February 1 will see the sale of 400 mint-condition figures in Pennsylvania.

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One Illinois man discovered he was keeping some of history's most important Star Wars toys not so long ago.

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There are no fewer than 400 mint-condition figurines from the 1970s and '80s in this gent's collection, which will be auctioned next month at Morphy Auctions. Toys have been kept in their original Kenner boxes for 40 years, according to the auction house.

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According to reports, the anonymous consignor purchased multiple action figures whenever they were released. In a dry, climate-controlled storage space, he would give his Star Wars-loving children one to play with.

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Morphy's CEO Tom Tolworthy said he had exceptional foresight. Tolworthy encouraged the collector, a good friend, to have the toys evaluated at Morphy. As a result, the auction house hired a top-notch Star Wars expert to catalog each item and soon realized its incredible value.

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“At first, I didn't believe the collection would be so special, but after picking it up, I realized it was even more special than I had imagined,” says Dan Morphy, the auction house's founder.

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Five Luke Skywalker figures that were only available in early-bird packs will lead the sale. It is expected that each one will fetch between $10,000 and $20,000. In addition, an unpunched Boba Fett is expected to sell for between $4,000 and $8,000.

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A first issue of Death Squad Commander is also available. Due to the word "Death" being unsuitable for kids, early examples of this toy are increasingly difficult to find. Between $800 and $1,600 is expected to be realized.

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It is expected that the collection will bring in between $250,000 and $400,000. Morphy's galleries in Denver, Penn., are currently exhibiting the toys before the live auction on February 1.