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Permalink Reply by Mike T on August 15, 2016 at 2:01pm

It's not something I would buy for a few reasons, first it's not an official image (that I know of), it's probably something fan made. Second, it has a mix of main and insignificant cast members with no real rhyme or reason to it. Third, its already filled up and there's no room to add any of the more significant cast members that you actually want.

It's not something that you will ever get your money back from if you invest in it, but only you can make that decision. If you like it and it speaks to you, then it's not a terrible price considering what each one costs to add now-a-days.

There will be plenty of stuff with Baker on it, he signed autographs for many many years.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on August 15, 2016 at 2:25pm

That's an awesome reply Mike! Thanks so much for your perspective! You're right about the seven minor names, but the other seven I would consider essential...I would've considered it complete if it had Hamill, James Earl Jones and Harrison Ford (but I'm being realistic and know I'll never get that one! Haha). So in your opinion, what other names would you 'reasonably' expect to see on a poster, and what image would be your ideal one?
Thanks again!

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on August 15, 2016 at 2:35pm

Stick to the main cast, and stick to a particular movie. So for New Hope it would be Hamill, Fisher, Ford, Mayhew, Baker, Daniels and Prowse.

For ESB and ROTJ you'll want to have Frank Oz and possibly Bulloch and Billy Dee Williams depending on which side of the fence you're on (I would add them).

Also for ROTJ you'll want to have McDiarmid.

Then of course you can add George Lucas and John Williams.

Once you go down the path of adding every minor character and stormtrooper you will spend thousands and never finish.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on August 15, 2016 at 2:20pm

Eating dinner at the moment but Carrie don't look too good.Pete will see this.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on August 15, 2016 at 2:35pm

It does come from a UACC registered dealer and they've supplied pics of them signing?

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on August 15, 2016 at 9:59pm

This was international VHS package art for Jedi. Hagon, Blake and Chapman were not in Jedi, they are all SW:ANH actors. 

The Fisher has been retouched, either by Carrie or someone after the fact. 

There is nothing wrong with an 8x10 , I have seen plenty with cast signatures, but as Mike pointed out, sticking with the main cast would be best if you are working on a small item.

If you plan on adding minor characters to a piece....I would suggest a larger item, and if you plan on doing all 3 films on one item.....stick with an image that is fitting for all 3 films.  

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Permalink Reply by Greg on August 16, 2016 at 3:46am

All great answers, thank you! So in keeping with your opinions, I found this one with just the main actors (Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Harrison Ford and Anthony Daniels), but some of the graphs don't look entirely legit to me. Thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on August 16, 2016 at 5:58am

That one isn't real.

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Permalink Reply by Greg on August 16, 2016 at 7:48pm

I figured on that one!

But I'm pretty sure you'd all agree that this one is a fine basic example of what you're talking about? However, in your estimation, what do you think it 'should' sell for?
(It's a 24x36)

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on August 16, 2016 at 7:54pm

This was a Scoreboard QVC / HSN deal. Thousands of them were signed and they retailed for about $400-$500. They pop up on ebay pretty regularly and depending on their condition they would sell for anywhere between $300-$1000. This was before Kenny passed, so expect to pay a premium now.  

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Permalink Reply by Greg on August 16, 2016 at 8:17pm

I was just quickly looking up the story about Scoreboard...it seems they had some problems in the past, especially with their sports related items...but you're convinced this is the real deal?
And you're correct about the premium...they're asking $999!!!

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Permalink Reply by Pete Bendu on August 17, 2016 at 4:15am

Scoreboard's Star Wars & STar Trek stuff was 100% real. Their problems stemmed from their COAs being swapped to fake items. Had they used some sort of stickering or numbered holograms with COAs matching , they would likely still be in business.....just my opinion.  

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