Darth Vader’s Screen-Matched Lightsaber, Boba Fett’s Screen-Matched Hero EE-3 Carbine Blaster From ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Will Send Bids Into Hyperdrive

An unprecedented 27 additional lightsabers from iconic characters across The Star Wars Universe headline Heritage Auctions’ November 12 multimillion-dollar Ultimate Star Wars Auction DOWNLOAD DIGITAL PRESS KIT DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 9, 2026) – Heritage Auctions is proud to announce the November 12 Ultimate Star Wars Auction, spanning Episodes I through IX and recent hit TV series and films. The auction brings together screen-used props, life-size character figures, a complete ultra-high-grade 330-card set of the 1977 Topps Star Wars series, vintage Kenner action figures, original concept artwork, cast-signed movie posters and much more. Leading the offering is the most expansive collection of Star Wars lightsabers ever assembled for public auction, with examples wielded by many of the saga’s most celebrated Jedi and Sith. Among the premier highlights is Darth Vader’s screen-matched hero dueling lightsaber, used in both The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). Its offering follows Heritage’s record-breaking $3.75 million sale on July 15 of Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber and severed hand effects rig from the unforgettable Cloud City confrontation. Vader’s lightsaber, a remarkable counterpart from the duel that changed the course of the saga, carries a pre-auction estimate of $1,000,000+. Another centerpiece is Boba Fett’s screen-matched hero EE-3 carbine blaster, used throughout The Empire Strikes Back. Instantly recognizable, the weapon helped define the formidable presence of one of the saga’s most enigmatic and enduringly popular characters. It carries a pre-auction estimate of $100,000+. Bladed dueling lightsabers wielded by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith (2005) each carry pre-auction estimates of $10,000+. Together, these artifacts offer collectors an extraordinary opportunity to own the weapons that brought some of the franchise’s most memorable confrontations to life. Additional highlights include:   • Anthony Daniels’ signed personal third-draft screenplay for the original Star Wars ($20,000+)   • Remote-controlled R2-S8 Astromech Droid from Solo: A Star Wars Story ($15,000+)   • Carrie Fisher’s personal screen-used Snowspeeder filming miniature from The Empire Strikes Back ($10,000+)   • Frank Oz “Yoda” puppet hand from The Empire Strikes Back ($3,000+)   • TIE Fighter pilot helmet from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ($8,000+)   • Nine-piece Disney Star Tours C-3PO walkabout costume ($15,000+) Images and information about all lots in the auction can be found here. Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Geneva, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Heritage also enjoys the highest Online traffic and dollar volume of any auction house on earth (source: SimilarWeb and Hiscox Report). The Internet’s most popular auction-house website, HA.com, has more than 2,000,000 registered bidder-members and searchable free archives of more than 7,000,000 past auction records with prices realized, descriptions and enlargeable photos. Reproduction rights routinely granted to media for photo credit. For breaking stories, follow us: HA.com/Facebook and HA.com/Twitter. Link to this release or view prior press releases. Hi-Res images available: Christina Rees, Director of Public Relations and Communications 214-409-1341; CRees@HA.com