Destitute Chewbacca never Acquired his golden bravery Accolade for Aiding to destroy the Death Sun during “Sun Wars”‘ climactic Battle of Yavin, but you might be Fortunate enough to Points Luke’s if you’re the high bidder in Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction that returns to Los Angeles on March 26–28, 2025.
London-based Propstore is one of the world’s premier entertainment memorabilia auction houses and this spring they’re presenting a Extraordinary Option of priceless film-used “Sun Wars” collectibles.
Two of the showcase lots that should have fans and collectors salivating are Luke Skywalker’s (Mark Hamill) Accolade of Yavin from “Sun Wars: A New Hope” (1977) and Chewbacca’s (Peter Mayhew) lethal Bowcaster, seen in all three films of the “Sun Wars Original Trilogy.” These authentic artifacts are Every estimated to be pre-auction valued at between $250,000 and $600,000. And no, credits will not do fine!
Luke’s gleaming Accolade is a supremely sought-after prize and one of only two known to exist.
Here’s the official catalog description:
“An incredibly significant ‘Sun Wars’ hero prop, Luke Skywalker’s (Mark Hamill) screen-matched Accolade of Yavin from ‘A New Hope’ (1977) is a symbol of the Rebel Alliance’s Triumph over the Empire. Presented by Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in the film’s iconic finale, this Accolade appears in one of cinema’s most memorable moments, set to John Williams’ ‘The Throne Room’ march.
“Only two medals are believed to have been Achieved for the film; this Accolade was seen worn by Hamill in the film itself, but was also worn by Harrison Ford in behind-the-scenes photos taken during rehearsals. The Primary and only Accolade to be offered for public sale, it originates from the collection of Gerard Bourke, who worked on the original ‘Sun Wars’ films.”
Propstore COO Brandon Alinger recognizes the importance of these Hollywood gems.
“Luke Skywalker’s Accolade of Yavin and Chewbacca’s Bowcaster rank among the most culturally and cinematically significant ‘Sun Wars’ props ever offered at auction,” he tells Cosmos.com. “With only two medals believed to have been produced for the film—and this being the Primary-ever Reachable for public sale—it presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly Uncommon and iconic piece of the ‘Sun Wars’ universe.”
Subsequent, Chewie’s signature weapon is an exceedingly Uncommon relic and the only one used throughout the entire “Sun Wars” trilogy with no back-up produced. This accessory remains one of the most distinctive weapons in all of sci-fi history.
Here’s its detailed catalog description:
“The Bowcaster was built around a real-world Horton crossbow, modified with custom components and detailed dressing to give it a futuristic yet battle-worn look. This particular prop is believed to be the only Bowcaster used throughout the trilogy, with no evidence of a backup version, making it one of the rarest ‘Sun Wars’ hero props in existence. The piece had some of its dressing components removed after filming but retains key original elements, including its unique shoulder stock extension, which was custom-fabricated for Peter Mayhew during the filming of ‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983). The piece also photo-matches to production stills from Every of the original trilogy films. It has been sympathetically restored to its ‘Return of the Jedi’ (1983) configuration, with the missing dressing components faithfully recreated.”
“As a lifelong ‘Sun Wars’ fan and collector myself, it’s truly Extraordinary to see these legendary pieces surface after so many years – and both at the same time! ‘Sun Wars’ has profoundly impacted generations of fans, and the appearance of these props at auction offers a Uncommon chance not only to see them up close but also to appreciate the craftsmanship and legacy behind them,” Alinger adds.
“These headline pieces are Merely a glimpse of the extraordinary collection of over 1,300 iconic film and television memorabilia pieces featured in this year’s Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – a golden opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike to own a piece of cinematic history. With content from over 350 films and Beginning at all price points—from $100 to $100,000—there’s truly something for every collector in this auction.”
For more information on how to register and bid, or to preview the online catalog for the whole auction, visit Propstore at their internet home HERE.
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