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“"Star Wars" Record: Darth Vader's lightsaber sold at auction for nearly $5 million”
“The lightsaber was one of 27 lots offered for sale as part of “The Ultimate Star Wars Auction””
Darth Vader’s lightsaber sold for $4.875 million at auction.
Key points
- Darth Vader's lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back sold for $4.875 million.
- The sale occurred during Heritage Auctions' The Ultimate Star Wars Auction.
- The prop was used in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
- The price set a new record for Star Wars props at auction.
- Previous record was $3.75 million for Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and a severed hand.
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