Darth Vader's actual lightsaber from the legendary "I am your father" duel sold for $4.875 million, setting a new record for Star Wars collectibles. This beats the previous high set by Luke Skywalker's saber earlier this year.
The prop was used in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, making it a true piece of movie history.
Chanes calls lightsaber 'Holy grail'
Collectors went wild for this piece at Heritage Auctions's "Ultimate Star Wars Auction," with auction exec Brian Chanes calling it "the Holy Grail."
Demand for original movie props is soaring worldwide, and screen-used items like this are now selling for prices usually reserved for fine art.