SINCE Star Wars first graced cinema screens in the 70s, it has captured the hearts of sci-fi fans, becoming a cult classic.

In a galaxy not too far away (Worcester), the UK's finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters is going on display in a stunning, free exhibition at Worcester City's Art Gallery & Museum.

Collector Matt Fox said: “May The Toys Be With You is both a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and also of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies.

"From X-Wing Fighters to lightsabers, these fantastical designs have fired our imaginations and stamped their place on our cultural landscape."

Visitors can also take their own Star Wars selfie, enjoy hands-on activities in the Millennium Falcon Cockpit and chill in the Death Star reading and soft play area as well as enjoying a number of special activity days in the school holidays.

When the movie Star Wars broke box office records in 1977, no one could have predicted that the merchandising would go on to earn even more than the film itself.

The toys of Star Wars took the world by storm and became the must-have playthings for an entire generation.

From 1977 - 1985 an estimated 300 million action figures were sold, allowing children to re-enact the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo.

May The Toys Be With You is free and will open on Saturday July 20 and continues throughout the school summer holidays.