A Darth Vader lightsaber from the original Star Wars films sold at a Propstore auction in Los Angeles for a record $3.6 million, including a $700,000 buyer’s premium. The iconic red saber, used in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, became the highest-valued Star Wars collectible ever auctioned. Other notable sales included an Indiana Jones bullwhip belt for $485,100 and a Star Trek: The Next Generation Ressikan Flute for $403,000. Propstore COO Brandon Alinger called the sale a “landmark moment” in film collecting, highlighting the enduring cultural impact of Star Wars and the passion of fans who view these items as modern mythology.