Tag: Star Wars
Frank Frazetta war paintings headline at Hake’s Americana
Two war paintings by legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta led an auction at Hake’s Americana last week. Both canvases were originally produced in the mid-1960s for American comic book series […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-07-18
Han Solo’s blaster brings a record $550,000 at Julien’s Auctions
Han Solo’s blaster from Return of the Jedi has sold at auction in Las Vegas for $550,000, making it one of the most expensive movie props of all time. The […]
2018-06-25
Original Star Wars Death Star panel to exceed $11,000?
A piece of the original Death Star from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope is offered in an upcoming eBay auction hosted by Hollywood Memorabilia. Bidding on the present […]
By Tom Meyrick
2018-05-30
Han Solo’s Return of the Jedi blaster up for auction
Han Solo’s original blaster from Return of the Jedi is heading for sale this summer at Julien’s Auctions. The iconic prop is one of the most famous weapons in movie […]
By Dan Wade
2018-04-27
Obi-Wan Kenobi figure sets new Star Wars toy auction record
A vintage Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure has become the world’s most valuable Star Wars toy ever sold at auction. The figure sold for more than $75,000 at Hake’s Americana, more […]
2017-12-06
Carrie Fisher’s original Star Wars scripts up for sale
Carrie Fisher’s original Star Wars scripts are set to auction next month, as part of a major sale at Profiles in History. The sale will offer the late actress’ collection […]
2017-09-15
Rare Star Wars memorabilia up for auction in London
A selection of rare Star Wars props and costumes will lead a major sale of movie memorabilia in London this month. The Prop Store auction takes place at the BFI […]
2017-09-04
R2-D2 sells for $2.75 million to set new Star Wars auction record
An R2-D2 robot has become the world’s most expensive piece of Star Wars memorabilia, after it sold at auction in California for $2.75 million. The robot had been painstakingly recreated […]
2017-07-05
Here’s Why This Vintage Star Wars Figure Just Sold For Over $27,000
A vintage Star Wars toy has sold for more than $27,000 at auction in the U.K. The ‘Vinyl Cape Jawa figure was released in 1978, and is regarded as the […]
2017-05-30
Denver Star Wars exhibition displays the Power of Costume
Star Wars fans have the chance to explore their favourite characters at the Denver Art Museum, with the blockbuster exhibition ‘Star Wars and the Power of Costume’. The exhibition features […]
2017-01-05
Major new Star Wars exhibition set to open at London’s O2
An upcoming exhibition in London will offer Star Wars fans a completely new way to look at their favourite characters. The STAR WARS Identities exhibition combines movie memorabilia, interactive technology […]
2016-09-26
Original Star Wars effects camera to sell in Prop Store London auction
A vintage movie camera used to shoot all three original Star Wars films is heading for auction in the U.K later this month. The ILM Motion Control ‘Rama’ Camera was […]
2016-09-09
Phil Tippet’s special effects archive to auction at the Prop Store
The movie memorabilia collection of visual effects legend Phil Tippet will be offered during a special Prop Store auction next month. Tippet’s pioneering work on films such as the Star […]
2016-09-06
Rare Boba Fett figure sets new Star Wars toy auction record in U.K
A rare Boba Fett action figure has become the world’s most valuable Star Wars figure, after smashing its auction estimate in the U.K. The figure was part of a French […]
2016-07-20
Star Wars X-Wing miniature for sale at Profiles in History
An original X-Wing fighter miniature will lead a selection of Star Wars memorabilia at Profiles in History later this month. The model, created by the film’s original production team, is […]