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    Guy Breaks into Bad Robot Productions, Steals Darth Vader’s Helmet

    Mary Anne ButlerBy 1 Min Read

    It’s been a weird year for many reasons, and the news keeps reflecting that. The day after the passing of David Prowse, legendary statuesque actor who played “Star Wars” ultimate villain Darth Vader in the original trilogy, some guy broke into Bad Robot’s offices and stole an original iconic Vader helmet.

    Not only did he snag Vader’s helmet, but reports mention “a cart full” of additional “Star Wars” items.

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    According to TMZ who broke the news, Frank Herbert (we as “Dune” fans had a good laugh about this) broke into the Santa Monica studios Bad Robot Productions (JJ Abrams‘ company) and made off with at least two “Star Wars” helmets- Vader’s screen used original trilogy dome, and a Stormtrooper bucket.

    He was arrested shortly thereafter.

    All the stolen items have been returned to Bad Robot.



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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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