{"id":6838,"date":"2011-08-30T10:09:19","date_gmt":"2011-08-30T14:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/?p=6838"},"modified":"2011-08-31T03:27:22","modified_gmt":"2011-08-31T07:27:22","slug":"spike-tvs-auction-hunters-visits-the-lucasfilm-archives-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/spike-tvs-auction-hunters-visits-the-lucasfilm-archives-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Spike TV&#8217;s &#8220;Auction Hunters&#8221; visits Lucasfilm Archives this weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spike.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Spike TV<\/em><\/strong><\/a> press release today:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Spike1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6840\" title=\"Spike1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.moviepropcollectors.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Spike1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"105\" \/><\/a>NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2011 \/PRNewswire<\/p>\n<p>This Labor Day weekend, Allen Haff and Ton Jones, the charismatic stars of Spike TV&#8217;s hit series &#8220;Auction Hunters,&#8221; will take their peerless acumen in the world of antiques, collectibles and rare valuables to the Skywalker Ranch in California&#8217;s Bay Area as they go deep inside the Lucasfilm Archives during the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Labor Day Marathon.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time, Spike gets access to the Lucasfilm Archives, one of the most historic collections of cinematic relics on the planet. Throughout the weekend, Ton and Allen go hands on with original props, costumes, models and artifacts from the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Saga, including an original R2-D2, Princess Leia&#8217;s famous gold bikini from <em>Star Wars<\/em>: Episode VI <em>Return of the Jedi,<\/em> Darth Maul&#8217;s original costume worn in <em>Star Wars<\/em>: Episode I <em>The Phantom Menace,<\/em> an AT-AT model from <em>Star Wars<\/em>: Episode V <em>The Empire Strikes Back<\/em> and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the two will provide viewers an exclusive look at some of the bonus content that will be featured on the forthcoming <strong><em>Star Wars: The Complete Saga<\/em><\/strong> on Blu-ray which will be available in stores and from online retailers on September 16.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers can log on to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spike.com\/\">spike.com<\/a> to enter the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Labor Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win <em>Star Wars<\/em> prize packs featuring the Blu-ray set and Hasbro Lightsabers via the <em>Stars Wars<\/em> Labor Day Sweepstakes at spike.com.<\/p>\n<p>The schedule for the <em>Star Wars<\/em> Labor Day Marathon is as follows:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f81e06;\"><strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong> LABOR DAY MARATHON<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Telecasts <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Saturday, September 3<\/span> (1:00 PM \u2013 2:30 AM, ET\/PT), Sunday, September 4 (12:30 PM \u2013 2:00 AM ET\/PT), and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Monday, September 5<\/span> (9:00 AM \u2013 1:30 AM, ET\/PT)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f81e06;\"><strong>SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>1:00 \u00a0\u2013 4:00 PM, ET\/PT and 11:00 PM \u2013 2:30 AM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE I <\/strong><strong><em>THE PHANTOM MENACE<\/em><\/strong><strong> (1999, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>4:00 \u2013 7:30 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE II <\/strong><strong><em>ATTACK OF THE CLONES<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2002, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>7:30 \u2013 11:00 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE III <\/strong><strong><em>REVENGE OF THE SITH<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2005, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f81e06;\"><strong>SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>12:30 \u00a0\u2013 4:00 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE II <\/strong><strong><em>ATTACK OF THE CLONES<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2002, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>4:00 \u2013 7:30 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE III <\/strong><strong><em>REVENGE OF THE SITH<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2005, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>7:30 \u2013 10:30 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE IV <\/strong><strong><em>A NEW HOPE<\/em><\/strong><strong> (1977, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>10:30 PM \u2013 2:00 AM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong>STAR WARS: EPISODE V THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #f81e06;\"><strong>MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>9:00 AM \u00a0\u2013 12:30 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong>STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES (2002, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>12:30 \u2013 4:00 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE III <\/strong><strong><em>REVENGE OF THE SITH<\/em><\/strong><strong> (2005, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>4:00 \u2013 7:00 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE IV <\/strong><strong><em>A NEW HOPE<\/em><\/strong><strong> (1977, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>7:00 \u2013 10:00 PM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong>STAR WARS: EPISODE V THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>10:00 PM \u2013 1:30 AM, ET\/PT<br \/>\n<strong><em>STAR WARS<\/em><\/strong><strong>: EPISODE VI <\/strong><strong><em>RETURN OF THE JEDI<\/em><\/strong><strong> (1983, Sci-Fi)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spike.com\/\">Spike TV<\/a> is available in 99.8 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks.\u00a0 A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world&#8217;s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. \u00a0Spike TV&#8217;s Internet address is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spike.com\/\">www.spike.com<\/a> and for up-to-the-minute and archival press information and photographs, visit Spike TV&#8217;s press site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spike.com\/press\">http:\/\/www.spike.com\/press<\/a>.\u00a0 Follow us on Twitter <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/spiketvpr\">@spiketvpr<\/a> for the latest in breaking news updates, behind-the-scenes information and photos.<\/p>\n<p>About <strong><em>Star \u00a0Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relive the unforgettable moments and experience the spectacular adventure of <em>STAR WARS <\/em>The Complete Saga in a way only Blu-ray can deliver. \u00a0This incredible collection unites all six Episodes together for the first time in stunning high definition with the purest digital sound in the galaxy. \u00a0With over 40 hours of thrilling special features, including all-new content created exclusively for this release, you can journey deeper into the <em>Star Wars <\/em>universe and discover more than ever before. \u00a0Feel the Force of <em>STAR WARS <\/em>The Complete Saga on Blu-ray this September!<\/p>\n<p>Lucasfilm, <em>STAR WARS<\/em>\u2122 and related properties are trademarks and\/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and\/or its affiliates. \u00a0TM and \u00a9 Lucasfilm Ltd. \u00a0All rights reserved. \u00a0All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Spike TV<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<iframe id=\"basic_facebook_social_plugins_likebutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moviepropcollectors.com%2Fmagazine%2Fspike-tvs-auction-hunters-visits-the-lucasfilm-archives-this-weekend%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=&amp;action=like&amp;font=arial&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; 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