Han Solo’s blaster sells for $550,000

Han Solo’s blaster from the ‘Return of the Jedi’ has sold for $550,000 (Dh2.01 million) at a Las Vegas auction.

Julien’s Auctions says Ripley’s Believe It or Not bought the item on Saturday.

The sci-fi weapon was the top-selling item at the Hollywood Legends auction.

The blaster was part of a collection from the US 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.