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Become a Master of Evil With Darth Vader’s Actual Lightsaber (if You Have $3 Million)

io9 has covered a few notable Star Wars auctions lately, as rare toys and highly collectible props have come to market in surprisingly robust amounts. But maybe the most exciting example has just emerged: Darth Vader’s lightsaber. The actual, authentic, screen-matched hilt used by David Prowse and his stunt double in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. As your mind reels at the possibility of owning such a prize, consider that it’s estimated to command $1 million at the lowest e

Admiral Piett Gave the Empire Its Human Face

In the original Star Wars trilogy, only one Imperial officer had the cunning and savvy to survive more than one film. That’s Admiral Piett, played by actor Kenneth Colley. Colley passed away this week at the age of 87, and as a tribute to the fantastic actor, we thought we’d pay tribute to his most iconic role. The whole point of the Empire is faceless brutality. Stormtroopers all dress alike. Darth Vader has a mask. Only a select few see the Emperor, and even he’s disfigured with an expansive