This week in 'Star Wars' news: classic memorabilia from the movies being auctioned

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Saturday, December 5, 2015
"Star Wars: A New Hope" stormtrooper helmet on display at 'Return Of The Nigo,' the first auction of "Star Wars" collectibles at Sotheby's on Dec. 2, 2015 in New York City.
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Can you believe that Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres in less than two weeks? With the highly-anticipated film soon to arrive in theaters, it's important for fans to familiarize themselves with all the frozen foods, memorabilia auctions and other fun news items that've recently happened in the intergalactic movie universe.

Here's what happened this week in Star Wars:

Canadian Jawa plush toy with tag on display at "Return Of Nigo," the first auction of "Star Wars" collectibles at Sotheby's on Dec. 2, 2015 in New York City.
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