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Rare Star Wars figure goes for more than €11k at auction
Rare Star Wars figure goes for more than €11k at auction

A collector has paid £10,200 (€11,780) for a rare Star Wars figure at auction in England.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Quirky World...Financial force is with ‘Star Wars’ superfan
Quirky World...Financial force is with ‘Star Wars’ superfan

ENGLAND: A Star Wars superfan who made £15,000 (€20,500) selling a single Boba Fett figure is auctioning off another 15 rare items from his collection.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

One careful owner may sell for $1m

THOUSANDS of tiny, brightly painted model cars and trucks could amass their owner a small fortune when they go under the hammer later this year, auctioneers said today.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2008

Model sports car collection goes on sale

One of the largest collections of model and toy Porsche sports cars in the world was being auctioned today.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

Model soldiers set to fetch €700,000 at auction

ONE of the largest collections of model soldiers ever to be auctioned will be going under the hammer later this month.

Fri, 09 May, 2003

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