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Darth Vader's lightsaber is up for auction

A Darth Vader lightsaber used in the climactic duel in Cloud City, where the villain tells Luke Skywalker "I am your father," is among the highlights of the Ultimate Star Wars Auction to be held by Heritage Auctions on Nov. 12.

Darth Vader's lightsaber is up for auction

Darth Vader's original lightsaber, which played a pivotal role in the Cloud City showdown, is set to be auctioned off by Heritage Auctions on November 12. The estimated value is $1 million, making it a highly anticipated event. This lightsaber was previously sold for a record-breaking $3.75 million in July, paired with Luke Skywalker's severed prop hand.

The auction also features over two dozen lightsaber props from all nine Star Wars saga episodes and other films and TV shows in George Lucas's universe. Boba Fett's EE-3 carbine blaster from "The Empire Strikes Back" is projected to fetch over $100,000. Other notable items include Yoda's puppet hand, Luke's hand, Anthony Daniels' third-draft screenplay of the original film, and a TIE Fighter pilot helmet from "Rogue One." Bidding for these Star Wars artifacts opens on November 12.

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