(One propmaster’s challenge is some toy seller’s dream.)

Leia’s bikini did, even if you’re unlikely to see it inThe Force Awakens.

But look for many of these.

Tracing a History of ‘Star Wars’ in Objects

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(Not seen: the special shuttle sent ahead of his arrival to orchestrate the scene.)

His throne made a second appearance inRevenge of the Sith.

Darth Vader’s Helmet

It is the face of evil.

Boba Fett’s Jetpack

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Here, Carrie Fisher frolics on the beach for a 1983Rolling Stonemagazine shoot.

Stormtrooper Armor

The foot soldiers of the Empire had modified uniforms for Hoth and Endor.

“It was more of a simplification, almost like, ‘What would Apple do?'”

The Millennium Falcon

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Spotted in the trailer forThe Force Awakens, it may soon find a third Master.

Propmakers built the blaster on a real gun, the German semiautomatic pistol Mauser C96.

The Emperor’s Throne

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Darth Vader’s Helmet

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Leia’s Gold Bikini

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TIE Fighter

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R2-D2

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Stormtrooper Armor

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Anakin’s Lightsaber

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Han Solo’s Blaster

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