Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber and Severed Hand From Famed Darth Vader Duel Sold For a Record $3.75 Million at Auction
First publishedJul 17, 21:11 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 22:37 UTC · 12m ago
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Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and severed hand sold for $3.75 million at auction.
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A famous lightsaber and severed hand from a Star Wars movie sold at auction. The items were used in a famous scene with Darth Vader. They sold for $3.75 million.
Why it matters
This is a record price for a Star Wars prop. It shows how valuable movie memorabilia can be.
In brief
- What was sold at auction?
- A lightsaber and severed hand from a Star Wars movie.
- How much did they sell for?
- They sold for $3.75 million.
- What is special about this sale?
- It is a record price for a Star Wars prop.
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The sale is a record for a Star Wars prop.
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The prop is a significant piece of movie history.
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