Darth Vader's lightsaber from iconic Star Wars duel sells for record $4.875m

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader was sold for $4.875 million at the Ultimate Star Wars Auction. This sale set a new world record for any Star Wars collectible. The lightsaber surpassed previous auction records for both props and poster art. The auction featured the largest collection of Star Wars lightsabers ever offered, including twenty-seven other pieces. This reflects the increasing demand for screen-used film props among collectors.