Star Wars has a cult following. It has become as much a part of the rich tapestry of our culture as any other film or TV show. With 12 films, and a variety of TV series since 1977, George Lucas has forever changed the face of viewing entertainment and our relationship with space.
But not only that, George Lucas is also responsible for changing the face of licensing deals, as Star Wars has been one of the most sought after collections following any movie, with pieces dramatically gaining in value as time goes by.
Starting with toy action heroes, and the first wave of heroes including R2-D2, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Han Solo, C-3PO, Stormtrooper,Death Squad Commander, Jawa and Sand People in 1977 and then later in 1978 eight more action figures were introduced. Not only highly collectible by highly prized as pieces have exceeded $650,000 (George Lucas’s Panavision camera).
Can NFTs match the popularity of these incredible figures?
The answer lies just a few days away as the blockchain is now testing out this space with the first ever Star Wars collectible NFT auction. The auction celebrates the Star Wars era with over 800 pieces up for auction on StarColl and powered by QANplatform.
StarColl who is hosting the auction is considered to be the go to hub for Star Wars themed digital collectibles. It’s limited edition pieces in this auction will include original items from various shooting scenes, Darth Vader’s signature edition helmet, created by Geroge McQuarrie from 2010 and a to scale Obi Wan Kanobie statue from 2014.
Each NFT is backed up by a real, tangible collectors item. Winners of each item will have their name and NFT data featured alongside each item in the Collection exhibition as it travels the globe.
Make Star Wars history
Registration has now opened for this veritable Star Wars feast of unique collectibles and the event takes place on May the 4th (May the 4th be with you) an important day for Star Wars fans across the globe, who choose this day to celebrate all things Star Wars related. Those who want to take part in the auction are encouraged to register here.
StarColl marketplace and auction site is powered by the QANplatform. This platform boasts enhanced security and resistance against Quantum cybersecurity attacks. Recent research conducted by InQuntamTech “foresees a fast moving 2021 for quantum cybersecurity, with new products driven by concerns about the vulnerability of cryptocurrencies in a world in which Bitcoin becomes a normal means of exchange and value storage.”
The experienced team behind QANplatfrom hail from companies like PwC, Deutsche Telekom, IBM, Uber, Bitcoin.com, Ethereum, Monero, Zcash. As well as security, this hybrid blockchain network allows users to define which of their information (data transactions) should be stored on the private blockchain and which on the QAN public blockchain.
