40 Years Later: Star Wars Original Film Memorabilia

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the dawn of Star Wars, this panel looks back a long time ago to the collectibles associated with the original 1977 film. Join us as we share and discuss some of the very earliest, most unique, and seldom-seen Star Wars items from 1975 through 1978 that were directly related to the motion picture. These collectibles were involved in making, promoting, experiencing, and acknowledging the movie that unexpectedly became a global phenomenon, that touched every aspect of society worldwide for the ensuing four decades. Come re-experience Star Wars’ humble cinematic beginnings through its film industry memorabilia, and its impact on the genesis of Star Wars collectible items of every form and fashion imaginable! As a critic from The Hollywood Reporter forecast after the first press preview screening: “Star Wars, a Lucasfilm Ltd. production for 20th Century-Fox, will undoubtedly emerge as one of the true classics in the genre of science fiction/fantasy films.  In any event, it will be thrilling audiences of all ages for a long time to come.” Presented by Michael Novak, Duncan Jenkins and Gus Lopez.