Somewhere out there, someone is looking at an old box of trading cards and wondering whether it should be insured, framed, or escorted by Rebel security. A sealed 1977 Topps Star Wars trading card trade counter box has sold at Vectis Auctions for more than £22,000, or over $25,000, according to Jedi News. Yes, a box of Star Wars cards just went for the price of a decent used car. And honestly, in the world of vintage Star Wars collecting, that is not even as ridiculous as it sounds. A Sealed Piece of 1977 Star Wars History The key word here is sealed. The original 1977 Topps Star Wars trading cards were not made to become museum pieces. They were made to be opened, traded, chewed over, shoved into pockets, bent in school bags, and eventually lost in the great childhood black hole where stickers, comics, and lunch money go…
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New Hot Toys Darth Vader Mustafar Edition Stuns Collectors with Fiery Detail and LED Display
Sideshow and Hot Toys have once again raised the bar for Star Wars collectors with their latest announcement — an exclusive Darth Vader “Mustafar – Artisan Edition” 1/6 scale figure, inspired by Revenge of the Sith. The reveal showcases a jaw-dropping level of craftsmanship that captures Vader’s tragic transformation with incredible realism and artistry. This isn’t just another Darth Vader release. It’s an emotional, cinematic tribute to the moment Anakin Skywalker truly became the Dark Lord of the Sith. A Masterpiece of Design The Mustafar Artisan Edition stands as one of the most detailed Hot Toys creations to date. Every component — from the textures of Vader’s burned skin to the intricate layers of his armor — has been recreated with obsessive precision. Collectors can expect: The figure also includes LED and non-LED lightsaber hilts, allowing collectors to display both illuminated and static versions. The Mustafar Display Base One of…