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The Last Flight of Darth Vader Balloon? Help Us Save Him!
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Nearly 20 years ago, the Darth Vader balloon took to the skies for the very first time. Since
then, it has traveled the world, bringing joy to thousands of Star Wars fans, young and old, at
countless balloon festivals. What started as a personal dream became a shared project that has
put a smile on the faces of thousands.
But time has taken its toll. The balloon's envelope has aged, and for safety reasons, we will
soon no longer be able to fly. For the saga to continue, the original manufacturer, Cameron
Balloons (UK), must replace the fabric of the envelope. This is a costly undertaking that we
unfortunately cannot finance on our own.
Will 2025 be the last year for the Darth Vader balloon?
We sincerely hope not, and that's
why we are reaching out to you for help!
Why We Need You
To replace the envelope's fabric, we need to raise funds. Every contribution, big or small, will
help us reach our goal and allow Darth Vader to take flight again, continuing to inspire awe in
the sky.
Rewards: Become Part of the Legend and Get a Unique Souvenir!
To thank you for your generosity, we have created exclusive rewards that will not be sold
anywhere else.
You can make donations of smaller value but no goodies.
Starting at €50: A piece of the original envelope fabric, accompanied by a
certificate of authenticity. It's an opportunity to own a true collector's item!
Starting at €100: The fabric piece and its certificate + a special pin, designed
exclusively for this campaign.
Starting at €200: The fabric, certificate, pin + an exclusive "Bronze" donor patch
for the new Darth Vader balloon.
Starting at €300: The fabric, certificate, pin + an exclusive "Silver" donor patch.
Starting at €500: The fabric, certificate, pin + an exclusive "Gold" donor patch.
**And for our top supporters: The 3 largest donations will be invited to live an unforgettable
experience: a flight aboard the new Darth Vader balloon! (Flights will be scheduled based on
our flying calendar and locations.)**
Can't Donate? Help Us Share!
If you are unable to contribute financially, simply sharing this crowdfunding campaign is a
tremendous help. The more people the message reaches, the better our chances of reaching
our goal.
Thank you for your support, and may the Force be with us!
Dear friends,
It's official!
The Darth Vader Balloon will be taking to the skies again in the second half of 2026!
This spring, the balloon will be sent to the Cameron Balloons factory in Bristol, England, for extensive restoration work that will give it a second life.
All the black fabric on the helmet will be replaced to restore its original shape.
The funds raised through the crowdfunding campaign don't cover all the costs; the remainder will be financed from our own funds. Our goal is for this balloon to continue inspiring dreams as it soars through the sky.
Regarding the crowdfunding campaign, packages for contributors will be sent as soon as we have received the old fabric. Each piece of fabric will be numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Just a little more patience
A big thank you to everyone who donate already, we are at the moment participating to Fiesta, the balloon festival in Albuquerque.
Thank for all the support, the love, the words we got :)
According to our statistics, a single share raises an average of 30 euros.
Fundraising link :
Long Live the Darth Vader Balloon!! Cheers.