Star Wars devotee brings collection to town museum
BBCAn avid enthusiast's beloved collection of Star Wars memorabilia is to go on show in a museum.
More than 300 figurines, posters and toys from the original Star Wars trilogy will make up the "May the Toys be with You" exhibition at Lynn Museum, in King's Lynn, Norfolk, on 15 July.
Owner Matt Fox said he believed his collection could be worth £150,000.
"Back in the 1970s and 80s movie posters were painted just like a traditional artwork - and I really think they are as valuable as any artworks that we might enjoy at a museum or gallery space," he said.
He told the BBC it was wonderful to be able to share his collection with fans old and new.
Mr Fox said the first Star Wars toy he ever owned would remain very special to him.
"I would say my favourite is Darth Vader, the Dark Lord himself. I know he is a baddie and I shouldn't really say that - but he is," he said.
"There is an old saying that collecting is a sickness and sharing it is the only cure."
Posters from the original trilogy are also on display.
Dayna Woolbright, the curator at Lynn Museum, said she believed many Star Wars toys held as much value as the fine art works and ancient items they usually have on display.
"There's something for everyone here at Lynn Museum," she said.
"We try and have a very varied programme and have had many more traditional exhibitions.
"This is a chance to attract a different group of people who may not have been in to see us before."
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