STARS of the Star Wars' blockbuster hit film series are coming to Lancaster later this year Arch villain Darth Vader and the cocky robot R2D2 will be special at the first Lancaster and Morecambe Sci-Fi memorabilia and collectors toy fair.

The actors Kenny Baker (R2d2) and Dave Prowse have already agreed to meet fans and sign autographs and collectors' memorablia at the event at Lancaster and Morecambe College sports centre, on Sunday, October 3.

Organiser Ray Richardson says the fair is being timed to coincide with the release of the latest Star Wars film and dealers from the USA have already been booked.

He reckons the show will also attract hundreds of tourists from across Europe and the USA.

There will be more than 200 tables filled with sc-fi, TV, Disney and comic book memorablia alongside hordes of models and toys.

Local sellers who may want a stall are being urged to book early.

More information is from Ray 01524-418487.