Hakes triumphant sale of the Jeff Jacob Collection Part I made history this past January as the first-ever action-figure-specific auction to surpass seven figures, cashing out at a hefty $1.45 million. And while the initial offering of 435 mostly AFA-graded lots from Jacobs collection achieved a milestone that cemented it in history, the viral buzz throughout the toy hobby seemed to be just as focused on when Part II would be unveiled. The answer is Thursday, May 15, and bidding has already opened, with the full 515-lot catalog available to view now on Hakes website. The array of Star Wars toys in the upcoming sale goes back to the beginning of the storied film franchise. The groundbreaking first wave of Kenner Star Wars toys issued in 1978 included figures of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader and Ben Kenobi with a distinctive feature known as a Double Telescoping (or DT) lightsaber. However, only limited numbers of those figures were produced before design changes were made and the DT lightsabers were eliminated. As a result, very few DT figures exist in their original state. One of the few surviving original Darth Vader DT 12 Back-A action figures, AFA-graded 80 NM, is the top highlight of the Part II offerings. It is only the fourth carded DT Darth Vader specimen to be offered by Hakes and the first in such a high grade ever to be auctioned anywhere. At the time of cataloging, AFAs Population Report indicated that only nine examples of its type had been graded, four assessed at AFA 80 (only one has been graded higher). Because this is the first time an AFA 80 Double Telescoping Darth Vader has ever appeared at auction, it was our unanimous choice for the catalog cover, said Hakes Auctions president, Alex Winter. Also, its such a rare and important toy, with no past auction results for comparison, we decided not to assign a pre-sale estimate. It has a required opening bid of $25,000, but we think it could sell for substantially more than that. From Kenner Canadas 1985 Star Wars: The Power of the Force range, a Yak Face 92 Back AFA 90 Y-NM/Mint 4-inch action figure is blister-carded together with its matching aluminum collectors coin. Representing the most desirable of the last 17 vintage issued Star Wars figures, the auction entry is one of only eight examples of its type in an AFA 90 grade, according to the current AFA Population Report at the time of cataloging. The first of its type in this incredibly high grade ever to be offered by Hakes, it is estimated at $20,000-$35,000. A Kenner Star Wars (1978) Jawa 12 Back-A action figure, 2.25 inches high, is from the toy companys initial production run and therefore is a vinyl-cape variety. Later, Kenner switched from vinyl to cloth to be more consistent with the cape seen in the film. AFA-graded 85 NM+ on an unpunched card, the Jawa figure is expected to reach the $10,000-$20,000 range. One of the most sought-after of all toys in Kenners Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 12-Inch Series is IG-88, a replication of an assassin droid and bounty hunter in the film who is notable for his ruthless efficiency. Presented in its original window box, the toy is the highest-graded example ever offered by Hakes, and at the time of cataloging, the AFA Population Report indicated only eight examples exist in AFA 85 grade, with none ranking higher. In the famed galaxy far, far away, transportation was light years faster and the designs much more imaginative than anything seen in Detroits jaw-dropping concept cars. In 1979, Kenner released its Millennium Falcon Spaceship, a toy depiction of the craft most famously used by smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca before, during and following the Galactic Civil War. The Millennium Falcon from the Jeff Jacob Collection is AFA-graded 75 EX+/NM in its factory-sealed box and is only the fifth sealed example ever to appear in a Hakes auction. Originally, this toy was very expensive, retailing at $29.95, Alex Winter explained. Due to the cost, few were sold, and over the years, even fewer survived, especially with unopened boxes. Its an extremely desirable toy. The auction estimate has been set at $10,000-$20,000. A fine example of Kenners Star Wars (1979) Darth Vader TIE Fighter vehicle will cross the auction block, with flashing laser light and space sound features, in its original factory-sealed box. AFA-graded 85 NM+, it is one of only seven known examples in that grade with none graded higher in the AFA Population Report as of the time of cataloging. The only comparable example Hakes has ever handled came from the Russell Branton Collection, which the company auctioned in 2019 (note: this is not the same toy). Moving from a celestial setting to terra firma, the auction includes many dozens of super-high-quality GI Joe figures, vehicles, playsets and accessories. A Hasbro GI Joe (1984) Attack Vehicle (VAMP) and Heavy Artillery Laser (HAL) Series 3 Vehicle, housed together in a Sears-exclusive 2-pack, is AFA-graded 75 EX+/NM. This rare set is factory fresh in its still-sealed box. At the time of cataloging, it was one of only six graded examples shown in the AFA Population Report, with only two examples similarly graded 75 (four are graded higher). Hakes online auction exclusively featuring Part II of the Jeff Jacob Collection of Star Wars, GI Joe, and other popular vintage action figures and toys is now open for bidding. For a free printed catalog or additional information on any item in the sale, call +1 866-404-9800 (toll-free) or +1 717-434-1600, or email hakes@hakes.com. The catalog is online at www.hakes.com. All images courtesy of Hakes Auctions.