The Star Wars universe has come to New York City in an exhibition "by the fans, for the fans" of the hugely successful sci-fi saga.
The Fans Strike Back in Manhattan features over 600 Star Wars collectible items, including life-size figures, models, sculptures, figurines, photos, posters and costumes from the films.
"The name of the exhibit is The Fans Strike Back and it features fan art made by fans for fans," said John Zaller, executive producer of Exhibition Hub, which is behind the exhibit.
For many, the attraction of Star Wars is "the deep mythology that spans across all of these stories," said Zaller.
"You have your classic set-ups between the hero and the villain, between good and evil. And you've always got your underdog who somehow finds a way. We all find ourselves in that place in our lives where we wonder which path we're going to choose, so the stories are very relatable."
The exhibition "is really an exhibition that celebrates the fans themselves and their love of this genre," Zaller added.
The Fans Strike Back will run through June. - Reuters
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The Fans Strike Back
A visitor takes a selfie with a life-size figure of Darth Vader at "The Fans Strike Back: The Largest Star Wars Fan Exhibition" in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Reuters
A C-3PO replica model seen at "The Fans Strike Back: The Largest Star Wars Fan Exhibition" in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Reuters
The face mask of a Tusken Raider is seen at the exhibition. Photo: Reuters
A fan poses with a replica of Jabba the Hutt at the exhibition in New York. Photo: Reuters
An exhibit displaying AT-AT walkers at "The Fans Strike Back: The Largest Star Wars Fan Exhibition" in Manhattan, New York. Photo: Reuters
A television camera operator films a bust of Darth Vader at the exhibition. Photo: Reuters
