Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Darth Vader's lightsaber from iconic ‘Star Wars' duel goes up for auction

Headline from NBC New York

A Darth Vader costumed character poses at the Hasbro and Amazon Star Wars interactive Imperial March experience at the Empire State Building March 21, 2024, in New York.

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  1. NBC New York

    Darth Vader's lightsaber from iconic ‘Star Wars' duel goes up for auction (opens NBC New York)

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    A Darth Vader costumed character poses at the Hasbro and Amazon Star Wars interactive Imperial March experience at the Empire State Building March 21, 2024, in New York.

  2. WDIO Duluth

    Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is set to be auctioned on Nov. 12. Heritage Auctions will host the event, featuring this iconic prop from the famous duel where Vader reveals he is Luke Skywalker's father.

  3. The Guardian

    Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction (opens The Guardian)

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    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.

  4. CBS News

    "Star Wars" lightsaber used in "I am your father" duel could sell for $1 million (opens CBS News)

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    More than two dozen lightsaber props are up for auction, including ones wielded by Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker in "Revenge of the Sith."

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Darth Vader’s ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Lightsaber Heads to Auction, Expected to Top $1 Million (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Will Vader's lightsaber beat the auction record set by Luke Skywalker's lightsaber? While 'Revenge of the Sith' lightsabers are bargain priced.

  6. New York Post

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