Star Wars

In this photo released by Mark Fordham on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2008, Fordham dressed as Star Wars character Darth Vader, center, poses with other characters for the 118th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 1, 2007. Over the course of more than 20 years, this 44-year-old from Provo, Utah, has been slowly piecing together and improving his Vader ensemble, beginning with a simple jumpsuit/vampire cape combo. Today, the outfit weighs more than 40 pounds, and features a real electronic panel with blinking lights and voice mic, a vacuum-molded helmet, and a cape Fordham made himself from $30-a-yard wool crepe.