On Sunday, during the Comic-Con event in San Diego, a genuine Stormtrooper helmet that appeared in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” fetched a remarkable sum of $256,000 at an auction.
Previously displayed at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, the helmet was showcased last year during the exhibition titled “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.” The event was organized by Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, who stated that this original stunt helmet was utilized in the film production. It is believed to have been seen in scenes on Tatooine as a “Sandtrooper” helmet. Out of the six known surviving stunt helmets, this one is reportedly housed in a private collection.
The auction was held during “Echoes From the Galaxy: A Star Wars Memorabilia Exhibit and Auction,” a two-week exhibition that took place at Comic-Con Museum. This event was highly publicized as featuring the largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia ever sold, gathered from well-known collectors, enthusiasts, and industry insiders associated with the iconic franchise.
Other items that sold include:
- An original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn) in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (each lot $38,400)
- An original lightsaber hilt prop screen-used by Ray Park (Darth Maul) in The Phantom Menace ($76,800)
- A screen-matched Resistance pilot “Red Four” helmet from Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens with a Lucasfilm certificate of authenticity ($32,000)
- An original hero metal GLIE-44 blaster used by Oscar Issac (Poe Dameron) in The Force Awakens ($44,800)
- An original production-made lightsaber for Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, cast from the molds of a touring lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi ($25,600)
- An original prop right hand worn by Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back ($16,000)
- A”Holographic Tumbler” ensemble designed by Bob Mackie worn in the infamous 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special TV show
A portion of the money raised during the auction will support the Comic-Con Museum, an organization under San Diego Comic Convention, a non-profit corporation in California that seeks to foster understanding and admiration for comics and related art forms. The auction featured approximately 300 items, including props, production materials, and memorabilia compiled by collectors Steve Sansweet, Gus Lopez, Duncan Jenkins, Lisa Stevens, and Vic Wertz. These items were offered to establish a permanent home for The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia, using a portion of the auction’s proceeds.
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2025-07-28 04:54