The Dude remains a cult figure in film and memes; today, his legacy rides the wave of a Star Wars prop auction spotlighting midcentury pop culture artifacts.
Heritage Auctions has announced results from its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction, led by a lightsaber used by Mark Hamill in The Empire Strikes Back. Other items, including a Witch of Oz hat and Willy Wonka top hat, have also sold for six-figure sums. The buyers and sellers remain unidentified.