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Lot # 234: SPEED (1994) - Howard Payne's (Dennis Hopper) Bus Bomb

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Lot # 234: SPEED (1994) - Howard Payne's (Dennis Hopper) Bus Bomb
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. Howard Payne's (Dennis Hopper) bus bomb from Jan De Bont's action thriller Speed. Disgruntled police officer Payne planted a bomb on a city bus, rigging it to explode if the bus dropped below 50mph. This prop bomb was custom made for the film and consists of a cylindrical metal mesh housing containing foam rubber blocks and resin details painted gray to resemble plastic explosives A series of metal wires, cables, a pager, a section of a gold prop retirement watch, and various other decorative components are affixed to the housing. On one side is a functional electronic "countdown clock" with red digital numbers, a pair of buttons, and a power cord. It features a support for display, and exhibits minor wear on the mesh housing and wiring, but the bomb remains in good overall condition. Dimensions: 33" x 24.5" x 22" (83.73 cm x 62.25 cm x 56 cm) Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000