IO9 has covered a few notable Star Wars Auctions recently, as rare toys and very collector objects have come on the market in surprisingly robust amounts. But maybe the most exciting example has just arrived: Darth Vader’s Lightsaber. The actual, authentic, screen-matched hilt used by David Prowse and his stunt double in both Empire beats back and Return by Jedi. When your mind is about the possibility of owning such a price, consider that it is estimated to command $ 1 million to the lowest estimate and $ 3 million at the highest … and maybe more.
Propstore’s press release showing the sales notes that back in 2022, it sold a screen-matched miniature of a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter for over $ 2.3 million, but “Vader’s Lightsaber has the potential to surpass this number.”
If someone Star WarS Prop will rake in so much dough, it must be this one. The press release emphasizes that this is the Much weapon that was deployed in Darth Vader’s climatic battles with Luke Skywalker, used on-set by Prowse and stunt practitioner Bob Anderson.
Here are further details of the play: “It is constructed from a vintage British press camera flash handle, which was transformed into waders’ infamous weapons through mounting dressing components, such as plastic grip, calculator bubbles and cosmetic wire. on-camera dueling possible.
What more is “It is assumed to be Only Hero Lightsaber Prop from the original Star Wars Trilogy with verifiable screen use to ever be offered at public auction and considered widely as one of the most sought -after items in Star Wars Collection. “
Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Auction takes place in September in Los Angeles, after several of the biggest things – including Indiana Jones’ Bullwship and Belt from Indiana Jones and the last crusadeand Sauron’s helmet from Lord of the Rings: The Community of the Ring– Complete a press trip to London, Beverly Hills and New York. You can find out how to offer here.
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