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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction

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What happened

Saber is expected to fetch at least $1m and is one of more than two dozen props that will be up for sale A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker “I am your father” is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions next month.

Key facts

  • Saber is expected to fetch at least $1m and is one of more than two dozen props that will be up for sale A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the duel where he tells Luke Skywalker “I am your father” is going up for sale at Heritage Auctions next month.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:36:05 UTC.

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