Source: BroBible
Summary
Mark Hamill’s original Luke Skywalker lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for $3.75 million at auction, setting a new world record for a screen-used Star Wars prop. The lightsaber was originally offered at $1 million and was expected to fetch between $1 million and $2 million. It was part of Heritage Auctions’ Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction, which also features other iconic movie props.
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The habit gets a new name.
Auction fever strikes again, and this time, it’s Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” that’s making headlines. The iconic prop sold for a staggering $3.75 million, shattering the previous record for a screen-used Star Wars prop. Because what’s a better investment than a piece of modern mythology? “Collectors understood that they were bidding on much more than a prop. They were competing for a genuine piece of modern mythology.” Yeah, because nothing says “mythology” like a $3.75 million lightsaber.
Author: Evan Null
