If you thought the hype over Star Wars had reached its peak, think again. Sotheby’s will be auctioning off a treasure trove of memorabilia from the series, including some truly rare collectibles, on Friday, just a week before The Force Awakens hits theaters on Dec. 18. The lot includes items that are expected to sell for thousands of dollars.
Bidding begins online at 10 a.m. EST on Dec. 11., but you can catch a sneak peak of a few of the pieces up for grabs in the gallery above.
A replica of a Stormtrooper mask is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—APAction figures from Star Wars are displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—APAn "Early Bird Certificate Package" from Star Wars is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Steve Mack—Getty ImagesA Mace Windu lightsaber from 2002, signed by Samuel L. Jackson, is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Debra L Rothenberg—Getty ImagesA Power of the Force coin set is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Spencer Platt—Getty ImagesStar Wars items wait to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Spencer Platt—Getty ImagesPrincess Leia and Han Solo action figures wait to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Don Emmert—AFP/Getty ImagesA plush Chewbacca doll is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—APA plush Jawa doll is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—APA statue of Darth Vader is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—APToys and other memorabilia from Star Wars are displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—AP"Return Of Nigo," the first auction of Star Wars collectibles at Sotheby's on Dec. 2, 2015 in New York City. Steve Mack—Getty Images
