{"product_id":"nick-dudman-signed-star-wars-empire-strikes-back-yoda-topps-5x7-photo-beckett","title":"Nick Dudman Signed Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Yoda TOPPS 5x7 Photo BECKETT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNick Dudman Signed Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Yoda TOPPS 5x7 Photo BECKETT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare 8x10 photograph from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back depicts one of the film’s most memorable moments—Luke Skywalker balancing Yoda during Jedi training on Dagobah. The piece has been signed in bold blue ink by Nick Dudman, who added the inscription “make-up.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe autograph was personally obtained in person by Steve Grad in February 2012 while Dudman was in Hollywood attending the Academy Awards, where he was recognized for his incredible contributions to film makeup and creature effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNick Dudman served as part of the makeup and creature effects team on The Empire Strikes Back, working closely on the Yoda puppet under Stuart Freeborn’s supervision. His expertise helped bring Yoda’s expressive and lifelike features to the screen, setting a new standard for cinematic creature design. Dudman would go on to have an acclaimed career, contributing to major films including the Harry Potter series, Legend, and Batman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem: 8x10 Color Photo – Yoda \u0026amp; Luke on Dagobah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigner: Nick Dudman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInscription: “make-up”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk: Blue permanent marker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Obtained in person by Steve Grad, February 2012, during the Academy Awards week in Hollywood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: The Steve Grad Star Wars Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Grad has been a regular cast member on the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” since 2013, and is the Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication Services, as well as the former Principal Authenticator at PSA\/DNA (2002–2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic signed behind-the-scenes collectible from The Empire Strikes Back, showcasing the artistry that made Yoda one of cinema’s most beloved and enduring creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping in the U.S. and U.S. territories! Yes, we do ship Internationally!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor any questions regarding this listing or help with orders email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:orders@gspawn.com\"\u003eorders@gspawn.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call 702-272-0006.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe appreciate your business and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GradCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63600568303756,"sku":"18219","price":261.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/3_e05d4dea-f0b6-4de8-a047-c782445c7270.jpg?v=1793926752","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/en-ca\/products\/nick-dudman-signed-star-wars-empire-strikes-back-yoda-topps-5x7-photo-beckett","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}