US EditionDarth Vader’s Main Lightsaber Set for Auction in Rare Opportunity for ‘Star Wars’ Fans
LOS ANGELES, JUL 15 – The original hero lightsaber prop used by Darth Vader is expected to sell for $1 million to $3 million in a rare public auction by Propstore, marking its first sale since private collection.
- This September in Los Angeles, Propstore will auction Darth Vader's main dueling lightsaber featured in the Star Wars films released in the 1980s, specifically the second and third installments of the original trilogy.
- This auction is taking place almost five decades after the debut of the original Star Wars movie and marks the 45th year since The Empire Strikes Back was released.
- The prop is a rare, screen-matched hero lightsaber modified with a wooden rod for dueling scenes, including components like a vintage camera flash handle and cosmetic wiring.
- Propstore projects the lightsaber will fetch between $1 million and $3 million, with COO Brandon Alinger describing it as a highly coveted artifact ideal for the most prestigious collectors globally.
- The lightsaber will tour London, New York, and Beverly Hills in August before being sold to the highest bidder, highlighting its significance among original trilogy memorabilia.
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Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction
The duelling prop used in the 1980s films Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi will go up for auction for the first time. The Star Wars lightsaber used by villain Darth Vader will go under the hammer for the first time. The weapon and duelling prop used in the 1980s films, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi, will go up for auction in September. The live auction, hosted by memorabilia au…
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hive.newsDarth Vader’s lightsaber from original Star Wars trilogy to be auctioned off — expected to rake in up to $3 million
The lightsaber used by Darth Vader during the latter two films of the original "Star Wars" trilogy will be auctioned off alongside a slew of other memorabilia from the franchise and is expected to rake in millions, according to a report.
Darth Vader's light sword from the "Star Wars" films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "The Return of the Jedi Knights" comes under the hammer in September in Los Angeles. According to the auction house Prop Store Auction, a starting bid of at least one million US dollars is expected for the well-known prop.
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