Darth Vader’s Screen-Used Lightsaber From 'The Empire Strikes Back' Sells for a Record $4.875 Million USD

SummaryA screen-used Darth Vader prop from the original film trilogy sells for $4.875 million USDThe massive transaction shatters the previous world record for any franchise collectibleHeritage Auctions assembled 27 other light sabers alongside vast series memorabiliaA definitive piece of cinema history just commanded an unprecedented premium at the Ultimate Star Wars Auction. On Thursday, a screen-used Darth Vader light saber went under the hammer at a public event hosted by Heritage Auctions a...