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Lot # 262: STAR WARS - EP I - THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) - Qui-Gon Jinn's (Liam Neeson) Prototype Lig

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Lot # 262: STAR WARS - EP I - THE PHANTOM MENACE (1999) - Qui-Gon Jinn's (Liam Neeson) Prototype Lig
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. Qui-Gon Jinn's (Liam Neeson) prototype lightsaber from George Lucas' Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Jedi Master Jinn used his lightsaber to fight battle droids aboard the Trade Federation command ship to defend Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) from Darth Maul (Ray Park) on Tatooine, and in his fatal duel against Maul on Naboo. This lightsaber is a production-made prototype, as evidenced by the metal rod embedded in the emitter, which here is completely smooth but was changed to a threaded rod for the final film-used props. The threaded rod added extra security that the blade would remain attached to the hilt. The piece is built of resin hand-painted black and silver to appear metallic with a red extending button and the unique slotted grip. This prototype version features slightly different paint details to final pieces, as evident around the bottom endcap. It is in good overall condition with some wear from production and age, including chips to the button, grime and dust along the handle, and scuffed paint throughout. Dimensions: 17" x 1.5" x 1.5" (43.25 cm x 4 cm x 4 cm) Estimate: $8,000 - 10,000