This photo provided by Julien's Auctions shows character Han Solo's BlasTech DL-44 blaster from the Star Wars trilogy films. Photo / AP
Han Solo's Blaster from the "Return of the Jedi" has sold for US$550,000 at a Las Vegas auction.
Julien's Auctions says Ripley's Believe It or Not bought the item 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 US$90,625.
Julien's says other items at the auction included a full Superman III costume worn by actor Christopher Reeve. It sold for US$200,000, well over its original estimate.
A black wool dress worn by Marilyn Monroe went for US$50,000 to benefit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation.
The auction was held at Planet Hollywood casino-resort.
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