Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (TCF, 2005), Hayden Christensen "Anakin Skywalker" Bladed Dueling Lightsa...

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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (TCF, 2005), Hayden Christensen "Anakin Skywalker" Bladed Dueling Lightsaber. Original prop bladed lightsaber wielded by Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Used by Anakin, most famously during his fateful climactic duel against Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) on the fiery surface of Mustafar. This lightsaber was specifically constructed for the film and features a different design to Anakin's lightsaber as seen in the prior episode. It features a resin handle cast around an aluminum sleeve with an upper and lower section secured together with threaded rod from the base of the blade. With chrome-plated finish and black painted grips, this handle is similar to the hero version but with notable differences, including a lack of buttons or knobs and a stepped-down neck area near the emitter designed to make handling and spinning easier for the actor during action sequences. This saber's red dueling blade is constructed of carbon fiber, a material unique to the third prequel film, with a threaded rod installed at the lower end and a clear plastic sheath intended to prevent blade chips from causing injuries. The carbon fiber blade was necessary so that the actors could duel on set and was digitally replaced with a glowing blue blade in post-production. Obi-Wan retrieved the lightsaber after the duel on Mustafar and eventually passed it to Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in Star Wars: A New Hope, connecting the prequel and original trilogies. The saber measures 48.75" x 2.75" x 2.75" and exhibits light scuffs and scratches throughout the handle and blade, as well as minor tears in the blade's plastic sheath. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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