"Star Wars" light saber and more iconic film props going up for auction
Summary
Famous movie props, including a real "Star Wars" light saber used by Luke Skywalker, will be sold at a big auction in New York. The auction features items from classic films like "The Wizard of Oz," "Rocky," and "Back to the Future II," and runs from July 13 to 17.Key Facts
- A light saber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in "The Empire Strikes Back" will be auctioned, starting at $1 million.
- Costume hats from "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" will also be available, starting at $100,000 and $50,000 respectively.
- Boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky III" will be auctioned with a starting bid of $100,000.
- Two rugs from "The Big Lebowski" that play important roles in the movie will be sold, opening bids at $15,000 each.
- Other items include a Paul Newman hockey jersey from "Slap Shot," a necklace from "The Bride of Frankenstein," and an inflatable autopilot from "Airplane."
- John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for his song "If I Fell" will also be part of the auction.
- The auction is organized by Heritage Auctions in New York and covers a wide range of film and music memorabilia.
- The auction runs from July 13 through July 17.
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