The Force is strong… with the art market.A new record has officially been set for the most expensive Star Wars item ever sold, and it didn’t come from a prop vault, a film set, or George Lucas’s personal closet. Instead, the crown now belongs to an original 1977 poster painting by legendary illustrator Tom Jung — the very same artwork that helped introduce Star Wars to the world. The hammer price?A jaw-dropping $3.875 million. That’s right. A single painting has now out-sold every lightsaber, helmet, model, costume, script, or production relic ever brought to auction. The Painting That Launched a Galaxy If you’re a Star Wars fan, you know this artwork — even if you don’t know the name behind it. Tom Jung’s painting became the iconic “Style A” poster for Star Wars (1977). It’s the one with: This wasn’t just marketing.It was myth-making. Jung’s work set the tone for…
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Darth Vader’s Original Lightsaber Could Fetch $3 Million at Propstore Auction
The most iconic weapon in the galaxy—Darth Vader’s screen-used lightsaber—is headed to auction this September, and it’s bringing some serious Sith-level energy with it. Expected to fetch between $1 million and $3 million, this isn’t just memorabilia. It’s Star Wars royalty. Wielded by the Dark Lord Himself This is the actual “hero” hilt used in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It’s the one that clashed with Luke Skywalker on Cloud City and helped spark one of the greatest cinematic “I am your father” reveals in movie history. And yes, it’s been screen-matched with the same dings and scratches you see in the films. Crafted from a modified British press camera flash handle, with added grips, wires, and a calculator bubble for that signature techy look, this lightsaber was built for action. On-set, a wooden blade was attached to the hilt and later rotoscoped with that signature…
Stormtrooper Helmet from A New Hope Sells for $256,000—Because Nostalgia Has No Price Limit
Blaster bolts might not hit their mark, but Star Wars collectibles? Bullseye—every time. At the Echoes from the Galaxy auction during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, one of the six surviving stormtrooper stunt helmets from Star Wars: A New Hope just sold for a staggering $256,000. That’s not a typo. That’s nearly a quarter million credits for a beat-up plastic bucket that once graced the sands of Tatooine. And honestly? Worth every galactic cent. What Makes This Stormtrooper Helmet So Special? We’re not talking about a replica from a fan cave in Nevada. This is screen-used, original trilogy, 1976 Shepperton Design Studios realness. Worn during filming in Tunisia, this helmet is a “stunt” version—meaning it wasn’t just for looks. It saw action. Sand. Heat. Probably some shouting from George Lucas. Here’s why it matters: It’s part film prop, part holy grail. The Collector Scene Strikes Back The sale speaks volumes about…
Darth Vader’s Original Lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back Is Going Up for Auction – If You’ve Got Millions to Spare
Ready to own a piece of the Dark Side—literally? Darth Vader’s original lightsaber prop, used in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, is going up for auction soon. But don’t get your hopes up unless your bank account looks like a Hutt’s treasure hoard, because this Sith relic is expected to fetch millions of dollars. That’s right—this isn’t your average Hasbro Black Series replica. This is the real deal. The hilt that helped slice through rebels, intimidate Luke Skywalker, and define one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history is hitting the collector’s market, and it’s already generating enough buzz to rival a Death Star power core. The Auction That’s Turning Heads (and Wallets) The legendary lightsaber is part of an upcoming Hollywood memorabilia auction, where high-rolling collectors will battle it out for bragging rights and a very shiny piece of Star Wars history. The saber is expected to…