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Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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What happened Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.
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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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KTRK / ABC13 HoustonNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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ABC7 New YorkNews report · Nov 10, 1:30 AM

Darth Vader lightsaber among ‘Star Wars’ props up for auction

Darth Vader’s lightsaber is among the screen-used “Star Wars” props being offered by Heritage Auctions, with the auction beginning Nov. 12.

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Nov 10, 1:30 AM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

Nov 10, 1:30 AM: KTRK / ABC13 Houston joined the source map.

Nov 10, 1:30 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

Nov 10, 1:30 AM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 6 sources · 1 bucket.