Own a Piece of Star Wars History: Chewbacca’s Bowcaster and More for Sale

Excitement is brewing in the film memorabilia world as an upcoming auction features remarkable items from beloved movies, including iconic pieces from the Star Wars universe. Fans will have the rare opportunity to bid on a variety of items such as an X-Wing model, the left foot of C-3PO, and Chewbacca’s original bowcaster utilized in the first three Star Wars films.

Organized by Propstore, the ‘Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction’ offers an unparalleled chance to own film history, featuring over 1, 300 unique props from celebrated franchises like Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

This exciting auction is set to take place from March 25 to March 28, 2025, in Los Angeles. However, for those who cannot attend in person, an online bidding option will be available, allowing collectors worldwide to participate in this historic event.

Own Chewbacca’s Bowcaster: A Priceless Piece of Cinema

Photo of Chewbacca's bowcaster. — Propstore

Among the highlighted items is Lot 358, which features Chewbacca’s “photo-matched bowcaster with restored dressing components.”The auction guide notes that this particular crossbow is the sole prop used by Chewbacca throughout all three films, and crucially, there are no known duplicates or backup versions. Additionally, this bowcaster also made appearances in the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special.

While owning such a unique artifact comes at a steep price, with bidding starting at $125, 000 and expected final bids ranging between $250, 000 and $500, 000, collectors and fans may view it as a worthy investment for a piece of cinematic lore.

Other notable Star Wars items to be auctioned include George Lucas’s original handwritten story development notes, a reference model of an X-Wing, and C-3PO’s left foot worn by Anthony Daniels in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

A Treasure Trove of Memorabilia from Other Franchises

John Hammond's license plate from Jurassic Park. — Universal Pictures

The auction does not stop at Star Wars; it also features an impressive array of memorabilia from other iconic films. Highlights include:

The license plate from John Hammond’s Jeep in Jurassic Park
Dr. Alan Grant’s shirt from Jurassic Park III
An Indominus Rex tooth from Jurassic World
Dumbledore’s robe from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
One-Eyed Willy’s treasure from The Goonies
Ron Burgundy’s navy suit from Anchorman
Hellboy’s Right Hand of Doom
Mr. Bean’s tweed jacket
A light-up street umbrella from Blade Runner
A “secret ritual orgy cloak” from Eyes Wide Shut
The Proton Pack shell from 1984’s Ghostbusters
Ferris Bueller’s shoes
The Mars Attacks Martian puppet
Danny Zucko’s T-Bird jacket from Grease
The Crystal of Knowledge from the Fortress of Solitude in Superman
Agent Smith’s sunglasses from The Matrix Reloaded
Gina Montana’s cocaine spoon from Scarface
The Power-loader claw from Aliens
Andy’s handwritten letter to Red in The Shawshank Redemption

The Propstore auction promises to be a landmark event for memorabilia collectors, kicking off on March 25, 2025. For more information and to view the full listing of items, visit their website.

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