Profiles In History-Star Wars items results

Author: bigbaddaddyvader
Date: 8-Apr-2007, 12:08 AM

Author: bigbaddaddyvader
Time: 8-Apr-2007 12:08 AM
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For those of you who may follow or are interested in original Star Wars props here are the latest round of results of the Star Wars items at the most recent PIH Hollywood Memorabilia auction held a couple of days ago:

SW Imperial tunic $8k
1 inch AT-AT $6k
1 inch Y-wing $4k
2 inch Falcon no bids
Windu AOTC stunt lightsaber $35k

The Falcon didn't sell primarily because there are serious,serious doubts as to authenticity.Personally I dont see any way it can be original as I have been reliably informed that the Falcon used in the shot they are claiming it was used in was a 32" model not the 2 1/2 inch model that was featured in this catalog.
More high prices for stunt sabers too.Seems to be about the going rate for a stunt saber these days although there are also usually some questions regarding items such as these.The only item I saw in this particular auction that I thought was pretty cool was the tunic but $8K is pretty steep.
Anyway just thought i would put them up for those of you who may be interested.

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Original Star Wars Props and Production Material

Author: C3PX
Time: 8-Apr-2007 8:31 PM
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It saddens me that PT stunt sabre is going for more than the OT models.

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape

Author: bigbaddaddyvader
Time: 8-Apr-2007 9:25 PM
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Well,to be fair,the AT-AT is a one inch model and the Y-Wing has questionable provenance thanks to Gary Kurtz.Sabers,PT or OT,always command a very high premium.Nothing says Star Wars like a lightsaber and you basically wont get a genuine OT saber in private hands so the PT ones are accessible hence the prices.
I still wouldn't take the chance on a prequel stunt though as the water has been muddied far too much with production items and casts from the original molds and recasts,etc.

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Original Star Wars Props and Production Material

Author: Darth Chaltab
Time: 8-Apr-2007 9:26 PM
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I think it's probably because it's, you know, a Lightsaber. I'm sure those are in higher demand than 1-2 inch models of ships.

Author: C3PX
Time: 8-Apr-2007 9:30 PM
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Yeah, that is understandable. Still amazing that imperial tunic went so "cheap".

"Every time Warb sighs, an angel falls into a vat of mapel syrup." - Gaffer Tape