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Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction

The duelling prop used in the 1980s films Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi will go up for auction for the first time.

The Independent UK

You now have a chance to own Darth Vader's actual lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy thanks to a "grail-level" auction, assuming you've got a cool $3 million to burn

A more elegant weapon for a more civilized age

Total Film

It belongs in a museum: Indiana Jones' actual whip is up for auction, and it could be yours for the low, low price of $500,000

How much would you spend for a whip that was used by Harrison Ford?

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Hand-painted Captain Scarlet titles and Banksy work among auction items

The sale features more than 430 examples of music, animation, comics and gaming memorabilia as well as contemporary and street art pieces.

The Independent UK

This iconic 'Star Wars' Rebel pilot helmet from the Battle of Hoth could fetch $400K at auction

Deep-pocket collectors can try to score this rare artifact from 'The Empire Strikes Back'.

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Chewbacca’s bowcaster used in original Star Wars trilogy sells for £593,985

Luke Skywalker’s Medal Of Yavin from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) was also sold in the Propstore auction.

The Independent UK

You can buy Chewbacca's Bowcaster or Luke's medal at a 'Star Wars' auction, but it could cost you half a million dollars

The Force is strong with two rare screen-used 'Star Wars' props up for bids this month

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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s Grease outfits going up for sale in LA

Props, costumes and other memorabilia from films including Harry Potter, Star Wars and Ghostbusters will go under the hammer in Los Angeles in March.

Evening Standard

Medal given to Star Wars hero Luke Skywalker after destroying Death Star on sale

The medal is believed to have also been worn by actors Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.

The Independent UK

Costumes worn by David Tennant in Doctor Who up for auction

DOCTOR Who costumes worn by David Tennant and Peter Capaldi are among the memorabilia which will go on auction to raise funds for Children In Need.

The National (Scotland)

Doctor Who costumes and 50th Anniversary Tardis go on sale for Children In Need

The announcement comes on Doctor Who day after a Tardis and a costume worn by Kylie Minogue raised more than £23,000 for the children’s charity.

Evening Standard

“It’s the best guitar in the world”: The Silver Sparkle Gibson Les Paul Florentine that Noel Gallagher played on Be Here Now fetches over $280,000 at auction

The 1997 Custom Shop doozie has changed hands a number of times over the years, this time going, going, gone at £226,000

MusicRadar

Noel Gallagher’s ‘favourite’ Oasis guitar sells for £226,800

A John Lennon amplifier and a Thriller-era Michael Jackson tour jacket also sold during the Propstore music memorabilia auction.

The Independent UK

Noel Gallagher’s ‘favourite’ Oasis guitar sells for eye-watering £226,800

A John Lennon amplifier and a Thriller-era Michael Jackson tour jacket also sold during the Propstore music memorabilia auction

Evening Standard

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“John, Paul, George, Ringo, the first time they ever performed together in the Cavern Club, this amp was what they used”: Hear the amp said to be John Lennon’s first Vox put through its paces – with Noel Gallagher’s Les Paul

The storied 1962 Vox AC15 is expected to fetch between $127,132 and $254,265 at tomorrow's auction

MusicRadar

Lots go crazy: An Oberheim OB-8 synth from the Purple Rain sessions and the Amek mixing board that Prince used to record Dirty Mind in his home studio are both up for auction

The items come from Matt ‘Dr’ Fink’s personal collection, and could fetch up to £100,000 and £60,000 respectively

Evening Standard

Clint Eastwood’s The Good, The Bad And The Ugly duster to go on auction

Eastwood rose to international fame in Sergio Leone’s dollars trilogy of spaghetti westerns in the 1960s.

The Independent UK

Kurt Russell’s hat from The Thing could fetch £80,000 at horror-themed auction

Horror memorabilia from films including The Thing and Shaun Of The Dead are to be sold at auction.

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“Arguably one of the most significant Beatles and Lennon artefacts to come to market”: John Lennon’s first Vox amp – used at the Cavern and to record Please Please Me – is headed to auction

The Vox AC15 Twin, believed to be the unit purchased by Lennon at Liverpool’s Hessy’s Music, is going under the hammer with an auction estimate of $130,000-$260,000

Guitar World

“They’re a lot tighter and smoother. You can hear more guitar, and these are far superior to all the other versions of these tracks”: Never-before-heard Jimi Hendrix demos are up for auction – and expected to sell for $260,000

The rare tape includes demos of key tracks from The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s sophomore album, Axis: Bold as Love – alongside other documents like dry-cleaning bills and tour itineraries

The Guardian - UK

Newly found Jimi Hendrix tapes give fans chance to own song only they can listen to

Four never-before-heard demos will be sold at auction along with documents rescued by former PA to the star’s manager

The Independent UK

Stormtrooper helmet from fan-favourite Star Wars scene to fetch £500,000 at huge TV and film auction

Other highlights include Michael Keaton’s display batsuit in 1992 film Batman Returns

MusicRadar

For sale (again): the guitar Noel Gallagher once called ‘the best in the world’

Auction of Oasis items includes the guitar Noel Gallagher called 'the best in the world'

The Independent UK

Indiana Jones' iconic felt fedora fetches $630,000 at auction

A film memorabilia company says the brown felt fedora worn by actor Harrison Ford in the second installment of the Indiana Jones movies has sold for $630,000 at auction

WhatToWatch

Exceptionally rare Empire Strikes Back poster set to make stellar amount

The stunning Empire Strikes Back poster will no doubt be coveted by movie collectors!

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