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A 1977 original year of release “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” Style C UK Quad featuring Chantrell’s much loved artwork. This is the “Awards Version” produced after the movie had won 7 Oscars. When George Lucas & the Studio Executives realised just how successful this movie was likely to become their marketing strategy had to be re-assessed. The original Jung & Hildebrand posters although iconic & artistic where not really that commercial in terms of characterisation. Tom Chantrell was drafted & in & produced this new look, all-action, bolder, brighter looking poster. Luke, Leia & Han Solo all bear an incredible likeness to their screen counterparts & the Star Wars merchandising phenomena was born. Easily the most recognisable of all the Star Wars posters it is this design that has become synonymous with the franchise and is extremely sought after with many collectors & fans. Folded (as issued) this beautiful unrestored original condition poster presents to excellent effect and represents a scarce and desirable piece of original Star Wars movie memorabilia from what has become one of the most collectable and popular modern movie franchises.
Trivia: George Lucas‘ decision to accept a lower salary on the movie in exchange for full merchandising rights was considered a fool’s gamble on his part. Although some movie-toy combinations had done moderate retail returns at the time, they had never been major money-earners because of the long gap between when a movie would go through its theatrical run and when any products based on it would be available. This movie, however, was such a phenomenon that it reached the holiday 1977 sales period in full swing, and changed the way how movies were merchandised forever.
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A 2017 original year of release “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” limited edition Star Wars Fan Club poster featuring a beautiful image of Carrie Fisher in her signature role as Princess Leia. This limited edition (#5568/8000) print was created exclusively for the Star Wars Celebration event held in Orlando in 2017 and is highly sought after by Star Wars and Carrie Fisher fans. Easily one the most recognisable of all the Star Wars characters, it is an her of her that has become synonymous with the franchise. Flat and unfolded (as issued) this fantastic print presents to excellent effect and represents a desirable piece of original Star Wars movie memorabilia from what has become one of the most collectable and popular modern movie franchises.
Trivia: In an interview with the New York Times, she revealed that she made George Lucas give her a copy of The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) in exchange for recording DVD commentary for the Star Wars films. She added that she showed it at parties, “mainly at the end of the night when I want people to leave.”.
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A 1977 original year of release “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” complete set of eight (8) British front of house lobby cards. An incredible selection of instantly recognisable images – the major characters and key scenes are all featured – Luke (Mark Hamill) is seen on four, Han (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Obi Wan (Sir Alec Guinness), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) and of course Darth Vader (Dave Prowse) sharing two appearances each. The characters have become synonymous with the franchise, with each card extremely sought after with many collectors & fans. The desirability of a single card has meant that these sets are usually split up with very few complete sets rarely coming to market. Flat and unfolded (as issued) this beautiful set of lobby cards presents to excellent effect and represents a scarce and desirable piece of original Star Wars movie memorabilia from what has become one of the most collectable and popular modern movie franchises.
Trivia: George Lucas‘ decision to accept a lower salary on the movie in exchange for full merchandising rights was considered a fool’s gamble on his part. Although some movie-toy combinations had done moderate retail returns at the time, they had never been major money-earners because of the long gap between when a movie would go through its theatrical run and when any products based on it would be available. This movie, however, was such a phenomenon that it reached the holiday 1977 sales period in full swing, and changed the way how movies were merchandised forever.
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