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Luke's Lightsaber Sells for Record $3.75M | Dayton News
A Luke Skywalker lightsaber and prosthetic hand from The Empire Strikes Back just smashed auction records, selling for $3.75 million — way beyond the expected $1–2 million. This iconic prop, used by Mark Hamill in the “I am your father” scene, also included the special effects rig that made Luke lose his hand. The items, once owned by legendary makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, now hold new owners and set a new Star Wars prop record, surpassing last year’s $3.135 million X-wing sale. Other big-ticket items included the Wicked Witch’s hat ($550K) and Gene Wilder’s Wonka top hat ($350K), proving…
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