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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction

The Guardian Culture · 9 October 2026 at 14:36

Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction

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.

The Vader saber, also used in Return of the Jedi, is expected to fetch at least $1m.

It is one of more than two dozen lightsaber props that will be up for sale at the auction that spans Star Wars Episodes I through IX and other films and TV shows from the universe George Lucas created.

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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ Star Wars duel up for auction

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