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Luke's Lightsaber Shatters Auction Records | Art News
Mark Hamill’s original Luke Skywalker lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back just smashed auction records, selling for a jaw-dropping $3.75 million—far exceeding its $1–2 million estimate. This iconic prop, wielded in the legendary duel with Darth Vader, now holds the title of most expensive Star Wars prop ever sold, beating out an X-wing model. More than just a toy, it’s a cinematic artifact built from a modified camera flash unit and featuring the original severed hand rig crafted by legendary makeup artist Stuart Freeborn (Yoda). The sale, part of a larger entertainment memorabilia…
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