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Wonderbug Red Sparkle Miniature Dune Buggy - THE KROFFT SUPERSHOW (1976 - 1978)

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Television - Props Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Wonderbug Red Sparkle Miniature Dune Buggy - THE KROFFT SUPERSHOW (1976 - 1978)


A Wonderbug red sparkling miniature dune buggy from the children’s variety show The Krofft Supershow. Wonderbug is coated in sparkling red glitter with hand-painted flames on sides on the doors, articulated eyeball headlights, and a mouth-like bumper. A custom California vanity license plate that reads ‘1DERBUG’ and a long, thin antenna are affixed to the back bumper. The interior is outfitted with plastic seats, a plastic steering wheel, dashboard details drawn in marker, and a black foam floor. Two rods with blue wood handles are affixed to the underside for the puppeteer to manipulate the car. An additional seat is included. The buggy was acquired directly from series creators Sid and Marty Krofft. Thereafter, it was stored in a light, climate and humidity-controlled fine art warehouse. As a result, while the piece is missing a tail light and exhibits some signs of production use, it remains in fine, production-used, vintage condition overall.

After transforming from the rusty Schlepcar to the shiny Wonderbug at the sound of a magic horn, the buggy uses its ability to fly to fight criminals. The model appears throughout the series in green screen effect sequences.

Dimensions: 23” x 7” x 6 ½” (58 ½ cm x 18 cm x 16 ½ cm)

Provenance: Mr. Marty Krofft