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Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
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Luke's 'Empire' lightsaber, 'Wizard of Oz' witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

  • By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer

A Luke Skywalker lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction. Heritage Auctions announced Tuesday that the event will be held from July 13 to 17. It features iconic items from movies, music and pop culture. Notable pieces include hats from "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," hoverboards from "Back to the Future II," and rugs from "The Big Lebowski." John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for "If I Fell" will also be up for sale, with bidding starting at $500,000.

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