Chewbacca’s bowcaster, used in the original “ Star Wars ” trilogy, has sold for $768,600. The item was one of 450 items for ...

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Chewbacca's weapon and Luke Skywalker's "Medal of Yarvin" feature in some of the most iconic scenes in the original Star Wars ...

The "bowcaster" used by Chewbacca in the original Star Wars trilogy has sold ... Chewbacca, a huge hairy Wookie who was played by London-born actor Peter Mayhew, is one of the most iconic ...

Chewbacca’s bowcaster, used in the original “Star Wars” trilogy ... Michael Keaton’s Batsuit, worn by the actor in “Batman Returns,” fetched $157,500. Notable costumes sold included ...

Chewbacca’s bowcaster, used in the original Star Wars trilogy, has sold for 768,600 dollars (£593,985) at auction, smashing its estimate. The Wookie’s weapon, which was used in films including 1980’s ...

Nigel Smith is the Senior Movies News Editor for PEOPLE. He is an experienced culture editor and writer with a 12-year history of working in the online and print industries. Chewbacca might look ...