Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sells for Over $4.8 Million at Dallas Auction
Summary
Darth Vader’s lightsaber sold for more than $4.87 million at a Dallas auction, setting a new record for Star Wars memorabilia. Heritage Auctions said the prop was used in key combat scenes in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Key Points
- Darth Vader’s lightsaber sold for $4.87 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, becoming the most expensive Star Wars memorabilia ever sold at auction.
- The prop was used by David Prowse and stunt double Bob Anderson in combat scenes, including the famous Cloud City duel in The Empire Strikes Back.
- Heritage Auctions’ Ultimate Star Wars sale featured about 200 items, including props from The Mandalorian and other Star Wars films.
- Other notable sales included Boba Fett’s rifle for $375,000 and a Snowspeeder model owned by Carrie Fisher for $200,000.
