Star Wars-Fans beware: numerous original props from the early films will go under the hammer at an auction. Including a copy of one that was long thought lost X-Wing Fighters.
The X Wing Fighter model photographed from above. (Image: Heritage Auctions)
In the very first Star Wars—Film that was released in this country in 1977 war of stars and after expanding the franchise now Episode IV: A New Hope means they can be seen for the first time: the iconic spaceships in which Luke Skywalker and the rebels take on the all-powerful Empire and Darth Vader. The fighter planes are called because of their double wings X-Wings and are so close with the Star Wars-World linked, like lightsabers and Yoda. But in the early years there were no high-tech computer animations and special effects. Instead, large parts of the fictional universe, planets and backdrops were lovingly made by hand and then staged for the films.
Lost X-Wing-Model reappears
For a long time one of the miniature models was considered the X-Wings as disappeared. In fan circles it was even called “the missing X-wing”. But now it has unexpectedly resurfaced in a special estate. The auction house Heritage Auctions offers the special collector’s item as part of a collection that not only… Star Wars– should bring a light into the eyes of fans. Because all the pieces on offer belonged to the American Greg Jein. Jein, who died last year, worked as a special effects technician on numerous Hollywood and TV productions. He was particularly known for his miniatures, which he created for science fiction classics such as Star Wars made. In many scenes in the films the models can be seen in action, such as the X-wing fighters attacking the Death Star.
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From October 14th to 15th, interested parties can now bid on the “missing X-wing”. However, the starting bid is an impressive 400,000 US dollars, the equivalent of 371,000 euros. You should probably order the child-safe display case right away.
The one that specializes in film props “Propspodcast” shared footage of the lost Star Wars plane.
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Collectibles from the heyday of science fiction films
If that’s too much for you, or if you come away empty-handed, you still have numerous opportunities to get hold of other collectibles from Jein at the unique auction. Especially in the extensive collection of Star Trek-There are props to discover, from the exciting to the bizarre. Not only can you buy the classic outfit of William Shatner aka “Captain Kirk” from the second season of the series (starting bid $20,000), but also a phaser from the original series from the 60s for $10,000 or so Toupee Shatner wore aboard the Enterprise. Jein had in almost all of them Star Trek-Films and worked in the series from 1977. Also from the classic TV series Batman, Lost in Space or Commando Cody: Sky Marshal of the Universe pieces can be found at the auction.
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