Summary
- Dive into an epic Star Wars auction on eBay curated by actress Billie Lourd, featuring rare memorabilia and props from the franchise.
- Iconic items like Chewbacca’s bowcaster and Princess Leia memorabilia autographed by Carrie Fisher are up for grabs, starting at just $0.54.
- The legacy of Princess Leia lives on in this collection, celebrating Star Wars Day with a range of unique merchandise that fans won’t want to miss out on.
In celebration of Star Wars Day, May 4th, 2024, eBay is hosting “Your Side of the Fourth,” a collection of epic proportions with rare Star Wars merchandise curated by none other than Billie Lourd, Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix actress and daughter of Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher. Beginning today, the auction will include iconic props from the movies dating back to A New Hope, some of which are autographed by the stars of the original Star Wars trilogy themselves. Incredibly, 12 items will begin at just $0.54 in celebration of the biggest day of the year for Star Wars.
The auction of Star Wars merchandise, starting at 9 a.m. EST on April 30th and running through 11:59 p.m. EST on May 4th, will include props, memorabilia, and merchandise too good to miss. Regarding the collection, Star Wars actress Billie Lourd explained:
“Working with eBay to curate the inventory for ‘Your Side of the Fourth’ has been a full circle and deeply joyful personal experience for me. It has been an incredible reminder of the widespread affinity and devotion for the franchise, the characters, the stories and even the age-old debates – such as the Light Side vs. the Dark side – that have touched me and so many fans over the years. From props that shared the screen with my mom in 1977 to unique memorabilia from the latest films there is something for everyone – whether you’re a light side lady (or lad), or a dark side dude (or dame).”
Among her favorites, Lourd identified:
- A “Tears of the Princess” trading card from 1980 autographed by Carrie Fisher
- A 2020 Topps trading card of Lourd’s character from the Star Wars sequel trilogy
- Chewbacca’s bowcaster used in A New Hope and autographed by none other than Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed Chewbacca for decades
- A Star Wars quarter zip from Kith’s 2021 Star Wars collaboration featuring Princess Leia in the Death Star detention block in A New Hope
These incredible items spanning Star Wars’ 47-year history will no doubt gain incredible interest among collectors and Star Wars fans alike.
This Is The Ultimate Way To Celebrate Star Wars
Star Wars movies and TV shows have long been the perfect sources of merchandise, dating back to the franchise’s beginnings in 1977. While much of the props and merchandise from the original Star Wars trilogy are particularly exciting because they are tied to significant nostalgia, even more recent projects have gained considerable interest and excitement from Star Wars audiences. In fact, numbers from eBay suggest that in 2023 alone, Star Wars items were searched on eBay approximately 220 times per minute on average.
In 2023 alone,
Star Wars
items were searched on eBay approximately 220 times per minute on average.
This makes eBay’s special Star Wars collections the perfect way to celebrate the Star Wars holiday, honoring a long-standing tradition within the franchise. Moreover, Carrie Fisher’s legacy in Star Wars, carried on by her daughter Billie Lourd, is front and center in the collections, making it an even more momentous opportunity for this year’s Star Wars Day. Princess Leia remains one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars, and these items, curated by Lourd herself, certainly reflect that.
To access the special collections, those interested can visit eBay’s May the Force webpage. The auction will run until 11:59 p.m. EST on May 4th. Although the prices are beginning generously low, interest will undoubtedly be high, so don’t wait to check it out. Truly, the Star Wars “Your Side of the Fourth” special eBay collections curated by Billie Lourd herself are not ones to be missed.
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