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Pop Culture's Greatest Hits

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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Van Eaton Galleries presents Pop Culture’s Greatest Hits! From the dawn of pop culture through modern times, this two-day event covers over 100 years of the entertainment we all love. The live catalog auction will take place on Saturday, September 13th, while the online-only auction will take place on Sunday, September 14th.


This auction includes over 1000 lots of rare animation art, essential comic books, Hollywood props, stop-motion puppets, Star Wars collectibles, movie posters, Marx Disneykins, early 20th century technology, art by SHAG, Cast Member exclusives, Disney Studio artifacts, Disney Parks souvenirs, and amazing creations by effects artists the Chiodo Brothers!


Visit the limited-run auction exhibition at our gallery, open August 26th - September 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 12160 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604. The curated exhibit features a fantastic selection of items from both days of our two-day auction extravaganza.


Good luck bidding, collectors!
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.

Please be aware there is a $5000 deposit required for any bidding over $50,000 that will be charged to the card on file. This deposit will be credited to your invoice or refunded after the auction.

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An Edison Projecting Kinetoscope.1 - An Edison Projecting Kinetoscope.
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(Edison Manufacturing Company, 1903) An Improved Exhibition Model Edison Projecting Kinetoscope. Thomas Edison’s vision to “do for t
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
 
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An Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph and Wax Cylinders.2 - An Edison Fireside Model B Phonograph and Wax Cylinders.
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(Edison, 1910s) An Edison Fireside Model B phonograph with an oak wood horn and a collection of 14 wax cylinders. This early method of sound playback
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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A Victrola Record Player with Record Collection.3 - A Victrola Record Player with Record Collection.
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(Victor Talking Machine Co., 1914-18) An Enclosed Floor Model Version 2 Victrola Talking Machine XX-XIV Cabinet. The Victrola was designed to stand ou
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin Film.4 - A Mutoscope with Charlie Chaplin Film.
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(International Mutoscope Reel Co., 1926-1949) A light blue and gold Mutoscope which plays part of a Charlie Chaplin film. Mutoscopes were an early for
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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A Philco Model 87 Radio.5 - A Philco Model 87 Radio.
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(Philco, 1929) A Philco lowboy style Neutrodyne 8-tube battery radio, model 87. The 1920s marked the beginning of the golden age of radio. As technolo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A Silvertone 8-Tube Battery Radio.6 - A Silvertone 8-Tube Battery Radio.
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(Sears, Roebuck & Co., 1932-33) A Silvertone lowboy style super-heterodyne 8-tube battery radio, model 1575. The pinnacle of home entertainment ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A Rare "The Darby" Horse Racing Game by J.W. Whitlock.7 - A Rare "The Darby" Horse Racing Game by J.W. Whitlock.
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(J.W. Whitlock Co., 1934) A rare coin-operated “The Darby” horse racing game, manufactured by J.W. Whitlock Co. When a nickel is ins
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t*****n for 4,719.00
 
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A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl Street Organ.8 - A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl Street Organ.
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(Deleika, 1990s-2000s) A Deleika Dinkelsbuhl hand-cranked street organ and 17 music scrolls. Street organs were popular in Europe during the 1800s, op
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c******s for 968.00
 
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A Large Wooden Spark Plug Horse Toy.9 - A Large Wooden Spark Plug Horse Toy.
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(King Features Syndicate, 1920s) A large rideable Spark Plug Horse toy. Spark Plug was introduced in the comic strip "Barney Google" in 19...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Castle Hall Cigars Stork Display Figure.10 - A Castle Hall Cigars Stork Display Figure.
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(Castle Hall, 1920s) A papier mache Castle Hall Cigars stork display figure holding a blanketed baby in its beak. The porcelain baby and pink cloth bl
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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An Original Bullock's Department Store “Dear Santa” Illustration.11 - An Original Bullock's Department Store “Dear Santa” Illustration.
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(Bullock’s, 1930s) An original promotional illustration displayed at Bullock’s department stores for the Holiday season. Bullock's w
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A Stork Ring Counter Display.12 - A Stork Ring Counter Display.
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(1930s-1940s) A hand-painted ring counter display from the early 20th century. The wooden display features a stork holding a baby and a ring made in G
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l.. for 242.00
 
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A Froggy the Gremlin Store Window Display Figure.13 - A Froggy the Gremlin Store Window Display Figure.
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(Buster Brown, 1950s) A Froggy the Gremlin store window display for Buster Brown Shoes. Froggy was a mischievous practical joker on the "Smilin...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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A “Phantom of the Opera” Original Production Design Concept.14 - A “Phantom of the Opera” Original Production Design Concept.
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(Universal, 1925) An original production design concept for the Lon Chaney horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera,” by artist Ben
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to v********l for 1,089.00
 
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An Edith Head Original Costume Sketch for Barbara Nichols.15 - An Edith Head Original Costume Sketch for Barbara Nichols.
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(Head, 1959-1966) An original costume design concept by Edith Head for Barbara Nichols. Accomplished in watercolor and graphite, the design likely com
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
 
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A “Ben-Hur” Original Production Design Painting.16 - A “Ben-Hur” Original Production Design Painting.
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(MGM, 1959) A hand-painted brownline used during production of the Charlton Heston epic “Ben-Hur.” The art, accomplished in acrylic,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to r****h for 1,210.00
 
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An Edith Head "My Six Loves" Debbie Reynolds Costume Design.17 - An Edith Head "My Six Loves" Debbie Reynolds Costume Design.
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(Paramount, 1963) An original costume design by Edith Head for Debbie Reynolds in “My Six Loves.” Head was perhaps the most influent
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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"The Pink Panther" Original Title Art.18 - "The Pink Panther" Original Title Art.
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(United Artists, 1963) Incredibly rare title artwork for the opening scene of Blake Edwards' “The Pink Panther.” Although not an ani
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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An Elvis Presley "Speedway" Storyboard.19 - An Elvis Presley "Speedway" Storyboard.
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(MGM, 1968) An original hand-drawn storyboard for the film “Speedway” starring Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra. Written in pencil on
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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A Steve McQueen Painting by Robert Tanenbaum.20 - A Steve McQueen Painting by Robert Tanenbaum.
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(Tanenbaum, 1970s) An original painting of the “King of Cool,” Steve McQueen, signed by poster artist Robert Tanenbaum. Accomplished
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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A "Blazing Saddles" Poster Development Concept.21 - A "Blazing Saddles" Poster Development Concept.
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(Warner Bros., 1974) A poster development concept for the Academy Award-nominated Mel Brooks comedy “Blazing Saddles.” Measuring 5.5
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to o*****9 for 272.25
 
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A "Spider-Man 2" Concept Drawing.22 - A "Spider-Man 2" Concept Drawing.
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(Sony, 2004) An original concept drawing for Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man 2” signed by Alex Tavoularis. The piece depicts the cl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A "Ladyhawke" Original Concept Painting.23 - A "Ladyhawke" Original Concept Painting.
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(Warner Bros., 1985) An original concept painting from the medieval fantasy film “Ladyhawke,” by Roy Carnon, who worked in the art d
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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A “King Kong” 1938 Re-Release Lobby Card.24 - A “King Kong” 1938 Re-Release Lobby Card.
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(RKO, 1938) An original lobby card from the 1938 re-release of the monster-movie classic “King Kong.” The lobby cards from this firs
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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An Original “Superman” Serial Lobby Card.25 - An Original “Superman” Serial Lobby Card.
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(Columbia, 1948) A lobby card from the Columbia Pictures “Superman” serial for “Chapter 2: Depths of the Earth.” T
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Palace Theatre Window Card.26 - A "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Palace Theatre Window Card.
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(MGM, 1958) A window card promoting a three-day run of Elizabeth Taylor’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” at the Palace Theatre in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******C for 121.00
 
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The First "How the West Was Won" Opening Title Credit.27 - The First "How the West Was Won" Opening Title Credit.
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(MGM, 1962) An original screen-used Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Cinerama opening title credit artwork from the Academy Award-nominated “How the W
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to r****h for 968.00
 
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A James Stewart "How the West Was Won" Title Credit.28 - A James Stewart "How the West Was Won" Title Credit.
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(MGM, 1962) An original James Stewart opening title credit from “How the West Was Won.” Along with Jimmy Stewart, the star-studded c
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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"The Birds" Australian Insert Poster.29 - "The Birds" Australian Insert Poster.
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(Universal, 1963) A rare insert poster for the Australian theatrical release of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” marking the
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A********y for 151.25
 
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A "Sound of Music" Window Card.30 - A "Sound of Music" Window Card.
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(20th Century Fox, 1966) A window card for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,” starring Julie Andrews. Released
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****B for 121.00
 
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A “Hello, Dolly!” Three-Sheet Poster.31 - A “Hello, Dolly!” Three-Sheet Poster.
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(20th Century Fox, 1969) An original three-sheet poster for the theatrical release of Gene Kelly’s “Hello, Dolly!” starring
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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“The Towering Inferno” Oversize Publicity Photo.32 - “The Towering Inferno” Oversize Publicity Photo.
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(20th Century Fox, 1974) An oversize publicity photo for the pop culture phenomenon “The Towering Inferno.” The film was the highest
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to T*******3 for 121.00
 
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A "JAWS" Original One-Sheet.33 - A "JAWS" Original One-Sheet.
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(Universal, 1975) An original release one-sheet poster for Steven Spielberg's "JAWS." This international variant features the invitati...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c******s for 968.00
 
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A "JAWS" Print Ad Template.34 - A "JAWS" Print Ad Template.
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(Universal, 1975) A print ad template for Steven Spielberg’s “JAWS,” the first summer blockbuster. The template notes that
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A "Superman" Christopher Reeve Production Photo.35 - A "Superman" Christopher Reeve Production Photo.
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(Warner Bros, 1978) A large production photo of Christopher Reeve in “Superman: The Movie.” The printed photo comes from the collect
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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A Rare "Apocalypse Now" Japanese Poster.36 - A Rare "Apocalypse Now" Japanese Poster.
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(United Artists, 1979) A rare poster for the Japanese release of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now,” designed by renow
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*******8 for 1,815.00
 
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A Drew Struzan “The Muppet Movie” Color Transparency.37 - A Drew Struzan “The Muppet Movie” Color Transparency.
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(Associated Film Distribution, 1979) A color transparency of Drew Struzan’s art for “The Muppet Movie,” featuring Kermit an
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B********5 for 121.00
 
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An “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” Picture Disc Soundtrack and Storybook Set.38 - An “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” Picture Disc Soundtrack and Storybook Set.
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(MCA, 1982) An “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” Picture Disc Soundtrack and a Story of the Film Box Set.. The 12” picture disc
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Rare "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Finger Light Toy.39 - A Rare "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" Finger Light Toy.
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(Knickerbocker, 1982) A very rare “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” finger light toy by Knickerbocker. One of the most infamous movie tie
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********1 for 302.50
 
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A Rare Drew Struzan “Blade Runner” Poster Transparency.40 - A Rare Drew Struzan “Blade Runner” Poster Transparency.
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(Warner Bros., 1982) A color transparency of an unused poster for “Blade Runner.” Acclaimed poster artist Drew Struzan created sever
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******n for 211.75
 
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A Set of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Lobby Cards.41 - A Set of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Lobby Cards.
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(Paramount, 1981) A complete set of eight lobby cards for "Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the first film in the Indiana Jones franchise. The l...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********U for 96.80
 
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A Drew Struzan Indiana Jones, Spielberg, & Lucas Poster.42 - A Drew Struzan Indiana Jones, Spielberg, & Lucas Poster.
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(Paramount, 2003) A rare uncut poster of Indiana Jones trilogy art by Drew Struzan. This piece showing Harrison Ford, George Lucas, and Steven Spielbe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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A Unique "Spaceballs" Poster Proof.43 - A Unique "Spaceballs" Poster Proof.
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(MGM, 1987) A unique poster proof for the Mel Brooks comedy classic "Spaceballs." This poster closely resembles the final version, featuri...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****d for 332.75
 
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A Large "Back to the Future Part II" Subway Poster.44 - A Large "Back to the Future Part II" Subway Poster.
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(Universal, 1989) A large subway poster for the blockbuster sequel “Back to the Future Part II,” starring Michael J. Fox as Marty Mc
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******C for 217.80
 
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A Large "Back to the Future Part III" Subway Poster.45 - A Large "Back to the Future Part III" Subway Poster.
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(Universal, 1990) A large subway poster for “Back to the Future Part III,” the final film in the blockbuster franchise. Measuring 46
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s******C for 217.80
 
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A “Total Recall” Crew Gift Paperweight.46 - A “Total Recall” Crew Gift Paperweight.
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(TriStar, 1990) A "Total Recall" VIP and production crew gift paperweight featuring a print of the film’s poster in a triangular luc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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An "Edward Scissorhands" British Quad Poster.47 - An "Edward Scissorhands" British Quad Poster.
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(20th Century Fox, 1990) An original British Quad poster for the theatrical release of Tim Burton's "Edward Scissorhands" starring Win...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Pair of "Batman Forever" Villain One-Sheets.48 - A Pair of "Batman Forever" Villain One-Sheets.
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(Warner Bros., 1995) A pair of “Batman Forever villain one-sheets for Jim Carrey as The Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face. Measuring 27
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b******a for 121.00
 
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A Rare Snyderverse Trilogy Poster.49 - A Rare Snyderverse Trilogy Poster.
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(Warner Bros., 2023) A rare poster for a special screening of director Zack Snyder’s DC superhero trilogy, exclusively available to attendees
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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A Prop “Apocalypse Now” Death From Above Card.50 - A Prop “Apocalypse Now” Death From Above Card.
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(United Artists, 1979) A Jack playing card prop from Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now.” Featured on the reverse is a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to J****1 for 332.75
 
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