For years now, autographed books coming direct from the publishers -- or direct from the authors themselves -- have been an affordable way to collect ink from notable names in all realms of pop culture.

It's not a perfect system with stamped autos, fakes and autopens sometimes in the mix -- a problem for publishers to catch as they are not authenticators -- but thanks to dedicated collectors on the Blowout Cards Forum and elsewhere, those problems often get caught and fixed ... or at least become well-known enough to avoid if it's an issue that goes uncorrected.

Getting ink in-person is always best -- book tours still happen, of course -- but landing autographed editions from publishers, online sellers or celebs themselves via their websites or other appearances are common.

Our latest subject and autograph in this ongoing series? Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke but without the Daenerys Targaryen price tag.

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Topps has landed one of Hollywood's big names for its autograph lineup.

Paul Bettany's newest role, Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story, lands him among the ink in the Star Wars  Authentics line with signed photos available now.

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The box: 2018 Topps Solo: A Star Wars Story (hobby box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com

Packs per box: 24
Cards per pack: 8
Cards in this box: 189
Base set completion: 
100 of 100 (100 percent)
Duplicates: 20

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Funko shot first.

Ok, maybe not, but with the forthcoming arrival of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the origin of Han Solo gets a full array of toys and more across several lines from the company that would make even Greedo proud.

More than 30 different toys have been revealed along with a selection of T-shirts, mini plush and more for the latest Star Wars film set to arrive on May 25.

Oh, and the trailer for the movie dropped on Sunday ... keep reading to see it and everything on the way from Funko.

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Star Wars fans may need to make a visit to their closest Denny's.

Topps has teamed up with the restaurant chain to create a set of 12 cards for Solo: A Star Wars Story, which arrives in theaters on May 25 -- and they'll also help raise money for No Kid Hungry with sales of two-card packs.

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A new Star Wars standalone movie is just months away -- and if you missed a short teaser aired during the Super Bowl last night then you're ready for a longer teaser trailer today.

And if you did see the teaser for Solo: A Star Wars Story, then you're clearly ready for more.

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What: 2018 Topps Solo: A Star Wars Story trading cards
Arrives: April 20
Box basics: One autograph guaranteed in every two-hit box (12 boxes per case)
Checklist: Click here

What's buzz-worthy: The next Star Wars movie will, of course, get its own cardboard and we have the basics -- but no spoilers -- for the story of Han Solo.

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