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Rare Stormtrooper Helmet Sells for $256K at Comic-Con

7/29/2025

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A rare Stormtrooper helmet from “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” fetched an astonishing $256,000 at Comic-Con in San Diego. This original stunt helmet, one of just six in existence, was part of an auction featuring nearly 300 Star Wars collectibles, with proceeds supporting the Comic-Con Museum and the upcoming Saga Museum dedicated to Star Wars memorabilia.

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A rare Stormtrooper helmet from “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” fetched an astonishing $256,000 at Comic-Con in San Diego. This original stunt helmet, one of just six in existence, was part of an auction featuring nearly 300 Star Wars collectibles, with proceeds supporting the Comic-Con Museum and the upcoming Saga Museum dedicated to Star Wars memorabilia.