Darth Vader Lightsaber Nets $3.6M at Propstore; Auction Makes $14M on Day 1
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Propstore opened their Entertainment Memorabilia Auction with a live session of 433 rare, high value film and TV lots. The first day of the three-day auction realized $14.3 million, led by a recording setting prop from Star Wars.
Darth Vader’s hero lightsaber used by Vader actor David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson during climactic battles in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold for $3.6 million. The screen-matched lightsaber prop had been held in a private collection for decades, making this the first time it was offered at auction. The lightsaber set a new record for the highest price of a Star Wars item sold at auction.
“Today’s result marks a landmark moment not just for Propstore, but for the entire world of film collecting,” Propstore COO Brandon Alinger said. “To see a Star Wars lightsaber – the symbol of one of cinema’s greatest sagas – become the highest-valued piece of the franchise ever sold at auction is incredibly special. It speaks to the enduring cultural power of Star Wars and the passion of fans and collectors who see these artifacts as touchstones of modern mythology.”
Vader’s lightsaber was joined by multiple six-figure sales of iconic film and TV props. Indiana Jones’ (Harrison Ford) bullwhip, belt, and whip holster from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade reached $485,100. Jean-Luc Picard’s (Patrick Stewart) Ressikan flute and screen-matched box with “the Inner Light” costume continuity script from Star Trek: The Next Generation brought $403,200.
Rick Dalton’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) screen-matched “Betty” flamethrower from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood went for $346,500. The Men in Black screen-matched light-up hero close-up Neuralyzer reached $315,000. Clayton Moore’s promotional Lone Ranger Stetson from The Lone Ranger saw $302,400. Spider-Man’s (Tobey Maguire) costume from Spider-Man 2 realized $289,800.
Sauron’s helmet from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring sold for $289,800. Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) practical SFX M240 flamethrower brought $252,000. The Saw III animatronic Billy puppet with remote from the Darren Lynn Bousman collection cleared $176,400. The Harry Potter franchise Platform 9-3/4 sign realized $138,600.
Top sales from the first day continued with Jon Snow’s (Kit Harington) stunt Longclaw sword from Game of Thrones going for $94,500. John Rambo’s (Sylvester Stallone) compound bow from Rambo III and the Jaws shark tooth clapperboard also each realized $94,500.
Captain America’s (Chris Evans) shield from Avengers: Age of Ultron totaled $85,050. Elizabeth Swann’s (Keira Knightley) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl screen-matched dusty cursed Aztec medallion necklace brought $81,900. Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) Marauder’s Map scene SFX light-up hero wand from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban also saw $81,900.
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Darth Vader Lightsaber Nets $3.6M at Propstore; Auction Makes $14M on Day 1
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Propstore opened their Entertainment Memorabilia Auction with a live session of 433 rare, high value film and TV lots. The first day of the three-day auction realized $14.3 million, led by a recording setting prop from Star Wars.
Darth Vader’s hero lightsaber used by Vader actor David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson during climactic battles in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi sold for $3.6 million. The screen-matched lightsaber prop had been held in a private collection for decades, making this the first time it was offered at auction. The lightsaber set a new record for the highest price of a Star Wars item sold at auction.
“Today’s result marks a landmark moment not just for Propstore, but for the entire world of film collecting,” Propstore COO Brandon Alinger said. “To see a Star Wars lightsaber – the symbol of one of cinema’s greatest sagas – become the highest-valued piece of the franchise ever sold at auction is incredibly special. It speaks to the enduring cultural power of Star Wars and the passion of fans and collectors who see these artifacts as touchstones of modern mythology.”
Vader’s lightsaber was joined by multiple six-figure sales of iconic film and TV props. Indiana Jones’ (Harrison Ford) bullwhip, belt, and whip holster from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade reached $485,100. Jean-Luc Picard’s (Patrick Stewart) Ressikan flute and screen-matched box with “the Inner Light” costume continuity script from Star Trek: The Next Generation brought $403,200.
Rick Dalton’s (Leonardo DiCaprio) screen-matched “Betty” flamethrower from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood went for $346,500. The Men in Black screen-matched light-up hero close-up Neuralyzer reached $315,000. Clayton Moore’s promotional Lone Ranger Stetson from The Lone Ranger saw $302,400. Spider-Man’s (Tobey Maguire) costume from Spider-Man 2 realized $289,800.
Sauron’s helmet from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring sold for $289,800. Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) practical SFX M240 flamethrower brought $252,000. The Saw III animatronic Billy puppet with remote from the Darren Lynn Bousman collection cleared $176,400. The Harry Potter franchise Platform 9-3/4 sign realized $138,600.
Top sales from the first day continued with Jon Snow’s (Kit Harington) stunt Longclaw sword from Game of Thrones going for $94,500. John Rambo’s (Sylvester Stallone) compound bow from Rambo III and the Jaws shark tooth clapperboard also each realized $94,500.
Captain America’s (Chris Evans) shield from Avengers: Age of Ultron totaled $85,050. Elizabeth Swann’s (Keira Knightley) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl screen-matched dusty cursed Aztec medallion necklace brought $81,900. Harry Potter’s (Daniel Radcliffe) Marauder’s Map scene SFX light-up hero wand from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban also saw $81,900.
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