Famed Darth Vader light saber sells for almost $5 million at auction
Summary
A light saber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” sold for $4.875 million at auction. The sale set an auction record for a “Star Wars” collectible and a screen-used prop from the franchise.Key Facts
- The light saber appeared in both “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.”
- It was used in the Cloud City duel where Vader tells Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.”
- The light saber sold Thursday for $4.875 million at Heritage Auctions’ Ultimate Star Wars Auction.
- The price set a reported world auction record for a “Star Wars” collectible.
- The sale also set a record for a screen-used “Star Wars” prop.
- The previous screen-used prop record was $3.75 million for Skywalker’s light saber and a severed hand-effects rig.
- The auction included 27 other “Star Wars” light sabers and items from films and television shows across Episodes I through IX.
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