ledbetter

Untitled by Joe Ledbetter

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Principle's Premonition of Bully's Intention by Jophen Stein

Principle's Premonition of Bully's Intention by Jophen Stein

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Untitled by Kano

Untitled by Kano

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Dart H Vader by Kii Arens

Dart H Vader by Kii Arens

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Darth Banana by Mad Barbarians

Darth Banana by Mad Barbarians

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Untitled by Mad

Untitled by Mad

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Root of All Evil by Madtwinz

Root of All Evil by Madtwinz

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Darth From Above by Marc Ecko

Darth From Above by Marc Ecko

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The Clear Cut Line by Mark Bodnar

The Clear Cut Line by Mark Bodnar

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R.I.P. Vader by Mark A27

R.I.P. Vader by Mark A27

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Light Speed by Mars-1

Light Speed by Mars-1

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Dark Lord of the Slits by Martin Ontiveros

Dark Lord of the Slits by Martin Ontiveros

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Everything and Nothing by The Melvins

Everything and Nothing by The Melvins

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Untitled by Michelle Valigura

Untitled by Michelle Valigura

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Vader Calavera by Mike Giant

Vader Calavera by Mike Giant

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Darth Fader by Mister Cartoon

Darth Fader by Mister Cartoon

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Make Love Not War by Mitch O'Connell

Make Love Not War by Mitch O'Connell

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GLooMy SiDe by Mori Chack

GLooMy SiDe by Mori Chack

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I Am Your Father, I Am Mr. Yeah Kou by Mr. Clement

I Am Your Father, I Am Mr. Yeah Kou by Mr. Clement

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Untitled by Nanosphere

Untitled by Nanosphere

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Can I Help It I'm In Love by Niagara

Can I Help It I'm In Love by Niagara

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Untitled by Olive 47

Untitled by Olive 47

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Nauga-Vader by Paul Frank

Nauga-Vader by Paul Frank

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Spy Vader Spy by Peter Kuper

Spy Vader Spy by Peter Kuper

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Darmani by The Pizz

Darmani by The Pizz

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Praise the Lord by Plasticgod

Praise the Lord by Plasticgod

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Scarred Mind by Playskewl

Scarred Mind by Playskewl

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Lord of Lords by Ragnar

Lord of Lords by Ragnar

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Work Vader by Mori Katsura (Real X Head)

Work Vader by Mori Katsura (Real X Head)

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A Disturbance in the Force by Robbie Conal

A Disturbance in the Force by Robbie Conal

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The Upside of Evil by Ron English

The Upside of Evil by Ron English

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Secret Vader by Secretbase Hiddy

Secret Vader by Secretbase Hiddy

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Darth Tipua by Josh Agle (Shag)

Darth Tipua by Josh Agle (Shag)

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Haunted Vader Helmet by Shawn Smith

Haunted Vader Helmet by Shawn Smith

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Untitled by Simone Legno, Tokidoki

Untitled by Simone Legno, Tokidoki

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Doom Vader by Sket-One

Doom Vader by Sket-One

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Dork Side by Steven Daily

Dork Side by Steven Daily

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Son of the Suns by Suckadelic

Son of the Suns by Suckadelic

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Untitled by T9G

Untitled by T9G

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Honor They Father by Tim Biskup

Honor They Father by Tim Biskup

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The Dark in Mind by Touma

The Dark in Mind by Touma

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Thunder Vader by Tristan Eaton & AZK One Thunderdog Studios

Thunder Vader by Tristan Eaton & AZK One Thunderdog Studios

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Peace Vader by Troy Alders

Peace Vader by Troy Alders

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Good vs. Evil by Urbanmedium

Good vs. Evil by Urbanmedium

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R.I.P. DBAS by Usugrow

R.I.P. DBAS by Usugrow

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Vader VanBeatle by VanBeater

Vader VanBeatle by VanBeater

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Untitled by Wade Lageose, Lageose Design

Untitled by Wade Lageose, Lageose Design

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I Have You Now! by Winston Smith

I Have You Now! by Winston Smith

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Join the Happy Side by Yoko D'Holbachie

Join the Happy Side by Yoko D'Holbachie

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