Han Solo's iconic blaster from 'Star Wars' is going up for auction
The next best thing to building your own lightsaber
The next best thing to building your own lightsaber
The next best thing to building your own lightsaber
No matter where you stand on the debate, what matters is that Solo got the job done. And if you've got the credits, the iconic smuggler's modified DL-44 blaster can finally be yours.
On June 23, will put one of three blasters actually used in "Return of the Jedi" up for bids at the in Las Vegas. With the auction timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of "Episode VI," the weapon is estimated to sell for between $300,000 and $500,000.
Han's blaster was made from a Mauser C96 Broomhandle, an actual German gun, that was customized with resin and various found parts to make it look like the kind of thing you'd find in a galaxy far, far away.
And until you've mastered your midichlorians or can get your hands on an actual, working lightsaber, there's no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.
Watch what advice Harrison Ford gave actor Alden Ehrenreich for his role as young Han in the upcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story" in the video above.