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.
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A rare toy figure of Luke Skywalker could fetch as much as £60,000 at auctionCredit: BNPS
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The toy features an early ‘double-telescoping’ lightsaber which emerges from the Star Wars hero’s right armCredit: BNPS
The 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.
The 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.
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The design was soon axed for being too complicated and expensive to make — sending its value to collectors soaringCredit: BNPS
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The toy was released by Kenner in 1978 — a year after the first film in the sci-fi blockbuster franchiseCredit: BNPS
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The online sale by Hake’s Auctions, in Pennsylvania, US, ends at midnight on WednesdayCredit: BNPS
