A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far way…
The first
Star Wars filmed was released in May 1977. Ground breaking visual effects catapulted writer/producer George Lucas into super stardom. The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards! Death Star, light sabers, youthful heroes and dark villains – the whole world was caught in this new Sci-Fi adventure.
What a simple story, too.
A young restless boy had dreams to see the galaxy. During a trade on his uncle`s farm, he acquired two androids, R2-D2 and C3P0. These droids would forever change his provincial life.
Young Luke Skywalker would meet his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi whose services was enlisted by Princess Leia through R2-D2. With the help of a rogue smuggler, Han Solo, and his first mate, Chewbacca; this little band of men and droids set out to rescue the Princess from the evil lord, Darth Vader.
Da, Da, Da, Da De-Da, Da De-Da – Imperial March, well, you get the gist.
They rescued the Princess. Luke used the Force. Death Star destroyed. The galaxy saved. Vader escaped.
First installment,
Episode IV: A New Hope, broke all box-office records. Today, it is currently one of the top 100 highest-grossing films of all time. It dropped from #1 to #57.
With the release of
The Force Awakens on December 18, this Sci-Fi film is set to break all existing records and be back on top as the #1 highest-grossing film of all time.
One auction house decided to take advantage of the fanatic-film frenzy. Sotheby`s in New York will hold its first ever auction completely dedicated to
Star Wars. Smart move.
You can bid online on any of the 600+ original action figures, coin sets and signed light sabers! Auction begins on Friday, December 11 at 10a.m. Eastern Standard Time. All you have to do is register to bid online; link at the bottom of the page.
Star Wars Auction
Signed Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Darth Vader Helmet, Master Replicas, 2006
With stand and plaque signed by Hayden Christensen, limited edition 399/500.
Signed Star Wars Boba Fett Helmet, Don Post, 1995
Signed by Jeremy Bulloch in gold ink, limited edition 286/600.
Signed Star Wars Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker `Version Two` Lightsaber, Master Replicas, 2002
With case and plaque signed by Mark Hamill, limited edition 378/500.
Star Wars A New Hope Han Solo blaster, Master Replicas, 2002
With plaque, limited edition 159/1500.
Five Star Wars boxed vehicles, 1980
Includes:
Power of the Force Tatooine Skiff.
Star Wars Sandcrawler.
Return of the Jedi Speeder Bike.
Star Wars Landspeeder Collectors Series.
Empire Strikes Back Slave 1.
Sotheby`s hammer down price not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. But can you put a price on histroy? Apparently, and a 12-25% buyer`s premium.
Come on, who wouldnn`t want to own a signed light saber or a cute Chewbacca toy? If you would like to bid on any of the 600+ items in Sotheby`s
Star Wars auction, please register
here.
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About the Author...
Chuck G. is a freelance blogger and celebrity interviewer based in Southern California. She`s quite the geek who likes to play arcade games and writes/produces short films. You may follow her on Twitter @chuckgwriter.
