Summary
Qui-Gon Jinn’s iconic lightsaber fromStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menaceis expected to sell at auction for up to $80,000. The Jedi Master, played by Liam Neeson, was introduced in the first film of George Lucas' prequel trilogy,The Phantom Menace, and after dying during a duel with Darth Maul, his lightsaber was passed onto his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi.Qui-Gon Jinn’s lightsaberhas a blade that glows green and a sleek silver and black hilt.
Now, 25 years after the first prequel film was released in theaters,Qui-Gon Jinn’s iconic lightsaber fromThe Phantom Menaceis expected to sell at auction next month for up to $80,000. According to theBelfast Telegraph, the lightsaber is being auctioned off alongside other iconic movie props at the Entertainment Memorabilia auction in Los Angeles from August 15 to 18. The hilt was actually used by Neeson during filming, and the auction house expects it to sell at anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000, with bidding beginning at $20,000.
Qui-Gon’s Lightsaber Tells An Important Star Wars Tale
It Was Used To “Kill” Darth Maul & Stayed With Obi-Wan For A Long Time
InThe Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon’s lightsaber is seen during many of the movie’s most memorable scenes, including the Jedi Master’s match against the army of battle droids and the famousDuel of the Fates. After Darth Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon and kills him,Obi-Wan uses his master’s lightsaber to bisect the Sith Lordafter losing his own sword down the shaft. Of course, this wasn’t the end of Darth Maul, as Obi-Wan would defeat him again in an episode of the animated series,Star Wars Rebels.
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Following their duel with Darth Maul, Qui-Gon’s lightsaber was eventually returned to the Jedi Temple. During theGreat Jedi Purge,Obi-Wan would regain possession of the bladebefore he went into hiding on Tatooine. On the planet, Obi-Wan roamed the desert carrying both his former master Qui-Gon’s lightsaber and his former apprentice Anakin’s lightsaber attached to his cloak.
Behind the scenes, Qui-Gon’s lightsaber is even more significant since Neeson personally picked the hilt design for his character. Under the guidance of design director Doug Chiang, numerous lightsaber designs were created forStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, with each Jedi having a distinct lightsaber to represent their individual personality.Qui-Gon’s green lightsaber represents his non-conformist attitudethat sets him apart from other Jedi, telling an importantStar Warstale.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is set in a galaxy facing political turmoil, as Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi seek peace while encountering Anakin Skywalker, a slave with great potential in the Force. Meanwhile, the Sith begin their resurgence, threatening the stability of the Republic.
