Like many men of his age, Matt Fox's fascination with Star Wars began the moment he first saw the 1977 classic as a young boy.

But unlike most, he has continued collecting toys and ephemera from the much-loved sci-fi franchise.

That enormous collection now forms the basis for a special exhibition, May The Toys Be With You, which opens at Lynn Museum on Tuesday, July 15, and runs until May 31 next year.

Part of the Star Wars exhibition at Lynn Museum (Image: Chris Bishop)

Teacher Mr Fox, 52, from Canterbury in Kent, said: "There are 250 exhibits, but I've probably got five times that........

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