Iconic Star Wars character C-3PO's head, used in the original 1977 film, has been auctioned for $843,051. Actor Anthony Daniels, known for portraying C-3PO, sold the piece from his personal collection, which also featured other memorabilia such as parts of the costume, original scripts, and parts of the Millenium Falcon.

This particular C-3PO head has historical significance for its use in memorable scenes such as the Tusken Raider attack and the trash compactor comm link scene. Sellers had anticipated it might fetch up to $1.2 million, but the final sale still drew significant interest.

The sale highlights the value of Star Wars memorabilia in the collector's market, coming off the heels of an X-Wing model that sold for over $3 million earlier in the year. Anthony Daniels' unique position as an actor present in all mainline Star Wars films adds to the authenticity and allure of the items from his collection. Collectors also bid on various items from different eras of the Star Wars saga, including an Episode 8 casino chip and handwritten script notes from Episode 2.

Star Wars memorabilia continues to command high interest and prices. For example, in October 2023, a lost X-Wing fetched $3.135 million at auction, setting a new record. Star Wars: A New Hope, where the head made its debut, is consistently ranked highly among sci-fi and Star Wars films.