Iconic Movie Memorabilia, Including Lightsabers and Costumes, up for Auction

WHO:

Fast Company - Luke Skywalker, Rocky Balboa, John Lennon, Margaret Hamilton, Gene Wilder, Sylvester Stallone, Jeff Bridges, Joe Maddalena (executive vice president of Heritage Auctions)

WHAT:

ABC News - A Luke Skywalker light saber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

CBS News - Luke Skywalker's light saber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

Fast Company - The auction will also include hats from "The Wizard of Oz" and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," hoverboards from "Back to the Future II," and a pair of Rocky's boxing boots.

Fast Company - A major Beatles artifact, John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I fell,” will be up for sale, with bidding opening at $500,000.

Fast Company - Bidding for a Wicked Witch of the West hat will start at $100,000, and at $50,000 for a brown top hat worn by Gene Wilder.

Fast Company - The auction will feature a pair of boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III,” with bids beginning at $100,000.

Fast Company - Bidding on two rugs from “The Big Lebowski” will open at $15,000 apiece.

AP - John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I fell” were written on the back of a Valentine card while he was in New York for the Fab Four’s first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964.

AP - The light saber used onscreen by Mark Hamill in the climactic Cloud City fight in the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel includes a severed hand effects rig and has never been up for auction before.

AP - The boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III” feature tassels and a Nike swoosh and are showcased in the opening montage of the 1982 film.

AP - The two rugs from “The Big Lebowski” include the rug belonging to Jeff Bridges’ character, the Dude, which is soiled at the beginning of the 1998 film and “really tied the room together.”

Fast Company - A light saber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to sell for seven figures.

Fast Company - The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions will be held July 13-17.

Fast Company - Bidding for John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I fell” will open at $500,000.

Fast Company - Bidding for the light saber will open at $1 million.

Fast Company - Bidding starts at $100,000 for a Wicked Witch of the West hat and at $50,000 for a brown top hat worn by Gene Wilder.

Fast Company - Bidding will begin at $100,000 for boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III.”

Fast Company - Bidding on two rugs from “The Big Lebowski” opens at $15,000 apiece.

Fast Company - Other items include a Paul Newman hockey jersey from “Slap Shot,” a necklace from “The Bride of Frankenstein,” and an inflatable “Otto the Autopilot” from “Airplane.”

WHERE:

Fast Company - The auction is presented by Heritage Auctions.

WHEN:

Fast Company - The auction will be held July 13-17.

WHY:

Fast Company - Joe Maddalena stated, “This auction represents the full spectrum of entertainment history, from Hollywood’s Golden Age to modern blockbuster cinema and the most influential moments in popular music.”

HOW:

Fast Company - The auction will feature bidding for various iconic movie memorabilia.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 21:51 UTC)

A Luke Skywalker light saber from "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction. Auction expert Joe Maddalena highlighted that this event showcases a wide range of entertainment history, spanning from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary blockbuster films and significant moments in popular music. The auction promises to be a remarkable celebration of cultural milestones.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 20:09 UTC)

A major auction is set to feature some incredible memorabilia, including John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I Fell,” which will start bidding at $500,000. Movie fans can also look forward to items like the Wicked Witch of the West hat, with bids beginning at $100,000, and a pair of boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III,” starting at $100,000 as well. Additionally, hoverboards from "Back to the Future II" and two rugs from “The Big Lebowski” will be available, with bidding for the rugs opening at $15,000 each.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 16:27 UTC)

John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I Fell,” famously penned on the back of a Valentine card during the Beatles’ first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964, are making headlines today. Meanwhile, the light saber used by Mark Hamill in the iconic Cloud City fight from the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel is set to be auctioned for the first time, complete with a severed hand effects rig. Additionally, Sylvester Stallone's boxing boots from “Rocky III,” featuring tassels and a Nike swoosh, along with the soiled rug from “The Big Lebowski” that “really tied the room together,” are all part of the exciting memorabilia being highlighted.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 14:45 UTC)

A light saber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to sell for seven figures, with bidding starting at $1 million during the Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions, scheduled for July 13-17. Other notable items include John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “If I Fell,” which will open at $500,000, as well as boxing boots worn by Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky III” starting at $100,000. Joe Maddalena emphasized that this auction showcases a wide range of entertainment history, featuring everything from Hollywood’s Golden Age to modern blockbuster cinema and influential moments in popular music.