Iconic C-3PO Star Wars Helmet Sells for $838,750

Some downsizing is easier than others. Take English actor Anthony Daniels, best known for playing the talkative and anxious protocol droid C-3PO in all the Star Wars films. The 77-year-old actor sold much of his memorabilia from those movies, including the iconic gold C-3PO helmet he wore in the groundbreaking 1977 film Star Wars: A […]

An X-Wing Model from the Original ‘Star Wars’ Sells for $3.1 Million

This was the auction science-fiction fans were looking for. Heritage’s Greg Jein Collection Hollywood Platinum Signature Auction, which featured more than 550 iconic models, props, costumes, and art from the fabled collection of Oscar- and Emmy-nominated visual effects artist Greg Jein, realized $13,611,406 last weekend, Oct. 14-15. The two-day event had become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood […]

Action Figures and Toys Showcase 1970s and ’80s Fun

The 1970s and ’80s were golden ages for entertainment geared toward kids, a time when movies and TV shows were dominated by brave superheroes, out-of-this-world sci-fi adventures and action-packed cartoons. To have an amazing time, all you needed was a little imagination—and the kinds of treasures sold at Heritage Auctions’ June 8, Action Figures and […]

Star Wars Fans Strike at the Empire

When Star Wars was released in 1977, the movie instantly became a huge hit. Young moviegoers didn’t want to just see the movie, they wanted to own the unique toys that were based on it. Between 1978 and 1985, more than 300 million Star Wars action figures were sold. Starting in 1995, new Star Wars […]

Market Report — Comic Books

Comic books are hot collectibles, with those published between 1938 and 1979 being the most collectible. Many superheroes, including Batman and Superman, made their first appearances during that time in what are called “origin issues.”   “Batman is always very collectible. He’s still the No. 1 seller even today. Early Supermans are also on the top,” […]

Star Wars Toy Sets Record

A Star Wars toy set the third world auction record in the past two years. A prototype rocket firing Boba Fett, an action figure by Kenner made about 1979 set the world record for any Star Wars toy and a toy model. It sold for $185,850. This beat the old record (July 2019) by about […]

13 Terrific Summer Shows & Flea Markets

Summer is flea market season. With sunny weather and vacation days in mind, we have 13 upcoming markets that are worth a trip. Some of these spectacular markets come around a few times a year, a few others are monthly. But each is renowned for its size, variety of items, negotiable prices and popularity among […]