In a stunning turn of events, a long lost X-wing model from the original “Star Wars” movie has surfaced and is up for auction. And for a measly $400,000 starting bid, you too can own a piece of galactic history!
According to experts, this particular X-wing was used in several scenes in the 1977 classic, including the battle to destroy the Death Star. So, if you’re a hardcore “Star Wars” fan, this is the ultimate must-have item. Who wouldn’t want to own a piece of movie history that’s been lost for decades?
But let’s be real for a moment: $400,000 is a lot of money for a model spaceship. I mean, sure, it’s not just any model spaceship, it’s an X-wing from “Star Wars”! But seriously, for that price, you could buy an actual plane and fly it around like Maverick from “Top Gun”.
And if you’re not convinced that the X-wing is worth all that cash, let’s remember that it’s been missing for years. Who knows what kind of condition it’s in? It could be battered and broken, with pieces missing left and right. But, hey, at least it’s an authentic battered and broken X-wing from “Star Wars”, right?
Plus, it’s not like there aren’t other “Star Wars” collectibles out there. You could easily spend a fraction of the price on a lightsaber replica or a Stormtrooper helmet. Sure, you wouldn’t be able to fly it around your backyard like a maniac, but you’d still get bragging rights at comic book conventions.
But for those who just have to have the X-wing, good news: the auction isn’t until next month. So you still have time to scrape together some spare change and make a bid. And who knows? Maybe you’ll be the lucky owner of the iconic spacecraft. Just don’t forget to insure it for intergalactic travel.
In all seriousness, though, it’s pretty cool that this piece of film history has resurfaced. It’s a reminder of the movie magic that made “Star Wars” a beloved franchise for generations. And if someone is willing to pay $400,000 for it, more power to them.
But for the rest of us, we’ll just have to settle for watching Luke Skywalker blow up the Death Star on our aging VHS copies. And you know what? That’s still pretty darn awesome.
