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Han Solo’s blaster tops auction

Han Solo's sci-fi blaster from the 'Return of the Jedi' has been sold for USD 550,000 at a Las Vegas auction on Saturday. The blaster was part of a collection from the U.S. art director on the film, James L. Schoppe. Other items at the auction included a full Superman III costume

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Published 25 June 2018, 8:00 · Updated 21:29

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Han Solo’s blaster tops auction

Han Solo’s sci-fi blaster from the ‘Return of the Jedi’ has been sold for USD 550,000 at a Las Vegas auction on Saturday.

The blaster was part of a collection from the U.S. art director on the film, James L. Schoppe.

Other items at the auction included a full Superman III costume worn by actor Christopher Reeve.

It was sold for USD 200,000. A black wool dress worn by Marilyn Monroe went for USD 50,000 to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.

The auction was held at a casino-resort.

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