newmagrathea
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Looks like we have some new info on the ROTJ DL-44, at least one of them. I'm debating ordering this catalog myself. I wish they had an online version to look at.
But they did give us some info.
"Headlining this phenomenal event is Harrison Ford’s "Han Solo" hero blaster movie prop used in the original Star Wars trilogy film "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" (Twentieth Century Fox, 1983). This presentation at auction of one of the most iconic sci-fi weapons in the history of film comes upon the 35th anniversary of the film’s release and will highlight the exhibition and sale of the never before seen Collection of "The James L. Schoppe Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Production Archive." Offered for the first time, the blaster is estimated to sell around $300,000-$500,000.
Actor Harrison Ford as "Han Solo" is seen using the blaster in many scenes throughout "Return of the Jedi." This original production-used BlasTech DL-44 blaster prop weapon was custom made specifically for the film, built on a metal working Mauser C96 Broomhandle with additional found parts, greblies and cast resin pieces added on. One of three "Han Solo" blasters made for and used in the film, the production created one practical (blank fire) version rented and two non-firing versions. Julien’s Auctions HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS auction event will offer one of the two non-firing movie prop weapons made for and used in the film.
Once production was completed, the film’s Property Master Peter Hancock presented Art Director James L. Schoppe with the "Han Solo" blaster and other props. Schoppe has kept this blaster and his memorabilia archive intact for the past 35 years."
http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2018/hollywood-legends/index.html
But they did give us some info.
"Headlining this phenomenal event is Harrison Ford’s "Han Solo" hero blaster movie prop used in the original Star Wars trilogy film "Episode VI: Return of the Jedi" (Twentieth Century Fox, 1983). This presentation at auction of one of the most iconic sci-fi weapons in the history of film comes upon the 35th anniversary of the film’s release and will highlight the exhibition and sale of the never before seen Collection of "The James L. Schoppe Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Production Archive." Offered for the first time, the blaster is estimated to sell around $300,000-$500,000.
Actor Harrison Ford as "Han Solo" is seen using the blaster in many scenes throughout "Return of the Jedi." This original production-used BlasTech DL-44 blaster prop weapon was custom made specifically for the film, built on a metal working Mauser C96 Broomhandle with additional found parts, greblies and cast resin pieces added on. One of three "Han Solo" blasters made for and used in the film, the production created one practical (blank fire) version rented and two non-firing versions. Julien’s Auctions HOLLYWOOD LEGENDS auction event will offer one of the two non-firing movie prop weapons made for and used in the film.
Once production was completed, the film’s Property Master Peter Hancock presented Art Director James L. Schoppe with the "Han Solo" blaster and other props. Schoppe has kept this blaster and his memorabilia archive intact for the past 35 years."
http://www.juliensauctions.com/auctions/2018/hollywood-legends/index.html
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