Darth Vader 'I am your father' lightsaber heads to auction

A lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the "I am your father" duel with Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back and also used in Return of the Jedi is expected to fetch at least $1 million at Heritage Auctions next month. More than two dozen lightsaber props are up for sale, including ones wielded by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith.

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CBS Published 9 October 2026

"Star Wars" lightsaber used in "I am your father" duel could sell for $1 million

Guardian Published 9 October 2026

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…

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