About popularity of George Lucas’ legendary film series, Star Wars is superfluous to speak. Star Wars has spawned a media franchise outside the film series called the Expanded Universe including books, television series, computer and video games, and comic books. When some Star Wars memorabilia are offered on sale, interest of fans and collectors is always huge. So, it will be on December 15th and 16th, when Profiles in History will offer items from the original three Star Wars films at its Drama, Action, Romance: The Hollywood Auction.
The most interesting film props from the Star Wars which will be offered at the upcoming auction include: an original X-Wing Fighter filming miniature from the episode IV – A New Hope, expected to fetch $80,000 – $120,000; an Imperial Royal Guard helmet from the episode VI – Return of the Jedi, estimated $40,000 – $60,000 and from the same episode Luke Skywalker’s stunt lightsaber, estimated $30,000 – $50,000 and Scout Trooper Blaster with production made holster, estimated $10,000 – $15,000; Rebel Alliance pilot helmet from the episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, expected to fetch $20,000 – $30,000; a rejected Yoda head made for production by Industrial Light & Magic, expected to fetch $4,000 – $6,000.