Chewbacca’s Star Wars BowCaster explodes the auction records, the ghostbusters trap and other stage objects to recover great money

The strength is strong with the collectors of cinematographic memorabilia.

The iconic Chewbacca Bowcaster from the original Star Wars The trilogy has just sold for a huge $ 768,600 at the Entertainment Memorabilia of Propstore Auction in Los Angeles. This is the real deal, combined with photos and used in A new hope, The Empire is hitAND Return of the Jedi.

His original estimate varied between $ 300,000 and $ 600,000, but clearly the bidders were not kidding. Components have been restored, but the nucleus of the blaster, the branded one Peter MayhewChewie is used by a screen as it arrives.

He was not the only heavy blitter of the block. A ghost trap (and pedal) from the original Ghostbusters guaranteed $ 327,600, without doubt making a little very spiritually satisfied collector feel.

In the meantime, Conan’s Atlantis sword, oscillated by Arnold Schwarzenegger In Conan the barbarianSold for $ 176,400-and he arrived with four photos behind the scenes for an added touch.

Michael KeatonBatsuit from Batman returns It was also crowded for $ 157,500, further evidence that the bats never goes out of fashion.

John overwhelmed by John’s T-Birds Slick Fat $ 126,000 recovered, Dumbledore’s role from Harry Potter and the half -blooded Prince He went for $ 81,900 and the jacket of Tom Cruise’s bomber from Top gun combined the same sign as $ 81,900.

Also Winona Ryderwhite dress from Edward Scissorhands made an appearance, designed by the legendary Colleen Atwood and sold for $ 15,000.

The auction crossed three days and designed collectors from all over the world. Reflecting on his success, Propstore COO Brandon Alinger shared:

“We are excited about the incredible success of the first day of our live auction of the entertainment memorables. The auction has passed our expectations and has showed the lasting popularity of franchise such as” Star Wars “,” Batman “and” Ghostbusters “, together with legendary films such as” Grease “and the favorite of the cult”, The Evil Dead “. of fans with the historical pieces that love and we can’t wait for the next two days of the auction.

I would like to have money to blow on fantastic original stage objects!