Han Solo’s Blaster from ‘Return of the Jedi’ tops auction
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This photo provided by Julien’s Auctions shows character Han Solo’s BlasTech DL-44 blaster from the Star Wars trilogy film “Return of the Jedi” (Lucasfilm, 1983) that sold for $550,000 at Julien’s Auctions Hollywood Legends auction at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, in Las Vegas. Julien’s Auctions say Ripley’s Believe It Or Not purchased the sci-fi weapon.
LAS VEGAS >> Han Solo’s Blaster from the “Return of the Jedi” has sold for $550,000 at a Las Vegas auction.
Julien’s Auctions says Ripley’s Believe It or Not bought the item Saturday.
The sci-fi weapon was the top-selling item at the Hollywood Legends auction.
The blaster was part of a collection from the U.S. art director on the film, James L. Schoppe. An Imperial Scout Trooper Blaster from the movie sold for $90,625.
Julien’s says other items at the auction included a full Superman III costume worn by actor Christopher Reeve. It sold for $200,000, well over its original estimate.
A black wool dress worn by Marilyn Monroe went for $50,000 to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.
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The auction was held at Planet Hollywood casino-resort.
