Original Star Wars trilogy is center of next prestigious Sothebys auction

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will mark the final chapter in the Skywalker trilogy, and prestigious British auction house Sotheby’s is marking the occasion with a new event.

“Star Wars Online” collects trinkets, art pieces, and classic toys from the original trilogy, spanning between 1977 and 1983. That includes action figures of important characters like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. There’s even a still of Darth Vader’s head, entitled by “Bring Me the Head of Darth Vader,” designed by director and artist Clive Baker.

There are silk screen banners and action figures still in their original packaging — an integral part to Star Wars...

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