Darth Vader lightsaber from iconic duel goes to auction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:31 · Archive

The lightsaber used by Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back is expected to fetch at least £1m at Heritage Auctions next month.

The lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the iconic duel against Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions on 12 November. The prop, which was also used in Return of the Jedi, is expected to fetch at least £1m. It is one of more than two dozen lightsabers spanning Star Wars Episodes I through IX and other films from the universe created by George Lucas.

Other notable props in the auction include lightsabers wielded by Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith, each estimated at £10,000 or more, and an EE-3 carbine blaster used by Boba Fett throughout The Empire Strikes Back, expected to bring in more than £100,000. A Yoda puppet hand used by Frank Oz in The Empire Strikes Back and a TIE Fighter pilot helmet from Rogue One are also included.

In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from The Empire Strikes Back sold for £3.75m, the highest price ever paid for a Star Wars prop at auction, according to the auction house.

How it is being reported

• "Star Wars" lightsaber used in "I am your father" duel could sell for $1 millionMore than two dozen lightsaber props are up for auction, including ones wielded by Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker in "Revenge of the Sith."CBS News · 9 Oct, 16:34
• Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auctionSaber is expected to fetch at least $1m and is one of more than two dozen props that will be up for sale A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker “I am your father” is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions next month. The Vader saber, also used in Return of the Jedi, is expected to fetch at least $1m. It is one of more than two dozen lightsaber props that will be up for sale at the auction that spans Star Wars Episodes I through IX and other films and TV shows from the universe George Lucas created. Continue reading...The Guardian · 9 Oct, 14:36

In this story: Darth Vader · Luke Skywalker · Heritage Auctions · George Lucas · Ewan McGregor · Hayden Christensen · Boba Fett · Frank Oz

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