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Skywalker's Lightsaber & Hand Fetches Millions?
16 Jun
Summary
- Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from Empire Strikes Back is up for auction.
- John Lennon's handwritten 'If I fell' lyrics have a starting bid of $500,000.
- Iconic movie props like Wizard of Oz hats and Back to the Future hoverboards are featured.
A significant piece of cinematic history, Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back," is set to be auctioned. This iconic prop, used by Mark Hamill in the 1980 film, includes a severed hand effects rig and is anticipated to sell for over a million dollars. The auction, scheduled for July 13-17, spans across movies, music, and pop culture.
Among the other high-profile items is a rare artifact from The Beatles: John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for "If I Fell." These lyrics, penned on a Valentine card during the band's 1964 visit to New York for their "Ed Sullivan Show" debut, will have bidding open at $500,000.
Further highlights include coveted items such as Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West hat from "The Wizard of Oz" (starting at $100,000) and Gene Wilder's top hat from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (starting at $50,000). Fans of "Back to the Future II" can bid on hoverboards, while those who appreciate cult classics can vie for the rugs from "The Big Lebowski."
Sylvester Stallone's boots from "Rocky III" and a Paul Newman hockey jersey from "Slap Shot" are also part of the extensive collection. This diverse auction celebrates the breadth of entertainment history, offering a unique opportunity for collectors to own a piece of beloved film and music legacies.
