Movie Props Sell for Millions | Tampa News

Movie Props Sell for Millions | Tampa News

July 21, 2026 · 2 min

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The episode discusses the recent sale of iconic movie props for millions, highlighting their cultural significance.

Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back just sold for $3.75 million—complete with the severed hand rig from the “I am your father” scene. Meanwhile, the Wicked Witch’s hat from The Wizard of Oz fetched $550K, Gene Wilder’s top hat from Willy Wonka sold for $350K, Daenerys’s dragon egg chest hit $312,500, and The Dude’s rugs from The Big Lebowski? One went for $350K, the other $375K—way above their $15K starting bids. These aren’t just props—they’re cultural relics that fans are willing to pay top dollar for, proving how deeply movies still shape our lives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6ca05f0e00d459c0

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