STAR WARS ILM Vader TIE Fighter 7x SIGNED 8x10 Photo BECKETT ANH Official Pix
From The Steve Grad Autograph Collection
This impressive 8x10 Official Pix photograph—officially licensed by Lucasfilm—features Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope, signed by seven key members of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) responsible for its miniature construction and internal mechanics. Every autograph was obtained in person by Steve Grad, Lead Authenticator at Beckett Authentication, former Principal Authenticator at PSA/DNA (2002–2016), and a regular cast member on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars since 2013.
Signers & Contributions
David Beasley – Model shop fabricator and miniature builder on A New Hope
Jonathan Erland – Visual effects innovator and ILM model builder who helped create the Vader TIE miniature
David Jones (d. 2022) – ILM model shop technician, helped construct the Vader TIE miniature
Lorne Peterson – Senior model maker and ILM legend, key in the design and detailing of the TIE Fighter miniatures
Dave Scott Settino (d. 2024) – Model builder and prop fabricator responsible for fine assembly and detail work
Jamie Shourt, William Shourt – Responsible for internal assembly and mechanical construction of miniature components
Item Details
Size: 8x10 inches
Type: Official Pix photograph, officially licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd.
Ink: Bold silver paint pen autographs across a dark background highlighting the Vader TIE model
Authentication: Accompanied by full BECKETT Letter of Authenticity (AC95280)
Significance
This piece highlights the artistry and technical mastery behind one of Star Wars’ most recognizable spacecraft—the TIE Advanced flown by Darth Vader during the Battle of Yavin. Featuring original ILM model makers, builders, and technicians who physically constructed and shot the miniatures for A New Hope, this photograph captures the hands-on creativity that defined Industrial Light & Magic’s groundbreaking early years.
A rare and beautifully presented collectible signed by the original creators who brought Darth Vader’s starfighter to life.
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