Own the Dark Side: Discover Why Darth Vader’s $3 Million Lightsaber Is the Ultimate Collector’s Dream
So, imagine this: an actual piece of cinematic legend—the very lightsaber Darth Vader brandished in those iconic showdown scenes of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi—is about to hit the auction block this September. Yes, that very same prop, forged from the humble innards of an old British press camera flash handle (talk about a glow-up), could fetch up to a staggering $3 million. Now, here’s the kicker: before this artifact of dark side dominance finds a new home—or maybe just a really swanky display case—it’s making the rounds, strutting through London, New York, and Beverly Hills. Makes you wonder: if a lightsaber can go from gripping the hand of one of cinema’s greatest villains to sparking bidding wars among collectors, what’s next—a Force-powered startup? Intrigued? You might wanna dive deeper. LEARN MORE
The prop, which appeared in the final two films of the original Star Wars trilogy, is heading to auction in September.
PropstoreThe lightsaber prop was used in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Darth Vader’s lightsaber from two of the original Star Wars trilogy films is going up for auction in September. The iconic prop, which appeared in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, is estimated to sell for up to $3 million.
The lightsaber was wielded by David Prowse, who played Darth Vader onscreen. Before it heads to the auction block, it will go on display in London, New York, and Beverly Hills for fans to admire.
Darth Vader’s Iconic Lightsaber
PropstoreThe lightsaber handle was made from an old British press camera flash handle.
This famous piece of film memorabilia was Darth Vader’s lightsaber in some of the most well-known sequences of the Star Wars trilogy. The prop first appeared in the final duel scenes of the trilogy’s second film, The Empire Strikes Back.
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