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Vader's Lightsaber Sells for Millions!
10 Oct
Summary
- Darth Vader's lightsaber from two Star Wars films is up for auction.
- This prop previously sold for $3.65 million in September 2025.
- Other iconic Star Wars props also fetching high prices at auction.
The lightsaber wielded by David Prowse as Darth Vader in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" (1980) and "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" (1983) is set to be auctioned on November 12. The bidding for this iconic prop will commence at $1 million.
This particular lightsaber previously achieved a remarkable $3.65 million at an auction held in September 2025. It was used by the late David Prowse and Bob Anderson. The enduring appeal of Star Wars props was further underscored when Mark Hamill's lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3,750,000 on July 15, 2026, setting a record for a screen-used prop.
Alongside Vader's saber, the auction will feature Boba Fett's blaster from "The Empire Strikes Back," with a starting bid of $100,000. Other notable items include lightsabers used by Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, and Adam Driver, with starting bids ranging from $8,000 to $30,000. A third-draft screenplay for the original "Star Wars," signed by Anthony Daniels, begins bidding at $20,000.
Further solidifying the high values of Star Wars collectibles, Han Solo's blaster sold for $1.05 million in August 2022. Additionally, a Red Leader X-wing fighter filming miniature sold for $3.15 million in 2023, and a full-sized R2-D2 prop reached nearly $2.8 million in 2017.
