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Star Wars figured untouched for 40 years to sell for huge six figure sum

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Star Wars figured untouched for 40 years to sell for huge six figure sum
Star Wars figured untouched for 40 years to sell for huge six figure sum

A HAUL of sealed Star Wars figures untouched for 40 years is expected to sell for more than £400,000 next month.

The 400-strong collection, left forgotten in a cupboard, has been called the most important find to date for fans of the sci-fi films.

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A haul of sealed Star Wars figures untouched for 40 years is expected to sell for more than £400,000 next monthCredit: PA:Press Association

It includes 24 Yodas, eight Boba Fetts and eight Darth Vaders.

And a Luke Skywalker figure with a rare double-telescoping lightsaber may fetch £16,000.

They were unearthed when the owner told an old friend, auction boss Tom Tol­worthy, he was considering selling them.

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He bought multiple copies back in the 1970s and ‘80s — some for his children and the rest stored in their original shipping containers.

“Obviously, he had exceptional foresight,” commented Mr Tolworthy.

Star Wars expert Chuck Lang said: “They’re original, never removed from the cards, and many are in mint condition. They’re the real deal, and very impressive.”

“This is a once in a lifetime find. We’re a number of years out from when the original Star Wars movies were released, and to find so many figures of this quality all at once, untouched and in a non-collector’s hands, is just amazing.”

The sale will be in Denver, US, on February 1.

Isaac Crowson

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