Iconic Star Wars Props to be Auctioned in November

The legendary lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader during the famous duel with Luke Skywalker in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ is set to go on auction next month. This pivotal moment from the original Star Wars trilogy, where Vader delivers the iconic line, ‘I am your father,’ will see the lightsaber estimated to fetch over $1 million at the Ultimate Star Wars Auction. The event will be hosted by Heritage Auctions on November 12.

An image shared by Heritage Auctions displays the Darth Vader lightsaber, underscoring its significance in the Star Wars saga. In total, more than 24 lightsaber props are on auction. These include those used by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in ‘Revenge of the Sith,’ each anticipated to bring in a minimum of $10,000.

The auction also features an EE-3 carbine blaster, a staple for the character Boba Fett in ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’ This piece is predicted to surpass $100,000 in bids. Another notable item is the Hero Rebel DH-17 Pistol, which was carried by Rebel Alliance troops in the same film, with expectations of exceeding $10,000.

Additional unique items include a Yoda puppet hand crafted by Frank Oz for ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ a signed third-draft screenplay of the original 1977 ‘Star Wars’ by C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels, and a TIE Fighter pilot helmet from ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.’

Among the assortment is a miniature snowspeeder from Carrie Fisher’s private collection, utilized during filming, likely to attract bids over $10,000. Previously, a lightsaber featuring Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ garnered $3.75 million, setting a record for a Star Wars film prop as per the auction house.