C-3PO Head Sells for $1.058M in Star Wars Auction

0:00On March 26, a rare C3PO head from the 1980 film Star Wars Episode 5, the Empire Strikes Back just sold for $1,058,400 at an ongoing prop store auction. This prop, used in the movie, became the highest-priced item so far in the event, which features memorabilia from franchises like Star Wars, Batman, and Alien. The auction, running through Friday, March 27, has already brought in $6.5 million in total sales. Items from Jaws Alone fetched more than $600,000 on the first day, beating out props from pirates of the Caribbean, Top Gun, and Lord of the Rings. Fans and collectors snapped up this unique piece, believed to be the only original C3PO head from the film available on the market. It came from the family of a crew member, who worked on the production, complete with its weather-gold finish and glowing eyes. For comparison, back in September 2025, a Darth Vader helmet from the Empire Strikes Back, in return of the Jedi, set a Star Wars record, at $3,654,000.

1:10Other recent sales include a stone trooper helmet, for $256,000, and multiple lightsabers for $153,600. With bidding still active on hundreds of lots, this auction highlights the huge demand for Star Wars relics, keeping movie history in the spotlight, for enthusiasts worldwide. From the spotlight, powered by AI, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today.