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Darth Vader’s lightsaber sells for nearly $5 million - are prop collectors mad?

Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in Star Wars movies ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return of the J...

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18.15 13 Nov 2026


Darth Vader’s lightsaber sells for nearly $5 million - are prop collectors mad?


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18.15 13 Nov 2026


Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in Star Wars movies ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Return of the Jedi’, sold at auction for nearly $5 million, having previously been estimated to sell for $1 million.

Are prop collectors mad? How popular is this industry?

Joining Shane to discuss is Entertainment Journalist and host of the ‘Screenland’ podcast, Brian Lloyd.


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