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122. Hawkman Puppet ### FLASH GORDON (1980)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
122. Hawkman Puppet ### FLASH GORDON (1980)
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FLASH GORDON (1980) - Hawkman Puppet - A Hawkman puppet from the production of Mike Hodges' Flash Gordon. Prince Vultan's (Brian Blessed) Hawkmen helped Flash Gordon (Sam J. Jones) capture Ajax and take on Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow) throughout the film. The winged warriors were created with a combination of live-action performers and puppet miniatures.

This detailed, hand-painted Hawkman puppet was originally obtained from the Elstree Studios archives. It is constructed from dense rubber molded around an internal metal armature, dressed with a leatherette harness, and affixed on the back with two large wings painted gold-color. Also included are Hawkman rifle and dagger model miniatures also painted in the Hawkmen's signature gold-color and black, as well as a black-and-white production still of the Hawkmen puppets in flight.

Following production, the puppet was professionally sealed and stabilized to prevent further degradation, including the addition of acrylic supports to the wings. The rifle is also not original to the puppet. It exhibits fragility from age and handling with cracking rubber throughout its body, exposed metal on the feet and arms, a split through its helmet, and separation along the wings. It should be handled with caution. Dimensions: 35" x 31" x 6" (89 cm x 78.75 cm x 15.25 cm)

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000

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