An iconic light-up C-3PO head, a significant prop from Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, has been sold for an impressive sum exceeding US$1 million at a recent auction. This valuable piece of cinematic history was a highlight of a broader collection of film and television memorabilia.
The prop was part of the Spring Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction held on Wednesday at the Propstore auction house in Los Angeles. The event saw a diverse array of items from beloved productions go under the hammer. Alongside the highly coveted Star Wars artifact, the auction also featured other notable memorabilia from classic films such as Jaws, Cast Away, and The Lord of the Rings saga, attracting collectors and fans eager to own a piece of movie magic.