Darth Vader's Lightsaber Sold for $3.6 Million

The original lightsaber used by Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" films was sold at auction for $3.6 million. The auction was organized by Propstore, where the final bid reached $3,654,000.

The lightsaber hilt, made from a Graflex camera flash part, was used by actor David Prowse and stuntman Bob Anderson in "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi."

The lightsaber played a central role in critical scenes of the franchise, such as Darth Vader's revelation to Luke Skywalker and the duel with the Emperor.

The value of the item is linked to its rarity and its connection to historic cinematic moments.