A Celebration of Popular Culture

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Celebration of Popular Culture, our latest exhibition and auction! This collection brings together nearly 700 items of popular culture history, representing some of the most nostalgic, scarcely seen, and most-prized artifacts of the last 60 years. Highlights of this auction include rare toys from “The Toy Scout,” Joel Magee, including rare collectibles from Batman, Lost in Space, The Munsters, Bewitched, and much more! Other highlights come from the estate of famed artist and custom car designer Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, which include Ed Roth’s personal Hot Wheels based on his “Beatnik Bandit” hot rod, as well as vintage model kits and slot cars based on his designs. Additionally, this collection includes rare original film posters from such classics as Creature from the Black Lagoon and Forbidden Planet, as well as collectibles from animated films and shows, Star Wars, James Bond, Walt Disney, Marvel, and props and collectibles from the Disney Parks. More information at www.vegalleries.com/popculture
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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The Mummy's Curse Insert Poster.1 - The Mummy's Curse Insert Poster.
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(Universal, 1944/R-51) A vintage 1951 reissue insert poster for The Mummy's Curse, the fifth installment of the Universal Classic mummy franchis...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Insert Poster.2 - Creature from the Black Lagoon Insert Poster.
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(Universal, 1954) A rare original insert poster for Creature from the Black Lagoon, one of the classic 1950s horror films. This 36"x14" po...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon One Sheet Poster.3 - Creature from the Black Lagoon One Sheet Poster.
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(Universal, 1954) An extremely rare original one sheet poster for Creature from the Black Lagoon. Considered one of the greatest monster films of all
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
 
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Gill-man Signed Photo.4 - Creature from the Black Lagoon Gill-man Signed Photo.
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(Universal, 1954/98) A signed restrike photograph of the Gill-man from Creature from the Black Lagoon. The gelatin silver photograph has been inscribe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Set of (3) Creature from the Black Lagoon Belt Buckles.5 - Set of (3) Creature from the Black Lagoon Belt Buckles.
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(Universal, c.2000s) A collection of (3) production samples for character belt buckles depicting the iconic film monster, the Gill-man, from Universal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Set of (4) Universal Pictures Monster Drinking Glasses.6 - Set of (4) Universal Pictures Monster Drinking Glasses.
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(Anchor-Hocking, 1963) A rare set of (4) drinking glasses featuring Universal Pictures monsters that were manufactured by Anchor-Hocking. A premium gi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Superman's Dilemma Original Cel.7 - Superman's Dilemma Original Cel.
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(Columbia, 1948) A cel from Chapter 11 of the theatrical serial Superman's Dilemma. In order to create the appearance of Superman in flight, the...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Marx Superman Turnover Tank in Box.8 - Marx Superman Turnover Tank in Box.
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(Marx, 1940s) A very rare tin-litho Superman Turnover Tank toy by Marx Toys. This is the earlier 1940s version of this toy, featuring war-based imager
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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LineMar Superman Tank Toy with Box.9 - LineMar Superman Tank Toy with Box.
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(LineMar, 1958) An extremely rare functioning Superman Tank toy by LineMar, a subsidiary of Marx Toys. The Man of Steel, depicted here in tin-litho, s
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Blue.10 - Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Blue.
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(Park Plastics, 1956) A blue water propulsion rocket toy titled "Krypton Rocket." The toy is based on the Kryptonian Rocket of Superman lo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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