{"product_id":"1981-lucasfilm-holiday-card-ralph-mcquarrie-santa-yoda-ilm-michael-j-mccalister","title":"1981 Lucasfilm Holiday Card Ralph McQuarrie Santa Yoda ILM Michael J. McCalister","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1981 Lucasfilm Holiday Card Ralph McQuarrie Santa Yoda ILM Michael J. McCalister\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is an original 1981 Lucasfilm holiday card featuring the iconic “Santa Yoda” artwork by legendary Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie. This festive design shows Yoda in a red Santa coat, leaning on his cane and carrying a sack of toys, alongside the holiday message: “May the Force be with You… The Lucasfilm Family.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1981 “Santa Yoda” card is one of the most beloved Lucasfilm holiday greetings ever produced. Originally distributed only within Lucasfilm circles during the height of the Star Wars phenomenon, it has since become a centerpiece of serious Star Wars and McQuarrie art collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Rarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this card apart is its direct ILM provenance. This piece came directly from the collection of Michael J. McAlister, a veteran member of Industrial Light \u0026amp; Magic (ILM), and was personally acquired by noted authenticator Steve Grad during a 2017 visit to McAlister’s home. That chain of custody makes this example far more significant than typical cards that surface on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Michael J. McAlister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael J. McAlister was a key part of ILM’s groundbreaking visual effects team during the Star Wars era. His credits span the original trilogy and beyond, and he is perhaps best known for winning an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for his work on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Owning a piece directly from McAlister’s collection is not just acquiring a Star Wars collectible — it’s acquiring a tangible link to the very people who built the magic of ILM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectible Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric artwork by Ralph McQuarrie, the visionary who shaped the look of the Star Wars universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited in-house distribution, never sold commercially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect ILM provenance from Oscar-winning effects artist Michael J. McAlister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade rarity, with comparable examples selling at auction for $200–$800 depending on condition, proofs, and variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Collectors Want This\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a holiday card — it’s a piece of Star Wars history, blending McQuarrie’s artistic genius with ILM’s creative legacy. For fans of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Hollywood visual effects history, this is a must-have. Cards with this kind of documented provenance rarely hit the open market, making it an exceptional opportunity for advanced collectors.\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":63600119120012,"sku":"0001","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/3543\/0796\/files\/3_eef539b0-fe0c-4361-9d51-eb7f763e0ed2.jpg?v=1793972456","url":"https:\/\/gspawn.com\/products\/1981-lucasfilm-holiday-card-ralph-mcquarrie-santa-yoda-ilm-michael-j-mccalister","provider":"Gold \u0026 Silver Pawn Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}