Ripley's Owns Han Solo's Blaster!

Unfortunately the Blaster won't tell us who shot first.

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Colton Kruse
Colton Kruse
Ripley's Owns Han Solo's Blaster!
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Seeking to free the Rebel Alliance’s most iconic weapons from the clutches of dusty old boxes in attics on Hollywood Boulevard, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has been on a quest to give fans new hope that they can see their favorite props—handled by their favorite characters—in real life.

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Colton Kruse

Colton Kruse

Starting as an intern in the Ripley’s digital archives, Colton’s intimately familiar with the travel…

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