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Wednesday, 22 June 2016 - 15:50

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Darth Vader, Chewbacca heading to Comic Con Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Comic Con has a special treat for Star Wars fans this year. The actors behind Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Emperor Palpatine and R2-D2 will all be attending the convention, held in the Dutch capital on August 27th and 28th this year, BuzzE reports. In addition to meeting these actors these actors - Dave Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Ian Mcdiarmid and Kenny Baker - Star Wars fans will also have opportunity to see original film props, including the Yoda hands used in 1980's The Empire Strike Back. The convention will also display props from Guardians of the Galaxy, Indiana Jones and Doctor Who. Other actors attending includes Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy, Sean Astin from Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones' Hordor Kristian Nairn.

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