A RARE toy figure of Luke Skywalker could fetch as much as £60,000 at auction.
It features an early “double-telescoping” lightsaber which emerges from the Star Wars hero’s right arm.
A rare toy figure of Luke Skywalker could fetch as much as £60,000 at auctionCredit: BNPSThe toy features an early 'double-telescoping' lightsaber which emerges from the Star Wars hero’s right armCredit: BNPSThe design was soon axed for being too complicated and expensive to make — sending its value to collectors soaring.
The toy was released by Kenner in 1978 — a year after the first film in the sci-fi blockbuster franchise.
It is still in its original sealed packaging.
From tongue scraping to saying no, here are 12 health trends to try in 2023The online sale by Hake’s Auctions, in Pennsylvania, US, ends at midnight on Wednesday.
Auctioneer Alex Winter said: “This is the highest-graded example of the double-telescoping Luke Skywalker we have ever offered.
"It is a truly remarkable piece for any serious Star Wars collection.”
Hake’s sold a 1979 Boba Fett prototype for a record £188,000 last year.
The sale takes place on Wednesday.
The design was soon axed for being too complicated and expensive to make — sending its value to collectors soaringCredit: BNPSThe toy was released by Kenner in 1978 — a year after the first film in the sci-fi blockbuster franchiseCredit: BNPSThe online sale by Hake’s Auctions, in Pennsylvania, US, ends at midnight on WednesdayCredit: BNPS