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A Star Wars Luke Skywalker action figure (L) and Star Wars tri-logo General Madine action figure are among the items of Star Wars collectibles: Return of the NIGO displayed during a press preview at Sotheby's December 2, 2015 in New York. Fans of Star Wars films who are awaiting the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens next month can bid for collectibles in an online auction. The sale, "Return of the Nigo", offers more than 600 original action figures, replica Darth Vader helmets, autographed light sabers and vintage film posters, among other items. The items come from the collection of Nigo, 44, a Japanese fashion designer, record producer and entrepreneur who said he has always been inspired by Star Wars movies. Key items will be displayed over Dec 4-11 at New York City's Conde Nast Gallery. The auction will be staged on sothebys.com/starwarsauction and eBay.com/sothebys, at 10 am and 1pm EST, on December 11. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT / AFP / DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)