Signatures From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Since 1977, even before that very first text crawl describing a period of civil war in the galaxy, Topps and Star Wars have been side by side like Han Solo and Chewie, releasing trading cards that capture not only the most magical moments ever caught on film, but the imaginations of hobbyists and card collectors everywhere. Nearly 50 years later, Topps and Star Wars are still allied, releasing new sets that showcase vintage characters and new icons in that beloved galaxy far, far away.
Now, let’s fire up the hyperdrive and take an intergalactic journey to see some of the most fascinating autographs from the real humans who’ve brought Star Wars to life. From the latest Topps Star Wars Chrome® sets all the way back to that unforgettable original release in 1977, from live-action stars and the voice actors who’ve given us the animated Star Wars universe, these are all worthy of the best collections.
Rare Topps Star Wars Auto Cards
2007 Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary Autographs David Prowse
Character Info
• Darth Vader was portrayed physically by David Prowse in the first three Star Wars films, but James Earl Jones famously voiced the Sith Lord
Set Info
• 120-card base set (including checklist)
• Star Wars 30th Anniversary has 25 autos
What They Said
• “I simply picked the Emperor up, lifted him above my head, and threw him off the balcony. I did it in one take.” – David Prowse on the end of Return of the Jedi
2021 Topps Chrome® Star Wars Galaxy Autographs #GA-PM Peter Mayhew Red Refractor /5
Character Info
• Mayhew played Chewbacca in nine movies and TV shows, including an episode of Donnie and Marie, The Muppet Show, and the famous Star Wars Holiday Special. His final contribution to the franchise was as a “Chewbacca Consultant” for Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi
Set Info
• Star Wars Galaxy Autographs captures the signatures of 59 actors and voice actors from Star Wars movies and shows
• The Star Wars Galaxy Autographs set has six parallels numbered/150 to 1/1
What They Said
• “[Star Wars] has been the best thing that ever happened to me. In the last 25 years, I’ve been able to travel all over the world, get paid for it. I never have to pay for a thing. I can go out in public without being recognized. If I want to be recognized in public, it will happen. Star Wars was great to me. I’m set for life.” – Peter Mayhew
2024 Topps Star Wars Hyperspace Autographs #A-KK Sabé Keira Knightley Hyperlanes Refractor /25
Character Info
• Knightley was cast as Queen Amidala’s body double, Sabé, at 12 years old,
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars features a pirate character named Kiera Swan, in reference to Knightley’s character Elizabeth Swann from Pirates of the Caribbean
Set Info
• Autographs features signatures of 49 actors and voice actors
• Autos have five parallels, including Hyperlanes Refractors in 1:165 packs.
What They Said
• “I remember being in the background for such a long time that I’d actually fallen asleep. I was just sitting in a chair, and I was in the background, but I couldn’t keep my eyes open.” – Keira Knightley
2024 Topps Star Wars Masterwork Autographs #A-LM Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn
Character Info
• Lars Mikkelsen is played Grand Admiral Thrawn in both animated and live-action Star Wars series
• Character was first introduced in Timothy Zahn’s acclaimed Heir to the Empire trilogy
Set Info
• Masterwork Autographs features 50 actors and voice actors with six parallels numbered /99 to /5 with two 1/1s (Printing Plate and Gold Frame)
What They said
• “I really wanted to see it in the camera. But it worked. And I was quite amazed.” – Lars Mikkelsen on bringing Thrawn to live-action in Ahsoka
2017 Topps Star Wars High-Tek Autographs Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan Jarrus Orange Magma Diffractor /25
Character Info
• Kanan Jarrus debuted as a main character in Star Wars Rebels
• Freddie Prinze Jr. has also voiced the character in cameo roles in Star Wars: The bad Batch and The Rise of Skywalker
Set Info
• High-Tek Atographs is one of two auto insert sets in the collection and features 56 total actors and voice actors
• Seven parallels numbered from /75 Tidal Diffractors and /50 Gold Rainbow Foils to a 1/1 Printing Proof
Card Back Info
• “When I was a kid, Star Wars was it. Like, it’s in your DNA.” – Freddie Prinze Jr.
1977 Topps Star Wars #1 Luke Skywalker Mark Hamill Autograph
Character Info
• Actor Mark Hamill has been known to write fun notes along with his autograph, with his go-to on Luke Skywalker cards being, “May the Force be with you”
Set Info
• The original 1977 Topps Star Wars Series 1 is a 66-card set, with Luke Skywalker #1, with later series bringin the total to 330 cards and 55 stickers
• While the orignal set contained no autos, many signed examples can be found
Card Back Info
• Card backs for series 1 could end up being two distinct puzzles
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