We already know that Mark Hamill has some of the best autographs in show business.
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Now, he’s personally verifying some of the more run-of-the-mill signatures on social media.
…And, yeah, some of those “irreverent” Star Wars cards have made their way into the discussion.
You can check out a series of tweets to help “beat the dealers” who move bogus merchandise below.
In a word- NO. I’m so sorry there’s so many fans spending their hard-earned money for fraudulent signatures. #FAKE https://t.co/717Bv02ASA
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 27, 2015
That one is REAL- go for it! (but only at a reasonable price!) #Authentic https://t.co/SxZw59MDti
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Sadly, another fake. Look at the signatures I verified to learn to spot the forgeries for yourself. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/HFndM0Al1Z
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Memorize this REAL signature and you can start spotting the phonies yourself! #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/yB0aVXY74E
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
It’s REAL- Congratulations! (And glad you liked the movie!) #CBTM #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/qYFCdZi4L5
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
All REAL!!! #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/GYVtxaToOf
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
REAL: now USE THIS EXAMPLE to judge any signatures you might contemplate buying in the future. #BeatTheDealers https://t.co/hFNQwO8eVR
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Not only REAL, but a rarity compared to the many many SW-related signatures over the years! #BewareOfFakes #FansRule https://t.co/KN5Rt3NfuZ
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Because I owe it to all true fans to protect them from being victimized by dishonest dealers! #FightFraud #FansRule https://t.co/aXk6zBMCAs
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
So sorry to tell you it’s not just a FAKE, but a horrible FAKE at that! #BeatTheDealers #FansRule https://t.co/ygBaPtr4b6
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Both REAL (with REAL corny jokes, btw) #BeatTheDealers #FansRule https://t.co/1oL6gPikps
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Mine is a FAKE- sorry. (Can’t vouch for the others) #FanGouging #SoSad https://t.co/tirzYBHv9f
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
YES!!! That’s real & I always ask if it’s OK to make a joke. If they want MTFBWY, that’s what they get (no joke)#lol https://t.co/TOn2V14xrA
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Sorry to admit it’s REAL. (Seemed funny at the time… what was I thinking’?) #BeatTheDealers #BadGag https://t.co/plKF9hGaPD
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Both REAL https://t.co/i0QZTVchkC
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
REAL #FightFraud #FansRule https://t.co/OkqQaAB9Ha
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
Both REAL. Maybe I’ll just “like” the real ones rather than boring everyone w/ endless tweets over authenticity, OK? https://t.co/lstgojuJVq
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) December 28, 2015
…and there’s plenty more where those came from!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters December 18, 2015, kicking off a new trilogy of Saga films as Episodes VIII and IX are already scheduled. The film garnered a record $247 million at the domestic box office and $529 million globally in its opening weekend.