AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
LOS ANGELES — Two of the most famous props in film history — light sabers belonging to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader of “Star Wars” fame — will go under the hammer in an auction later this month, organizers said Tuesday.
Dozens of objects from George Lucas’ celebrated sci-fi saga will go to the highest bidders at the July 29 auction in Beverly Hills, Calif., organized by Profiles in History, which specializes in the sale of film props.
The Jedi knight’s light saber, owned by “Star Wars” producer Gary Kurtz, is estimated to sell for between $60,000 and $80,000. The light saber used by Darth Vader in “The Empire Strikes Back” is estimated to go for $40,000 to $60,000.
The light sabers, of course, worked only on screen with the help of special effects.
The 75 objects up for bid include Skywalker’s orange “X-Wing” pilot jumpsuit, estimated to go for $60,000 to $80,000. Actor Mark Hamill wore the suit for flight scenes in “Stars Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back.”
A storm trooper “blaster” weapon used in “Star Wars” is expected to sell for between $25,000 and $30,000, organizers said.
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