“‘Star Wars’ collectibles fetch astronomical prices”
The release of the Star Wars trilogy in theaters in 1997 drove mass media awareness of the brand to heights we hadn’t seen since the early eighties, and this 1997 newspaper article probably didn’t help the collectors who were still seeking out the old toys. Just how many people read this and then rushed off to try and sell their old Star Wars toys for way too many dollars?
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