Lots of Star Trek, Star Wars, and other Hollywood goodies, costumes, props etc., are being auctioned off, including Star Trek phasers, Tricorders, Bridge stations from Star Trek, and a lot more (an earlier day has Superman's TV cape from the color years, and Excalibur from Camelot. Not to mention the one and only "Flying Fickle Finger of Fate Award" from Rowan and Martin's Laugh In.
It was a good idea but eventually had more gadgets than would have been possible
1304. Darth Vader production made helmet and shoulder armor from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. (TCF, 1977) Vintage original Darth Vader helmet and shoulder/chest armor from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. The 2-piece helmet is constructed of cast fiberglass and is composed of a faceplate mask portion with triangular open venting and interior screening at mouth and chin, tinted see-through Perspex lenses embedded in the eye sockets and metal finial components at either side of the mouth. The helmet section features the hallmark central fin and flared brow and affixes to the faceplate by a pin that snaps into a rolling clasp embedded in the forehead of the facemask. Also includes the matching fiberglass armor panel that sits on Vaders shoulders below the iconic helmet. These original production made pieces originated from Lucasfilm and were expertly painted and detailed in the early 1980s by an FX artist who worked at the legendary Don Post Studios. The helmet and armor remain in vintage very fine condition. Comes on a professionally built steel pipe and wooden base display stand. Entire display measures approx. 34 x 29 x 26 in. Accompanied by an LOA from 35-year veteran FX artist Jim Leonard. $40,000 - $60,000
1307. Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker hero Lightsaber from Star Wars and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. (TCF, 1977 & 1980) This lightsaber was used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in both Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. It is the non-fighting version of the famous Jedi weapon. This particular version is constructed from an existing Graflex flashgun from the 1930s, measuring 10.5 in., and is fitted with resin black grips around the base attached with adhesive and rivets, as well as a D-ring riveted on the bottom to attach to Lukes belt. This lightsaber is in quite good condition for its age, but is missing the circuit board detailing usually attached to the clasp. The silver tape, which originally covered the Graflex name, has also been removed. An incredibly important and iconic piece of Star Wars lore, this hero lightsaber used by Luke comes directly from the archive of Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, and is accompanied with a letter of authenticity signed by Gary Kurtz. An incredible piece of film history used for the very first appearance of the spectacular Jedi weapon which thrilled audiences the world over. Provenance: Profiles in History Auction #33, lot 347, December 11, 2008. $150,000 - $250,000
I was going to place a bid, but it’s not the droid I’m looking for.
See also Ship of Theseus
IIRC, an original series Captain Kirk uniform shirt was estimated to go for 80k, it went for some ungodly and unthinkable sum.
It wouldn't surprise me if someone like Paul Allen outbids everyone.
Meh. You guys are PIKERS! My friend, ‘Sheldon’ (let’s call him) has one of the ‘original’ Five Rings!
Bidding starts at...
Keep an eye out for the Howard the Duck suit for me...
It’s not worth 1-2 million unless it has the drink trayholder from ROTJ. Otherwise I’ll give em 5 bucks.
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!