Pawn Stars: "MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!" Top Star Wars Items of All Time

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The original fourth draft of Star Wars signed by George Lucas is valued at $25,000 and authenticated, with a collection of action figures, trading cards, and props from the franchise potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Despite negotiations and offers, the seller emphasizes the rarity and high value of the items, declining lower offers and seeking top dollar for the collectibles.

Insights

  • The original fourth and final draft of Star Wars, signed by George Lucas, was valued at $25,000 and authenticated as authentic, despite not being used in the movie, showcasing its significant worth as a collector's item.
  • The Star Wars franchise post the first movie was immensely successful, with extensive marketing and merchandise contributing to the high value of collectibles, like a rare prototype of a rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure valued at a minimum of $125,000, highlighting the exceptional rarity and worth of such items.

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  • What is the value of the original Star Wars script?

    $25,000

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Summary

00:00

Rare Star Wars Script Signed by Lucas

  • The script is the original fourth and final draft of Star Wars signed by George Lucas.
  • The script was given to a student at the University of Southern California for winning a contest.
  • The script was revised and given out to multiple people to sell the story.
  • Despite initial rejections, 20th Century Fox eventually backed the movie.
  • The script is valued at $25,000 and authenticated by a Star Wars expert.
  • The expert confirms the authenticity of George Lucas's signature on the script.
  • The expert determines that the script was not used in the movie but is still valuable.
  • Life-size Star Wars figures of Jar Jar and Darth Maul are offered for sale.
  • The figures were promotional items from Pepsi and Frito-Lay.
  • The figures are not purchased due to their size and potential resale challenges.

14:40

Rare Star Wars Collection Valued at $150,000

  • The collection of Return of the Jedi action figures is from 1983, unopened, and in good condition, valued at $6,000.
  • Star Wars franchise post the first movie was highly successful, with extensive marketing and merchandise.
  • Concerns raised about the obscurity of characters in the collection, but potential high value due to rarity.
  • Expert Steve explains the variety of characters in the collection, emphasizing their collectibility.
  • Rarity of certain figures, like the Spanish Admiral Ackbar, adds significant value to the collection.
  • Overall, the collection is in excellent condition, with unpunched cards, enhancing its value for collectors.
  • Estimated value of the collection is around $4,250, with potential for higher due to rarity and condition.
  • Offer made for $500 due to the time-consuming process of selling each item individually.
  • Introduction of a rare prototype of a rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure, valued at $50,000.
  • Expert appraisal values the Boba Fett prototype at a minimum of $125,000, potentially higher due to extreme rarity.
  • Negotiations for the Boba Fett prototype reach $150,000, but seller declines offers below $150,000.
  • Introduction of a Star Wars Ewok telephone from 1984, in good condition, seeking $175, eventually sold for $95.
  • Display of Star Wars Topps trading cards, including multi-signed cards with rare signatures like Harrison Ford and Alec Guinness.
  • Rare signed Star Wars poster featuring signatures of George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, and John Williams, considered highly valuable and complete.

28:25

Star Wars Props Valued at $150,000

  • The set of props from the original Star Wars movies is valued at $75,000 to $100,000.
  • A one-of-a-kind piece is priced at $75,000, totaling $150,000 for both.
  • Despite negotiations, the seller insists on $150,000 for the props.
  • An offer of $100,000 is made, but the seller declines, emphasizing the time and expense involved in selling.
  • A lunch meeting is suggested as an alternative to the deal.
  • A Star Wars expert is consulted to authenticate the props, confirming their value at around $75,000.
  • A rare Blaster prop is highlighted as a centerpiece, with an estimated value of $75,000.
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