Perhaps the most iconic movie weapons and a staple for Star Wars collectors, this is Luke's lightsaber from A New Hope, the first one to ever appear on screen. Once belonging to Anakin Skywalker, it was taken from him by his former master and teacher, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Over a period of 20 plus years in solitude, Obi-Wan tinkered and ultered the weapon as he distantly watched over Anakin's son, Luke. When he came of age, Obi-Wan bestowed the weapon to Luke and became his mentor, setting in motion the trials and tribulations that would one day make him a great jedi.
The original prop was fashioned from a old Graflex flash handle. The central band was fitted with a LED bubble lens strip from a Texas Instruments calculator which together formed the lightsaber's control box. Seven molded hand grips were added to the rear along with a d-ring on the pommel. Master Replicas was granted access to the LucasFilm archives and referenced many of the original props and photo sources to recreate this holy grail piece. It is signed by Mark Hamill; signature edition 0474/750.
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