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124. Light-Up Laser Rifle ### FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 24,000.00 USD
124. Light-Up Laser Rifle ### FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)
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FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956) - Light-Up Laser Rifle - A light-up laser rifle from Fred M. Wilcox's Forbidden Planet. Commander John J. Adams' (Leslie Nielsen) men carried laser rifles as they descended upon planet Altair IV to investigate the supposed troubles inflicted on Dr. Edward Morbius (Walter Pidgeon).

Forbidden Planet was nominated for an Academy Award& reg; for Best Effects and for Special Effects to A. Arnold Gillespie, Irving G. Ries, and Wesley C. Miller. Oft considered one of the greatest science-fiction films ever produced, it was selected for permanent preservation in the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2013.

This futuristic rifle is constructed primarily of metal with a dark gray rectangular handgrip and toggle, carved ridges on either side of the barrel, and a blue-coated muzzle. The grip is etched "6473 mom 8085" above the trigger. This rifle lights up when the toggle is pressed, illuminating the barrel in a yellow light.

Following production, the rifle underwent sympathetic restoration to original electronic components concealed on the interior, with its wiring replaced with modern-grade wiring to illuminate the barrel, as well as its barrel tip, which had gone missing since production was recreated based on the production originals. The rifle exhibits chipped paint and grime from age and handling. Dimensions: 29"x 6.5" x 3" (73.75 cm x 15.25 cm x 7.75 cm)

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: $12,000 - 24,000

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