I visited the Star Wars Costume exhibit a week or so ago in NYC, and it appeared to me they incorrectly labeled Han's ROJ blaster as "Luke's ESB pistol" (words to that effect). I'm not the top expert on the props, but do know the differences. The gun in the case had the silver muzzle, but with "blocky" details rather than the knurled ridges seen on both Luke and Han's ESB blaster muzzle. The scope and mount weren't right either. To me, it looked like Han's ROJ weapon. Did anyone else happen to notice this?
Unfortunately, I did not take a photo because I was too focused on checking out the rest of the exhibit.
A few days later, I decided to email the museum about the discrepancy. To their credit--and my surprise--they replied back and said they'd check with LFL and the Smithsonian. About a week later, I received another reply, saying that LFL and the Smithsonian said the prop was correctly labeled.
Obviously I have nothing to gain by pushing the matter--it's their exhibit-- but I would like to be vindicated in my observation as a matter of geek pride.
Unfortunately, I did not take a photo because I was too focused on checking out the rest of the exhibit.
A few days later, I decided to email the museum about the discrepancy. To their credit--and my surprise--they replied back and said they'd check with LFL and the Smithsonian. About a week later, I received another reply, saying that LFL and the Smithsonian said the prop was correctly labeled.
Obviously I have nothing to gain by pushing the matter--it's their exhibit-- but I would like to be vindicated in my observation as a matter of geek pride.