Darth Vader's lightsabre is set to fetch millions

Darth Vader’s lightsabre, used to chop off Luke Skywalker’s hand in Star Wars classic The Empire Strikes Back, went on display in London Wednesday, ahead of its US sale next month.

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The prop has been described as the “holy grail” for Star Wars fans, with millions prepared to end up like Skywalker and give their right arm to own the iconic weapon.

Reflecting that passion, it is predicted to fetch up to $3 million went it goes on sale in Los Angeles next month.

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