May The Toys Be With You

Richard & Nathan enjoying a preview walk around with Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox.

An exhibition of one of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original movie posters is at the   Discover Bucks Museum, 20 July to 3 November 2024.

On 20 July 2024, from a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must-see for fans of Star Wars and the silver screen…

One of the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original movie posters is going on display in a stunning exhibition at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury.

Back when the movie Star Wars broke box office records in 1977 no one could have predicted that the merchandising would go on to earn even more than the film itself. The toys of Star Wars took the world by storm and became the must-have playthings for an entire generation. From 1977 to 1985 an estimated 300 million action figures were sold, allowing children to re-enact the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.

May The Toys Be With You is both a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and also of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies. From X-Wing Fighters to lightsabers, these fantastical designs have fired our imaginations and stamped their place on our cultural landscape.

For little kids and ‘big kids’ alike this is an unmissable opportunity to view many rarely seen Star Wars treasures. This exhibition has broken visitor attendance records at a host of museums around the country, and we’re excited for its first visit to Aylesbury. Exhibition runs from 20 July to 3 November 2024. There is an admission charge to the museum and exhibition.

Opening Event - Saturday 20 July

To celebrate the opening of the exhibition Stormtroopers and other Star Wars characters courtesy of Joker Squad UK will be making an appearance throughout the day for meet and greet and photographs. 

We will also be running a Star Wars themed fancy dress competition on the day. Arrive dressed in your best Star Wars themed outfit and register in person no later than 12:30pm. Be ready to parade around the garden in your age category (9s and under, 10 – 15 years, 16 +) for judging from 1pm. Prizes for the winner in each age category have been kindly donated by Dead Universe Comics, Aylesbury.

For more information, opening times, ticket prices and to book visit: discoverbucksmuseum.org