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Darth Vader's $1 million lightsaber auction
A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million in Heritage Auctions' rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia sale.
In brief
A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million in Heritage Auctions' rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia sale. Heritage Auctions' screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' has a $1 million starting bid in a…
Auction highlights
Heritage Auctions features rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia including screen-used lightsabers and Chewbacca's bowcaster.
Crown jewel piece
A screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' starts at $1 million-plus.
Expert insight
Brian Chanes, Heritage Auctions' Senior Director of Hollywood and Entertainment, says this lightsaber is the holy grail of 'Star Wars' memorabilia.
Authenticity guarantee
The lightsaber has a photo serial number matched and is screen matched to Jeremy Bulloch's debut as Boba Fett in 'Empire Strike Back'.
Why collectors pay
Nostalgia for the first 'Star Wars' film drives collectors to spend seven figures on memorabilia that triggers happy memories.
Auction date
The auction goes live November 12 at www.ha.com for the rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia collection.
The one thing
Heritage Auctions' screen-used Darth Vader lightsaber from 'The Empire Strikes Back' and 'Return of the Jedi' has a $1 million starting bid in a rare 'Star Wars' memorabilia auction.
