The Force flows at Fisher family auction in Las Vegas — PHOTOS
A view of some of the items for sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Auctioneer Tom Burbey starts off the bids in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Murray Sawchuk, left, bids on Debbie Reynolds' vintage wall phone in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
A jumpsuit worn on stage by Debbie Reynolds' can be seen in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
A view of some of the items for sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Judy Plaster bids on a framed picture of Debbie Reynolds during an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. "I fell in love with Debbie when I was 11," said Plaster. "I even named my daughter Tammy after her movie." The money raised from the sale, which included movie costumes, props, and an assortment of personal belongings, will be donated to the new Debbie Reynolds Performing Arts Scholarship at UNLV. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Nora Hughes searches the crowd for a bidder during an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Kathryn Arianoff, who performs in a Debbie Reynolds tribute show, scans through an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
A view of some of the items for sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Carole Molchany, a certified antique appraiser, bids on Debbie Reynold's scrapbook of stars during an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Rick Faddis participates in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Charlie, who wished to only be identified by his first name, looks at costumes in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Todd Fisher, center, who presided over the estate sale that included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, talks to Murray Sawchuk, right, during the auction at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The money raised from the sale, which included movie costumes, props, and an assortment of personal belongings, will be donated to the new Debbie Reynolds Performing Arts Scholarship at UNLV. "The goal behind this scholarship is to find the next Debbie Reynolds or Carrie Fisher," said Fisher. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Lenora Needham talks to McManus Auctions' head security, who wished to be identified by his nickname "Speedy Gonzales," in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Jeff Bingham works behind the counter during an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Auctioneer Tom Burbey starts off the bids in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Erica Shea participates in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
Rosemarie Moore bids on two pair of vintage gloves worn by Debbie Reynolds during an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
James Rieke and Lenora Needham participate in an auction sale, which included almost 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. Andrea Cornejo Las Vegas Review-Journal @DreaCornejo
An auction of more than 800 items collected by Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher drew a packed house Sunday at McManus Auctions in Las Vegas.
Money raised will be donated to the new Debbie Reynolds Performing Arts Scholarship at UNLV.
Reynolds’ son, Todd Fisher, presided over the sale.
Among the items were movie costumes, props and personal belongings, including Reynolds’ vintage wall phone, as well as “Star Wars” memorabilia collected by Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia in five of the films.
Judy Plaster bid on a framed picture of Reynolds.
“I fell in love with Debbie when I was 11,” Plaster said. “I even named my daughter Tammy after her movie.”
