Heritage Auctions to Sell Star Wars Props
A collection of screen-used lightsabers and blasters from the Star Wars franchise goes to bid online beginning November 12.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Science Fiction
Heritage Auctions is offering a collection of screen-used Star Wars props, including lightsabers and blasters associated with both the light and dark sides. The online auction begins November 12, 2026.
Why it matters
The sale gives collectors and fans a rare opportunity to bid on physical artifacts from one of the most commercially successful science fiction franchises. Items tied to specific scenes and actors carry documented provenance that can drive significant interest in the memorabilia market.
The Darth Vader lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back opened at a $1 million minimum bid and had already reached $1.05 million at the time of reporting. Final prices for the full collection remain unknown until bidding closes.
The players
Heritage Auctions
A Dallas-based auction house that conducts sales of collectibles, including entertainment memorabilia and film props.
Jeremy Bulloch
British actor who portrayed the bounty hunter Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and other Star Wars films.
The details
The collection includes a weapon used by Jeremy Bulloch as Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back, which is photo serial number matched and screen matched, and was built from an old WWI flare gun with a stock added. The Darth Vader lightsaber was used in the scene where Darth Vader severs Luke Skywalker's hand.
Timeline
The online auction begins November 12, 2026, at Heritage Auctions' website.
Industry Dynamics
Premium film prop auctions have become a reliable revenue stream for studios and collectors as franchises maintain long-running cultural presence. Sales like this one reflect sustained demand for physical artifacts tied to landmark science fiction releases.
Collectors and fans in the United States can place bids online through Heritage Auctions' website starting November 12, 2026. Bidding on high-value items like the Darth Vader lightsaber requires significant capital, so most buyers will be institutional or serious collectors.
The takeaway
For fans interested in owning piece of film history, following Heritage Auctions' listings ahead of the November 12 start gives time to research provenance and set budgets before bidding opens.
What happens next
The Heritage Auctions Star Wars collection auction opens for bidding on November 12, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more on Science Fiction coverage for context on the franchise and its collectible market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by abc13 News.
