Princess Leia’s skimpy bikini was never so hot.
A golden metal outfit famously worn by actress Carrie Fisher in the 1983 Star Wars blockbuster “Return of the Jedi” fetched $175,000 at a star-studded Hollywood auction last week — and it wasn’t even the top seller.
A model of the Y-Wing fighter that took out the death star in the first Star Wars flick in 1977 sold for a sky-high $1.55 million a the Heritage Auctions sale that brought in $5.9 million in all, with even Harry Potter’s wand and a Star Trek poster going to the highest bidders, the auction house said.
“I’ve said it repeatedly: Collectors’ desire to own a piece of Hollywood history remains intense and insatiable, and we take great pride and pleasure in sharing these indelible moments,” Heritage Vice President Joe Maddalena said in a statement.
“This auction proved that the summer blockbuster is alive and well at Heritage,” he said.
The Star Wars model took in the biggest prize. A 27.5-inch miniature made by Colin Cantwell, also known as a “TIE Killer,” was one of only two made for George Lucas’ sci-fi masterpiece — with the bidding opening at $300,000 and taking off to more than $1.5 million.
An original movie poster by artist Robert Peak for “Start Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” sold for $106,250, while a rare “Blade Runner” poster by John Alvin fetched $100,000.
Bidders also put up big bucks for Disney merchandise, with an original oil painting of Scrooge McDuck and grand nephews Huey, Dewy and Louie by Carl Barks selling for $312,500.
Even Harry Potter’s magic wand sold for just under $94,000.
But the most seductive item was easily the Princess Leia bikini that made even Jabba the Hutt sweat.
The resin and urethane outfit inspired by Frank Frazetta, designed by Nilo Rodis-Jamero and sculpted by artist Richard Miller, opened for bidding at $34,000 and eventually brought in $175,000.
Fisher, who died in 2016, once quipped about wearing it.
“When [director George Lucas] showed me the outfit, I thought he was kidding and it made me very nervous,” she told NPR. “I had to sit very straight because I couldn’t have lines on my sides, like little creases. No creases were allowed, so I had to sit very, very rigid straight.”
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