Darth Vader’s lightsaber, used in Star Wars movies, sells for nearly $5m

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According to the Guardian, the lightsaber used by Darth Vader in iconic Star Wars films including The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983) has sold at Heritage Auctions in the US for $4.875m. This figure, which far exceeded the initial $1m estimate, sets a new world record for any Star Wars on-screen prop. Brian Chanes, senior director of Hollywood and entertainment at Heritage Auctions, described the saber as the "Holy Grail" for Star Wars collectors. The auction featured 27 other lightsaber props, including those used by characters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.