Han Solo's infamous blaster was named the "Most Expensive Prop Weapon Sold at Auction" in the latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, as it was purchased in 2022 for over $1.57 million. Announced by Rock Island Auction Company, the piece of cinema history made history with its millionth sale.
Sometime after the first installment of what has become George Lucas' ever-growing franchise, Han Solo's blaster from "Star Wars: A New Hope" disappeared. The BlasTech DL-44 Heavy Blaster, which was permanently attached to the Space Cowboy's arm during the film's breakthrough, disappeared after the cameras were rolled down and filming stopped. Years later, he reappeared thanks to the watchful eye of the owner of the Bapty & Co. requisitioning house. in London.
After the prop disappeared after the first film, the creative team cut their losses and built a set of new blasters for the next titles in the original trilogy. Before it sold in record fashion, the original Han Solo blaster was estimated to be worth between $300,000 and $500,000, showing just how far "Star Wars" fans will go to get their hands on a piece of franchise history. /BGNES
