Star Wars Artifacts Auction: A Collector's Guide to Investing in Cinematic History

The upcoming auction at the Comic-Con Museum on July 27, 2025, presents a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire rare Star Wars artifacts. This event, a collaboration between Julien's Auctions, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and the Comic-Con Museum, offers a curated selection of over 200 items from the "ECHOES from the GALAXY" exhibit. The auction highlights include iconic pieces like a screen-used Stormtrooper helmet from "A New Hope" and Obi-Wan Kenobi's stunt lightsaber from "The Phantom Menace." For those looking to invest in Star Wars memorabilia, the auction provides a chance to own a piece of cinematic history. The market for vintage Star Wars items has been steadily increasing, with some items fetching high prices at auction. For example, a Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi 12 Back-A double-telescoping action figure sold for $76,700 in 2017. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Comic-Con Museum and support the creation of The Saga Museum, making it a worthwhile investment for both collectors and the future of the franchise. The auction is a strategic move to breathe life into a groundbreaking vision, with the mission to provide robust and meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural programming. This is a chance to own a piece of history and contribute to a legacy.