A major exhibition showcasing one of the UK’s largest collection of vintage Star Wars toys and collectables has arrived in Stoke-on-Trent.

The must-see display, which opens this weekend, features action figures and ships including the legendary Millenium Falcon.

There will be mannequin displays including Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, Jedi master Yoda and infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett, as well as props including a rare Stormtrooper helmet and blaster from the first Star Wars film.

Also on display will be dioramas of famous scenes as well as vintage board games, children’s lunchboxes, thermos flasks and more.

The touring exhibition, called The Toys Strike Back, will be at the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery in Hanley between Saturday 1 March and Sunday 1 June.

Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery has played host to many great exhibitions over the years and we are delighted to be welcoming this latest display to Stoke-on-Trent.

“It will be with us for three months and we expect this exhibition to be extremely popular with visitors from our city and beyond.”

Sean Szmalc, exhibition director, said: “The Toys Strike Back is a celebration of vintage toys and collectables which have captured our imaginations and will bring childhood memories back to life. Visitors are guaranteed to discover many rare treasures.”

The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and between 11am and 4pm on Sundays. Tickets for The Toys Strike Back are Adults £6, Concessions £4, Children £4, Under 5s free.

For more information visit stokemuseums.org.uk/pmag.