The Fans Strike Back: Exhibit showcases over 600 'Star Wars' collectable items

Exhibit features life-size figures, sculptures, photos, posters and costumes from the film

Published: March 26, 2022 12:51 Reuters

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A person takes a selfie with a life-size figure of Darth Vader. The 'Star Wars" universe has come to New York City in an exhibition "by the fans, for the fans" of the hugely successful sci-fi saga. Image Credit: Reuters

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A woman looks at a figure of Aayla Secura. 'The Fans Strike Back' in Manhattan features over 600 "Star Wars" collectable items, including life-size figures, models, sculptures, figurines, photos, posters and costumes from the films. Image Credit: Reuters

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"The name of the exhibit is 'The Fans Strike Back' and it features fan art made by fans for fans," said John Zaller, executive producer of Exhibition Hub, which is behind the exhibit. Image Credit: Reuters

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For many, the attraction of "Star Wars" is "the deep mythology that spans across all of these stories," said Zaller. Image Credit: Reuters

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People pose with a display of Darth Sidious. "You have your classic set-ups between the hero and the villain, between good and evil. And you've always got your underdog who somehow finds a way. We all find ourselves in that place in our lives where we wonder which path we're going to choose, so the stories are very relatable." Image Credit: Reuters

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The face mask of a Tusken Raider is seen on display. The exhibition "is really an exhibition that celebrates the fans themselves and their love of this genre," Zaller added. Image Credit: Reuters

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'The Fans Strike Back' will run through June. Image Credit: Reuters

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An attendee poses with a replica of Jabba the Hutt. Image Credit: Reuters

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Lightsabers are seen on display. Image Credit: Reuters

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An attendee records a display of AT-AT walkers. Image Credit: Reuters

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A person takes a selfie with a life-size figure of C-3PO. Image Credit: Reuters

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A child looks at the helmet of a 501st Legion Clone Trooper. Image Credit: Reuters

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