From lightsabers to superhero suits, some of cinema's most iconic props have fetched staggering sums at auction, proving that movie magic can be worth millions in the real world. Here are 11 unforgettable pieces of memorabilia that sold for eye-watering prices.
The Lightsaber That Lit Up the Auction Room
Luke Skywalker's original lightsaber from Star Wars: A New Hope sold for a galactic $450,000, proving the Force is strong with collectors.
A Superhero Suit That Flew Off the Shelves
Christopher Reeve's original Superman costume from the 1978 film soared to $356,000 at auction, cape and all.
The Golden Ticket to Collector's Heaven
One of only five known authentic Golden Tickets from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) sold for $100,000 - enough to buy a real-life chocolate river.
The Ring That Ruled Them All
The One Ring prop from The Lord of the Rings trilogy fetched $84,000, proving that precious things come in small packages.
A Spy Car That Drove Collectors Wild
James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger sold for a cool $4.6 million, complete with (non-functioning) machine guns.
The Dress That Made History
Marilyn Monroe's iconic white dress from The Seven Year Itch billowed its way to $4.6 million at auction.
A DeLorean That Travelled Through Time (and Bank Accounts)
The original time machine from Back to the Future shocked auctioneers when it sold for $541,000.
The Piano That Played It Again (for $3.4 Million)
Sam's piano from Casablanca became the most expensive movie prop ever sold when it hammered down at $3.4 million.
A Wizard's Wand That Worked Financial Magic
Harry Potter's original wand from the first film waved its way to $48,000 at auction.
The Hat That Topped Them All
Indiana Jones' fedora from Raiders of the Lost Ark fetched $70,000 - proof that adventure never goes out of style.
The Robot That Charmed Collectors
R2-D2 from Star Wars rolled away with $2.76 million, making it the most expensive sci-fi prop ever sold.
These extraordinary sales prove that for serious collectors, owning a piece of cinematic history is worth every penny. Which prop would you bid for?
