Darth Vader’s lightsaber from iconic ‘Star Wars’ duel sells for nearly $5-million
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Darth Vader's lightsaber sold for nearly $5 million, breaking the record set by Luke Skywalker's in July. A light saber used by Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" movies "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" has sold for nearly $5 million in an auction. Covered by 12 outlets: 4 lean left, 4 are centre, 1 lean right, 3 are not rated.
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Darth Vader’s light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million
A light saber used by Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” movies “The Empire Strikes Back” and ”Return of the Jedi” sold Thursday for nearly $5 million in an auction.
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Darth Vader's light saber used in ‘I am your father’ duel sells for nearly $5 million
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