{"id":69476,"date":"2023-11-25T19:43:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T19:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=69476"},"modified":"2023-11-25T19:43:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T19:43:32","slug":"original-animatronic-e-t-head-will-be-up-for-auction-next-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/celebrities\/original-animatronic-e-t-head-will-be-up-for-auction-next-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Original animatronic E.T. head will be up for auction next month"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sci-fi, fantasy and superhero fans with some extra cash burning a hole in their pockets will have a chance to take home some iconic genre items next month.<\/p>\n
Julien’s Auctions will debut its Robots, Wizards, Heroes & Aliens: Contemporary Hollywood Auction from December 14-17.<\/p>\n
The centerpiece of the auction will be an original ‘hero’ mechanical animatronic head used in the 1982 classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, created by Carlo Rambaldi.<\/p>\n
A full animatronic E.T. model previously sold at Julien’s Auction\u00a0for $2.5 million, with this original head expected to fetch between $800,000 and $1 million.<\/p>\n
There will also be items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Comics movies, Harry Potter and much more going under the hammer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Centerpiece:\u00a0The centerpiece of the auction will be an original ‘hero’ mechanical animatronic head used in the 1982 classic E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, created by Carlo Rambaldi<\/p>\n
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Suit:\u00a0The suit worn by Michael Keaton in the Batman sequel is said to be ‘stunning and newly restored,’ estimated to fetch between $50,000 and $70,000\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Batman Returns:\u00a0There will also be a number of items going on the block as part of Warner Bros.’ 100 year anniversary celebration, including a film-worn costume from 1992’s Batman Returns<\/p>\n
One of the other top-dollar items expected to fetch in the mid-six-figures is the Model B-9 ‘The Robot’ from the iconic 1960s TV series Lost in Space.<\/p>\n
This is one of just two full-scale models of the robot that was made for the show’s three season run, which is still functional and one of the rarest artifacs from the era.<\/p>\n
The model is expected to be sold between $300,000 and $500,000, one of the most expensives items going up for bidding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There will also be a number of items going on the block as part of Warner Bros.’ 100 year anniversary celebration, including a film-worn costume from 1992’s Batman Returns.<\/p>\n
The suit worn by Michael Keaton in the Batman sequel is said to be ‘stunning and newly restored,’ estimated to fetch between $50,000 and $70,000.<\/p>\n
Batman and Batman Returns director Tim Burton will also have a number of never-before-seen original paintings he made early in his career.<\/p>\n
One of the paintings features Batman’s nemesis Joker, with the piece dubbed The Joker Steals Christmas, estimated to fetch between $60,000 and $80,000.<\/p>\n
Harry Potter fans will be able to take home an original screen-matched, special effects Headmaster’s robe worn by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, expected to fetch between $50,000 and $70,000.<\/p>\n
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Lost in Space:\u00a0One of the other top-dollar items expected to fetch in the mid-six-figures is the Model B-9 ‘The Robot’ from the iconic 1960s TV series Lost in Space<\/p>\n
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Artwork:\u00a0One of the paintings features Batman’s nemesis Joker, with the piece dubbed The Joker Steals Christmas, estimated to fetch between $60,000 and $80,000<\/p>\n
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Robe:\u00a0Harry Potter fans will be able to take home an original screen-matched, special effects Headmaster’s robe worn by Richard Harris in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, expected to fetch between $50,000 and $70,000<\/p>\n
The gold-tone glasses worn by Harris will also be up for auction, expected to be sold for anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000.<\/p>\n
The Star Wars galaxy will also be represented with lightsabers from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace.<\/p>\n
The dual-bladed lightsaber used by Darth Maul (Ray Park) is estimated to fetch between $40,000 and $60,000 with Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn lightsabers expected to get $25,000 and $35,000.<\/p>\n
A bowcaster used by Chewbacca in the iconic film series will also be up for auction though no estimate was given.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Superhero fans will be able to take home some iconic items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.<\/p>\n
Chris Evans’ ‘hero shield’ from Captain America: The First Avenger is expected to get $50,000 – $70,000, with his USO Shield ($20,000 – $30,000) and\u00a0<\/span>SPFX Master Shield ($10,000 – $20,000) also going under the hammer.<\/span><\/p>\n Robert Downey Jr.’s Mark II Helmet from Iron Man<\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>Mark 46 Helmet from Captain America: Civil War are both expected to fetch between $30,000 – $50,000.<\/span><\/p>\n Don Cheadle’s War Machine Mark II Helmet from Avengers: Age of Ultron will likely fetch between $10,000-20,000.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Glasses:\u00a0The gold-tone glasses worn by Harris will also be up for auction, expected to be sold for anywhere between $10,000 and $20,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lightsaber:\u00a0The dual-bladed lightsaber used by Darth Maul (Ray Park) is estimated to fetch between $40,000 and $60,000 with Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi and Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn lightsabers expected to get $25,000 and $35,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bowcaster:\u00a0A bowcaster used by Chewbacca in the iconic film series will also be up for auction though no estimate was given<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shield:\u00a0Chris Evans’ ‘hero shield’ from Captain America: The First Avenger is expected to get $50,000 – $70,000, with his USO Shield ( $20,000 – $30,000) and SPFX Master Shield ($10,000 – $20,000) also going under the hammer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Iron Man:\u00a0Robert Downey Jr.’s Mark II Helmet from Iron Man and the Mark 46 Helmet from Captain America: Civil War are both expected to fetch between $30,000 – $50,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Iron Man: A mask from Iron Man that is going up for auction<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hoverboard:\u00a0Marty McFly’s (Michael J. Fox) Mattel hoverboard ($20,000-$30,000) and Griff Tannen’s (Thomas F. Wilson) Bull hoverboard ($10,000-$20,000) also going up<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pistols:\u00a0A pair of dueling flintlock dueling pistols used by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides are expected to fetch between $35,000 and $45,000)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Claws:\u00a0A pair of Wolverine hero prop claws from the 2017 film Logan are expected to go for between $30,000 and $40,000<\/p>\n Back to the Future will also be represented with a pair of hoverboards going up for auction.<\/p>\n Marty McFly’s (Michael J. Fox) Mattel hoverboard ($20,000-$30,000) and Griff Tannen’s (Thomas F. Wilson) Bull hoverboard ($10,000-$20,000) also going up.<\/p>\n A pair of dueling flintlock dueling pistols used by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides are expected to fetch between $35,000 and $45,000).\u00a0<\/p>\n A pair of Wolverine hero prop claws from the 2017 film Logan are expected to go for between $30,000 and $40,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n