An exhibition of one of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original movie posters.
From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must-see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen…
One of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is on display in a stunning exhibition here at Discover Bucks Museum.
Back when the movie Star Wars broke box office records in 1977 no one could have predicted that the merchandising would go on to earn even more than the film itself. The toys of Star Wars took the world by storm and became the must-have playthings for an entire generation. From 1977 – 1985 an estimated 300 million action figures were sold, allowing children to re-enact the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.
Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox, who curated May The Toys Be With You, discusses his favourite Star Wars film of all time, is it the same as yours? WATCH here.
May The Toys Be With You is both a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and also of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies. From X-Wing Fighters to lightsabers, these fantastical designs have fired our imaginations and stamped their place on our cultural landscape. For little kids and ‘big kids’ alike this is an unmissable opportunity to view many rarely seen Star Wars treasures. This exhibition has broken visitor attendance records at a host of museums around the country, and we’re excited for its first visit to Aylesbury.
Matt Fox discusses the role of the Star Wars toys WATCH here and the precedent they set.
Come and see the exclusive never-seen-before alternative artwork for the 1977 UK Star Wars movie poster – Matt Fox discusses what happened WATCH here.
May The Toys Be With You has not been prepared, approved or licensed by LucasFilm, Disney or any of its assignees. This is not an official exhibition. The exhibitor recognises that some words, names and designations mentioned within are the property of the trademark holder. They are used for identification purposes only. This exhibition is a privately owned collection of vintage era toys and posters from 1977-1985, and supports the Children in Need charity.
