1980s Darth Vader Star Wars Movie Promo Long Sleeve Tee
This is a certified relic from the original trilogy era: a licensed early 1980s Star Wars long sleeve t-shirt featuring Darth Vader in a bold, stylized print. With Lucasfilm Ltd. copyright and a rare Artex tag, this piece was manufactured in the U.S.A. and distributed during the height of Star Wars’ cultural grip between Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The shirt’s arresting blue-and-black grid-style backdrop, layered behind the commanding glittery helmet of the Darth Vader, captures the graphic trends of early ’80s sci-fi marketing. It’s a pre-prequel era artifact—long before mass merchandising diluted the aesthetic.
Constructed from 100% cotton with a soft, ribbed mock neck and thick cuffs, the shirt’s cut and fabric weight scream true vintage. The graphic is applied with a heavy, tactile ink that has aged beautifully, giving it a subtly cracked texture without flaking or compromising legibility. A clean “LUCASFILM LTD” print lies just under the composition, fully intact and deeply saturated. This piece sits on a worn-in, charcoal black base that has faded to a perfect vintage gray, balanced and even.
Tagged Large. Measures 21.5x26
Flaws - Minor signs of wear, faded
This long sleeve stands as a rare survivor of licensed Star Wars apparel predating the 1990s revival boom. With the resurgence in original trilogy memorabilia and genuine early Lucasfilm merchandise fetching record highs, this tee holds strong appeal for collectors, longtime fans, and pop culture archivists alike. Expect continued appreciation in both cultural and resale value.
This is a certified relic from the original trilogy era: a licensed early 1980s Star Wars long sleeve t-shirt featuring Darth Vader in a bold, stylized print. With Lucasfilm Ltd. copyright and a rare Artex tag, this piece was manufactured in the U.S.A. and distributed during the height of Star Wars’ cultural grip between Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The shirt’s arresting blue-and-black grid-style backdrop, layered behind the commanding glittery helmet of the Darth Vader, captures the graphic trends of early ’80s sci-fi marketing. It’s a pre-prequel era artifact—long before mass merchandising diluted the aesthetic.
Constructed from 100% cotton with a soft, ribbed mock neck and thick cuffs, the shirt’s cut and fabric weight scream true vintage. The graphic is applied with a heavy, tactile ink that has aged beautifully, giving it a subtly cracked texture without flaking or compromising legibility. A clean “LUCASFILM LTD” print lies just under the composition, fully intact and deeply saturated. This piece sits on a worn-in, charcoal black base that has faded to a perfect vintage gray, balanced and even.
Tagged Large. Measures 21.5x26
Flaws - Minor signs of wear, faded
This long sleeve stands as a rare survivor of licensed Star Wars apparel predating the 1990s revival boom. With the resurgence in original trilogy memorabilia and genuine early Lucasfilm merchandise fetching record highs, this tee holds strong appeal for collectors, longtime fans, and pop culture archivists alike. Expect continued appreciation in both cultural and resale value.
This is a certified relic from the original trilogy era: a licensed early 1980s Star Wars long sleeve t-shirt featuring Darth Vader in a bold, stylized print. With Lucasfilm Ltd. copyright and a rare Artex tag, this piece was manufactured in the U.S.A. and distributed during the height of Star Wars’ cultural grip between Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). The shirt’s arresting blue-and-black grid-style backdrop, layered behind the commanding glittery helmet of the Darth Vader, captures the graphic trends of early ’80s sci-fi marketing. It’s a pre-prequel era artifact—long before mass merchandising diluted the aesthetic.
Constructed from 100% cotton with a soft, ribbed mock neck and thick cuffs, the shirt’s cut and fabric weight scream true vintage. The graphic is applied with a heavy, tactile ink that has aged beautifully, giving it a subtly cracked texture without flaking or compromising legibility. A clean “LUCASFILM LTD” print lies just under the composition, fully intact and deeply saturated. This piece sits on a worn-in, charcoal black base that has faded to a perfect vintage gray, balanced and even.
Tagged Large. Measures 21.5x26
Flaws - Minor signs of wear, faded
This long sleeve stands as a rare survivor of licensed Star Wars apparel predating the 1990s revival boom. With the resurgence in original trilogy memorabilia and genuine early Lucasfilm merchandise fetching record highs, this tee holds strong appeal for collectors, longtime fans, and pop culture archivists alike. Expect continued appreciation in both cultural and resale value.
