{"product_id":"bryce-eller-star-wars-darth-vader-signed-vintage-factors-inc-original-poster-from-1977-with-quote","title":"Bryce Eller \"Star Wars Darth Vader\" signed vintage Factors INC original poster from 1977 with QUOTE!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery autograph is hand-signed by the actor.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: the autograph you will receive may not be the EXACT one shown here. We have quantities available, and the image shown here is a sample only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePen color could vary, and you cannot choose pen color or placement. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYour autograph price includes the signed item and COA. All photos come is a protective cover. Standard pop toys comes in pop protector. Larger pops do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf a photo was taken during the signing we will include (as a courtesy) a 4x6 print out, however note that photographs of the celebrity signing the autographs are not always available, however, every single autograph sold on our site comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. COA stickers are typically placed on the back of photos and sides of POP toys, but some may be on the front. You cannot choose COA sticker placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eInternational customers - Please remember you are responsible for any and all taxes or duties your country requires as per the law (we do not cover taxes).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eABOUT MR. ELLER:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"That STAR WARS poster hanging on your bedroom wall\"....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryce Eller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the man who donned the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003er costume for countless live appearances in the 1970s \u0026amp; 80s. Without Bryce’s live portrayals of this iconic character the caché that \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLord Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e may never have developed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was Bryce who appeared as the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSith Lord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e during the \u003cb\u003eMann's Chinese Theatre\u003c\/b\u003e in Hollywood for their hand and foot print ceremony on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1977… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand to this day it is Bryce’s foot prints (wearing \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVader’s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e boots) and Bryce’s \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e signature that millions of people see each year in from of the infamous theater in Los Angeles, CA. But his Vader appearances didn’t stop there! Virtually every charity event, mall appearance and even that parade in 1978 in San Anselmo, Northern California where the first appearance of Boba Fett was made featured Bryce as the towering villain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e TV appearances include “\u003ci\u003eThe Donny \u0026amp; Marie Show\u003c\/i\u003e” and the stage that every actor covets to be on, that of the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcademy Awards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e! That’s right, when \u003cb\u003eOscar Winner John Mollo\u003c\/b\u003e(won in 1978 for \u003ci\u003eBest Costume Design\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e) appeared on stage to accept his statuette it was Bryce in the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e costume who appeared on stage with him seen by over 1-billion people worldwide!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut it’s not just the appearances that firm up his contribution to our favorite baddie. Everyone young \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e fan who had a \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e poster hanging on their bedroom door when they were kids… it was Bryce’s \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e on that poster (from Factors Etc. Inc).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryce worked at Don Post Studios back in 1977 and was offered the job of playing \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e partly due to his height (he’s 6.5). Lucasfilm publicist Charley Lippincott and Producer Gary Kurtz came up with the idea of having appearances with \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e at various events and after trying it for the first time at the American Booksellers Association convention, it turned into a huge success with Bryce under the helmet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBryce left the live appearances behind, as well as a career in a band as a lead singer and bass played, to become an I.T. Architect\/Engineer. A lifelong job he had until he retired in 2020. He never shared his experience with his co-workers about being \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, remaining very private, it was a fond memory to hold for himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoolwaters Productions LLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is proud to be Bryce's \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eofficial\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e management company for appearances \u0026amp; autographs. His first official signing took place in Los Angeles CA on Tuesday January 13, 2026. A rare treat for any die-hard fan of the franchise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years parents brought their kids to various public appearances to meet \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in person and get an autograph…. And now it’s your chance to not only have Bryce sign “\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarth Vader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e” but for the first official time ever he will sign his name as well, making any autograph collector’s dream collection complete!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolwaters Official Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48255386321125,"sku":"ELLER-VADER-POSTER","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0860\/0549\/files\/VADER-poster-signed.jpg?v=1768415408","url":"https:\/\/cwzytu-nc.myshopify.com\/products\/bryce-eller-star-wars-darth-vader-signed-vintage-factors-inc-original-poster-from-1977-with-quote","provider":"Coolwaters Official Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}