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Star Wars fans, many of whom are also avid collectors of franchise merchandise, have been abuzz recently with the news that Simon Kinberg has agreed to write and produce a trilogy of the Star Wars story arc. Kinberg will work with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy on the new installments of the franchise, but first, he has to finish with his current role as producer on a new movie that will be the next addition to the Star Trek franchise of films.
Kinberg is well known in the sci-fi and superhero scene of movies and merch, having worked on the X-Men series and Deadpool. He has also worked on other Star Wars productions, such as The Mandalorian and Grogu, a Star Wars spin-off for Disney+. As with any announcement of franchise blockbusters, the rumor mill is in overdrive, with fans and industry experts all speculating on what the new trilogy will cover.
Collectors eagerly await specifics on the new trilogy, as the brand has a history of planning and canceling new works. However, questions remain about the trilogy’s plot and where or if it will fit in the story arc of the Skywalker Saga, the umbrella term for the trilogies already released, known as Episodes 1-9. Many believe it will be Episodes 10, 11, and 12, but there has been no definitive answer. Purists seem to want a continuation, as they believe George Lucas originally intended the arc to have twelve episodes. Others think that since Disney departed from many of Lucas’ original ideas after purchasing the Star Wars franchise, they may send the films in a different direction than the Skywalker story arc.
So, what could this new set of movies mean for collectors of Star Wars merchandise? Naturally, it depends on the storyline; however, if the producers stick with the concept of episodes 10-12, merchandise from previous episodes could see an uptick in prices and demand. While every movie has its merchandise and collectors, some of the prices realized at auction for Star Wars collectibles have been out of this world. In August 2024, Goldin Auctions sold a Kenner Boba Fett prototype figurine for $1.34 million, making it the most expensive toy ever.
While there is no hard evidence on what the new trilogy will be about, rumor mills will often contribute to collectible prices and demand. Check out this WorthPoint article on Star Wars merch and why it still rules the galaxy with some collectors.
Brenda Kelley Kim lives in the Boston area. She is the author of Sink or Swim: Tales From the Deep End of Everywhere and writes a weekly syndicated column for The Marblehead Weekly News/Essex Media Group. When not writing or walking her snorty pug, Penny, she enjoys yard sales, flea markets, and badminton.
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