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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Dec 10, 2015 8:36 PM UTC  A replica of a Stormtrooper mask is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. A replica of a Stormtrooper mask is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015.Seth Wenig—AP  by [Megan McCluskey](https://time.com/author/megan-mccluskey/)  ## Megan McCluskey Staff Writer Dec 10, 2015 8:36 PM UTC 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—AP  Action figures from Star Wars are displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—AP  An "Early Bird Certificate Package" from Star Wars is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Steve Mack—Getty Images  A 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 Images  A Power of the Force coin set is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Spencer Platt—Getty Images  Star Wars items wait to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Spencer Platt—Getty Images  Princess 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 Images  A plush Chewbacca doll is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—AP  A plush Jawa doll is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—AP  A statue of Darth Vader is displayed at Sotheby's in New York City on Dec. 2, 2015. Seth Wenig—AP  Toys 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. 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