Running from 15th July until 31st May 2026, May the Toys Be With You has moved location once again, this time heading to Norfolk and King’s Lynn where it sets up shop at Lynn Museum, bringing a very healthy dose of classic Star Wars magic to fans in East Anglia and beyond. Owner Matt Fox spoke with local press and the BBC about his most impressive original trilogy collection, and incredible posters.
More than 300 figurines, posters and toys from the original Star Wars trilogy will make up the “May the Toys be with You” exhibition at Lynn Museum, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, on 15 July.
Owner Matt Fox said he believed his collection could be worth £150,000.
“Back in the 1970s and 80s movie posters were painted just like a traditional artwork – and I really think they are as valuable as any artworks that we might enjoy at a museum or gallery space,” he said.
He told the BBC it was wonderful to be able to share his collection with fans old and new.
Mr Fox said the first Star Wars toy he ever owned would remain very special to him.
“I would say my favourite is Darth Vader, the Dark Lord himself. I know he is a baddie and I shouldn’t really say that – but he is,” he said.
“There is an old saying that collecting is a sickness and sharing it is the only cure.”
We spoke with Matt a few years back on Making Tracks when May the Toys Be With You arrived in Lichfield, Staffordshire.