In a galaxy far, far away, or at least in Los Angeles, the iconic “Missing X-wing” from the original “Star Wars” movie sold at auction for a whopping $3.13M, shocking fans and collectors alike.
The X-wing, which was used in the 1977 film’s climactic final battle scenes, has been missing for years, leaving many to wonder if it had been relegated to the scrap heap of cinematic history. However, much to everyone’s surprise, it resurfaced and made auction history as the most expensive “Star Wars” movie prop ever sold.
“I never thought I’d see the day that someone would be willing to pay that much for a movie prop,” said longtime “Star Wars” fan and collector, Jack Reynolds. “I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s pretty cool, but $3.13 million? That’s just crazy.”
The auction, which was held at the renowned Profiles in History auction house, drew in collectors and fans from around the world, all hoping to get their hands on a piece of cinematic history. However, the “Missing X-wing,” which was touted as one of the most sought-after “Star Wars” props, was the clear star of the show.
“Everyone wants a piece of ‘Star Wars,’ but the X-wing has always been the holy grail,” said auctioneer Bill Townsend. “It’s the ultimate collectible for fans of the franchise, and we’re thrilled to have been able to bring it to auction.”
The X-wing’s journey to the auction house was shrouded in mystery, with rumors circulating that it had been lost, destroyed, or stolen over the years. However, the truth behind its disappearance remains a mystery, much to the frustration of die-hard fans.
“I always hoped I’d find it in my garage one day,” said Reynolds. “But no such luck. I guess I’ll just have to settle for my Han Solo action figure.”
Despite the astounding price tag attached to the X-wing, many collectors remained undeterred, with some even hoping to snag the leftover scraps from the iconic spaceship.
“I missed out on the X-wing, but I’m still hoping to get my hands on a piece of the Millennium Falcon,” said collector Sarah Sanchez. “Maybe a chewed-up seat cushion or something. Hey, it’s still a piece of movie history, right?”
Others, however, were quick to point out the absurdity of spending millions of dollars on a movie prop.
“I mean, sure, it’s cool and all, but do you really need to spend that kind of money on a fake spaceship?” said Luke Davis, a longtime “Star Wars” fan. “I’d rather just use that money to buy a real-life X-wing. You know, if those exist.”
Regardless of whether or not they’re able to get their hands on a piece of “Star Wars” history, fans and collectors alike remain passionate about the franchise and its impact on popular culture.
“It’s amazing to see how ‘Star Wars’ has become such a massive part of our lives,” said Sanchez. “And who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll be the ones selling our own movie props for millions of dollars. It’s a nerd’s dream come true.”
