C-3PO ‘Star Wars’ Head to Be Auctioned in Extensive Movie Memorabilia Sale

In an auction set to take place next month, avid “Star Wars” enthusiasts will have the opportunity to acquire the head of C-3PO, a beloved character from the iconic franchise. The auction, organized by Propstore, will feature over 1,800 pieces of movie and TV memorabilia, including this notable item, which is anticipated to fetch a remarkable sum of up to £1 million ($1.2 million).

The C-3PO head, boasting illuminating eyes, originates from the personal collection of Anthony Daniels, the actor behind the endearing droid in the “Star Wars” saga. Alongside this prized possession, other items from Daniels’ collection, such as C-3PO’s hands and feet, hand-annotated scripts, and even an unopened cereal box utilized as a prop, will be available for bidding.

Expressing his sentiments about the forthcoming auction, Daniels conveyed, “I trust that the pieces will go into the right hands. I hope this can bring pleasure to Star Wars fans and collectors all around the world and give them a chance to own a piece of the real thing.”

The auction encompasses a diverse array of memorabilia, extending beyond “Star Wars” to encompass various cinematic treasures. Notable items include Don Vito Corleone’s coat from “The Godfather,” projected to reach up to £50,000 ($61,000), and Freddy Krueger’s menacing claw-like glove from “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” estimated to command a price of up to £400,000 ($486,000).

Moreover, the auction boasts the largest collection of “Blade Runner” memorabilia to date, as well as Indiana Jones’ iconic bullwhip from “Temple of Doom,” expected to fetch up to £200,000 ($243,000). Additionally, an assortment of costumes will be on offer, ranging from James Bond’s tuxedo worn by Daniel Craig in “No Time to Die” to Leonardo DiCaprio’s attire from “Titanic” and Michael Keaton’s battle-damaged “Batman” suit.