In recent months, we have seen a bumper harvest of entertainment souvenir auctions. Doctor Who Tadis, Stranger stuff Clothing and especially scary Blade Runner 2049 Support only a few items hit the block to attract collectors. But the biggest fish in this field is always Star Wars– Remember Boba Fett toys that made headlines last year?
This is Yavin's medal, especially Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker was awarded by Princess Leia in late 1977. “Star Wars: Episode 4” – New Hope. It is expected to be incredible value of up to $300,000 to $600,000, but its true value is priceless because no matter how the person who owns it pretends they can actually help them destroy the (first) Death Star, thus defeating The Evil Empire (until it hits it, the next movie).
According to the auction preview provided by Prostore, “the medal comes from the collection of Prop Man Gerard Bourke. This and Harrison Ford medals are held in a private collection and are the only two of the props’ existence. Example, maybe the only two movies. This is the first and only public sales medal.”
Luke's Yavin Medal has been “screen and photo-matched”, thanks to some unique features, including “Weathering in the upper corner”, which is different from the weathering seen on Ford medals in the movie. However, two actors Have done it At some point, wear this special medal, as the set photos show that “the rehearsal used the medal props interchangeably during rehearsal”, and when the camera rolls, this particular version is eventually handed over to Luke. So you will get some Han Solo residual Mojo along with your prize.
This special auction begins in March; the full catalog has not been released yet, but you can preview other items here, including screen matching Dead spirit Former Mortis from this evil Dead, Gremlins Puppets, and a “mosquito trapped in amber” Jurassic Parka wonderful trio that can be chaotic items.
But, there is another Star Wars The projects of interest, especially for Chewbacca fans who have remained frustrated for decades, have not won his own Yavin medal. (He did eventually inherit Han's medal The Rise of Skywalkerbut let's be a reality: that moment has long passed.
As Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew Star Wars Movie. As the Prostore release notes: “There is no evidence of a second or backup props. This is very important because only a few other hand proposals (if any) are used in these three movies.” To be like Wookiee To fight, you need to bid for an estimated $250,000-$300,000.
Learn more about the upcoming auction of Prostore here.
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