Darth Vader's original lightsaber is going up for auction. You'll need $3 million or so to win it.

The article focuses on an upcoming auction featuring iconic movie props, including the lightsaber used by Darth Vader in *The Empire Strikes Back*, which is expected to sell for between $1 million and $3 million. Other notable items include Sauron's helmet from *The Lord of the Rings* and Indiana Jones' belt, bullwhip, and pistol holster from *Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade*, with the latter estimated to fetch between $250,000 and $500,000. The auction, hosted by Propstore, will take place in September in Los Angeles, with select items touring major cities to generate collector interest. The lightsaber is highlighted as one of the rarest and most sought-after props in the *Star Wars* franchise, potentially surpassing previous auction records for similar items. [Extracted from the article]