Darth Vader's lightsaber from “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” sold for $4,875,000 at Heritage Auctions on 12 November 2026, according to Heritage's account of the sale. Heritage says that is a world auction record for any “Star Wars” collectible, $1 million above the previous record of $3,875,000. Below are ten of the highest-priced “Star Wars” items sold at auction.
\n\nDarth Vader's mask and helmet (2019): A Darth Vader mask and helmet worn by actor David Prowse in “The Empire Strikes Back” sold for $1,125,000 in September 2019, according to a Heritage lot record. The hammer price was $900,000, against a pre-sale estimate of $250,000-$450,000. Trade site Just Collecting reported the sale was run by Profiles in History.
\n\nRocket-firing Boba Fett prototype (2024): A 1979 Kenner rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype set a world record for any toy at public auction when it sold at Goldin Auctions. The sale took place in August 2024 for $1,342,000. Goldin said it was also the most expensive non-prop “Star Wars” item ever sold. The previous toy record was $525,000, set by another Boba Fett prototype at Heritage in May 2024.
\n\nGold Leader Y-wing miniature (2024): A Y-wing model used in filming…
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