May the Auction Be With You: Star Wars Collectibles Go Online
With The Rise of Skywalker set to hit theaters on December 18th, Sotheby’s has opened a digital treasure chest that’s as full as the galaxy itself. Blink, and you might miss over 100 items that span the whole Star Wars timeline—from dusty posters to action figures that still pop when you shake them.
Price Tag Showdown
- Hundreds to tens of thousands: Each item starts around £100 and tops out at a whopping £60,000.
- Prototypes & Heels: A 1976 Imperial Stormtrooper helmet, the forerunner of a paid avatar, is valued between £30,000 and £60,000 (about S$53,600–S$107,300).
- Game Day Deals: The Empire Strikes Back figures, plus a Mini‑Millennium Falcon, sit in the £7,000–£10,000 range.
- Signed Seals: A 1976 poster advertising A New Hope, autographed by Mark Hamill himself, runs between £5,000 and £8,000.
Behind the Scenes
Bruce Marchant, Sotheby’s film poster wizard, told Reuters, “It took a year of globe‑trotting to gather pieces from every corner—film sets, original posters, concept art, props, toys—aiming to give fans a holistic sci‑fi snapshot.” That’s a lot of Yoda‑style research!
When Does the Bidding Fire Up?
The auction kicked off last week and will run all the way until December 13.
Next Up: The Big Screening
All this hype just to drive folks to a movie that starts rolling on December 18th. Activating the collectible craze before the new chapter arrives—now that’s a mission that’s bound to make fans swoon and collectors smile.
