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‘Star Wars’ lightsaber prop sells for record $3.7 million

1+ hour, 45+ min ago  (209+ words) A Luke Skywalker lightsaber and severed hand prop from "The Empire Strikes Back" has sold for $3.75 million. The prop, which has never been offered for public sale, has established a new world auction record for a screen-used Star Wars prop....

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‘Cosmic lightsabers’ captured as fans celebrate Star Wars Day

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (127+ words) European and US stocks advanced Tuesday as investors focused… A coal mine explosion in central Colombia on Monday killed n… NASA has shown off a pair of “cosmic lightsabers” in the week sci‑fi fans celebrated Star Wars Day. The…...

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Val Kilmer’s iconic ‘Top Gun’ helmet up for auction

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (265+ words) Val Kilmer’s character Iceman wore the helmet in the original "Top Gun" film. (Goldins via SWNS) A fighter pilot helmet worn by "Iceman" in the original "Top Gun" is up for auction. The prop carries significant emotional resonance for fans…...

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Private ‘Star Wars’ collection fetches $3.55 million at auction

6+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (390+ words) The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader 32 Back collector's case for $23,365. (Hake's Auctions via SWNS) A man's private "Star Wars" collection has fetched $3.55m at auction as more figures are set to go under the hammer. Jeff Jacob, a custom home builder,…...