Darth Vader's legendary lightsabre goes on display in London

Villain Darth Vader is known for using the lightsaber in duels with Luke Skywalker
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Calling all Star Wars fans!
Super-villain Darth Vader's lightsaber has gone on display, but not in a galaxy far, far away.
It's actually been on display in London, before it goes on sale in September.
Experts think the saber could be sold for up to £2.2m, so you'll need the force to be with you if you want to get your hands on it - or save up A LOT of pocket money!
It's part of a collection of famous props and costumes from films, including Harry Potter, Batman and Spider-Man, that will be sold in September.
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The lightsaber could be worth up to £2.2m
The lightsaber was used in films by the actor David Prowse who played Darth Vader, and his stunt performer Bob Anderson.
It featured in epic battles from classic films like The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
It was originally made back in the 1950s, using the flash handle of a vintage British press camera.
What else is going on sale?

One of the objects going on sale is the famous Platform 9 ¾ sign
If you're more of a wizard than a jedi, you're in luck!
A number of props from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are also going up for auction.
The collection includes the magical Platform 9 ¾ sign, and the wand Harry uses in the Prisoner of Azkaban.

The Spider-Man suit worn by Tobey Maguire (left) is one of the items up for sale.
There's something for superhero fans too, with both a Batsuit and a Spider-Man suit up for grabs.
The Batsuit, worn by actor Michael Keaton in the 1989 film, could go for an eye-watering £375,000.
The spidey-suit doesn't come cheap either.... you'll need a cool £75,000 to £125,000 and £150,000 to reel it in.
What famous movie props would you like to see?