Along with the lightsaber, the new owner received a unique filming prop — a prop replica of Luke’s severed hand with a mechanical attachment. This element was created by the renowned makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, who was involved in the creation of Yoda and other iconic characters from the film saga. Equally interesting is the story of the lightsaber's origin. Its base was created by set designer Roger Christian from the body of an old Graflex flash, which he accidentally discovered in one of London’s shops among vintage photographic equipment. Over time, this unusual item transformed into one of the most recognizable symbols of world cinema. Bidding started at one million dollars. The organizers expected the final price to be around two million, but the interest from collectors turned out to be significantly higher than anticipated. As a result, the lightsaber set a new record for the highest price among all props from the Star Wars universe, surpassing the previous record held by Darth Vader’s lightsaber. According to representatives of the auction house, buyers were competing not just for a rare film prop, but for a true artifact of modern pop culture. The impeccable condition of the exhibit and its verified history of use during filming made this lot one of the most sought after by collectors around the world.