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Light-Up C-3PO Head From ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Sells for $1.06 Million at Propstore Auction

The result signals that scarce Star Wars props continue to lead prices in the screen‑used memorabilia market.

Overview

  • The C-3PO head, which led bidding Wednesday, anchored a $6.5 million day one total that Propstore reported included buyer's premiums.
  • The production-used piece sold for $1,058,400, far above its $350,000 to $700,000 pre‑sale estimate.
  • Propstore lists it as the only original head from that film on the collector market, with provenance from a crew member’s family.
  • Other highlights included Quint’s Jaws harpoon gun at $327,600 and the Lord of the Rings Shards of Narsil at $252,000.
  • The Los Angeles event runs through Friday with a final animation session, extending a run of strong Star Wars results that most recently included a $3.654 million Darth Vader helmet in September 2025.