'Best ever' Star Wars toy auction in Thornaby today

The private assortment from Europe could fetch half a million pounds when it goes under the hammer at Vectis Toy Auctions this morning.

Published 18th Jul 2016

What's being described as the 'best ever' Star Wars toy collection is going up for auction in Stockton today.

The private assortment from Europe could fetch ÂŁ500,000 when it goes under the hammer at Vectis Toy Auctions in Thornaby this morning.

Auctioneers say the star piece is a prototype rocket-firing Boba Fett, which it's thought could fetch up to ÂŁ20,000.

Many of the pieces have been on display in a European museum before reaching the Vectis head office in the North East of England.

The sale consists of a large amount of rare items, which makes it so incredibly special.

Some are rare because of the condition they are in; others are rare because there are just so few known to exist.