Posted on 06/26/2017 3:38:30 PM PDT by Swordmaker
(Now for something for all the Star Wars fans. . . the ultimate fan icon auction, an original R2D2 is being auctioned off.)
1298. Complete “R2-D2” unit assembled from original components spanning the original Star Wars trilogy and Episodes I & II. (TCF, 1977 - 2002)
A complete film used R2 unit is not known to be in the public domain – this R2-D2 offering represents the pinnacle of the Star Wars collecting universe. For the productions following Star Wars: A New Hope, to save time in meeting production deadlines, R2 components were reused from the previous Star Wars films. As filming progressed, R2 units were upgraded and refurbished, with outdated components being retired. This process has been confirmed by numerous crewmembers who worked on the Star Wars film franchise. This R2-D2, constructed of aluminum, steel and fiberglass elements, measuring 43 in. tall x 29.5 in. wide x 20 in. deep (in current pose), was put together over many years by sourcing original components and assembling them as a complete R2-D2. The dome was one of the few hero aluminum domes made for R2 actor Kenny Baker in the first film (A New Hope, 1977) and is the only one known in the public domain. It was used throughout the original trilogy as well as Episode I and can be screen matched by the fiber optic array to scenes in Return of the Jedi and Episode I. It features a handle to articulate the front eye from inside the unit by Kenny Baker. The metal “greeblies” (fine details added to make the device appear more complex) inserted into the front and rear of the body, and those on the feet, were made for A New Hope and used on R2 units throughout the original trilogy. The left and right legs were made for Empire Strikes Back and were acquired as complete items. One leg retains the Empire paint scheme and the other from Jedi. The middle and left foot were used on an original trilogy R2 and were used as the master pattern for the feet created for Episode I. The right foot is production made for Episode I but not used. The small opening hatch on the back of the body was used in Episode II. The barrel of the body was made for Episode I and it was subsequently painted and detailed for this R2 unit. Given the ad hoc nature of production practices, any “complete” existing R2-D2 units from the first trilogy (in studio hands) would be a compilation very similar to this R2-D2 unit offered here. No internal mechanics or workings are present. Not merely a prop, costume piece or filming miniature, R2-D2 is a major, beloved character in the Star Wars universe. Without question, this is the finest piece ever offered from this incredible franchise.
One of the most instantly recognizable pieces of pop culture in existence.
Note to bidders: This item is located in the United Kingdom and special shipping arrangements will apply.
$1,000,000 - $2,000,000
That happens to me too on occasion. :)
Youtube has a lot of fascinating material. I've gotten to where that I look to see if there are any Youtube videos whenever i'm going to try to do something I haven't done before.
Usually there are.
Who needs college, when you have Youtube?
There is much truth in that statement. Much of what people learn in college is unnecessary after they leave college. College has become a credentials system monopoly from which a lot of leftest enrich themselves.
The nation needs to get back to practical knowledge and stop empowering these people who sell degrees at exorbitant prices.
Darth Vader Helmet, mask, and shoulder armor went for $96,000 including etc.
Darth Vader's original chest control panel from Star Wars went for $33,000. . .
The gold plated Cherubim Angels from atop the Ark of the Covenant in Raiders of the Lost Ark did not sell.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber went for a mere $480,000 including. . . etc.
C3PO's left foot did not sell.
The axe used by Jack Nicholson in "The Shining" went for $15,360. . .
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Conan the Barbarian's "Atlantean Hero" Sword went for $ 192,000 . . .
Darryl Hannah's Mermaid tail did not sell.
Jack Dawson's pants, vest, and shirt from "Titanic" went for a ridiculous $204,800!
Lots of goodies, like the costumes from Shawshank Redemption, and Ron Burgundy's suits.
I found it interesting that Morgan Freeman's "Red's" prison uniform went for six figures, while star Tim Robbins' "Andy's" uniform only brought a few thousand. Except for the number stencil, they are essentially identical.
People must like "Red" more than "Andy".
BTW, I wish I had known about the auction.
The Ron Burgundy suits went for 3K.
Now that would be fun to own. (And wear!)
But I think Will Ferrell is much taller, and thinner than I am.
Gene Siskel bought the white Saturday Night Fever suit worn by John Travolta, and would wear it to parties as a gag.
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