11:33am Monday 29th June 2009
HIS black hood and mask and deep breathing has made him Hollywood’s most iconic villain.
Yet despite his evil deeds in Star Wars thousands of fans turned out to meet the real Darth Vader, aka Dave Prowse, when he descended on Eastleigh.
He brought a fleet of stormtroopers, Yoda, R2D2, 8ft wookiee Chewbacca as well as numerous treasures from the cult George Lucas blockbuster.
He was joined at the toy fair at Fleming Park Leisure Centre by other stars from the film including Eastleigh ewok Michael Henbury.
Michael said: “I was thrilled to be in the film and it has led to parts in Willow and other movies.
“This is the first convention I’ve been to and I just got involved because it was in my home town but I was amazed at the turnout and the costumes people are wearing.”
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