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E.T. Figure Han Solo’s Star Wars Blaster

The figure used in the iconic 1982 Han Solo’s original blaster, one of
Steven Spielberg film E.T. the Extra- the most iconic sci-fi weapons, sold for
Terrestrial sold for $2.56 million this past $1,057,500 at an auction for firearms
December at a Julien's Auction event held lovers and collectors held by Rock
in conjunction with Turner Classic Island Auction Company this past
Movies. The E.T. figure was deemed by summer. Harrison Ford used the
Julien’s as a “one-of-a-kind cinemato- so-called DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol in
graphic relic.” The mechanized (or Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and
“mechatronic”) figure featured 85 points it was the only one remaining of the three props used in the classic
of movement. It dates from the pre-CGI film. The exclusive item was originally a Mauser from the German
(computer-generated imagery) technology manufacturer, and it was George Lucas’ team that turned it into a
era - meaning filmmakers had to create blanks-only weapon.
effects essentially from scratch. E.T. has
become one of the best-selling films Superman Outfit
of all time, grossing nearly $800 million
globally at the box office. The picture won four Oscars, including one Christopher Reeve’s complete Superman
for best visual effects. outfit, one of the most iconic and identifiable
costumes in movie history, sold for $359,375
Bond Aston Martin at Propstore’s Hollywood Memorabilia Auction
in London this past November. The complete
The Aston Martin DB5 stunt costume, comprised of a tunic, a cape, a pair of
car, one of eight stunt replicas trunks, a belt, a pair of leggings, and a pair of
built for James Bond in No Time boots, was used in Superman (1978), Superman
to Die by Aston Martin and fitted II (1980), and Superman III (1983), according
with “Q Branch” modifications, to the auction house. “Superman’s instantly
sold for $3,114,852 in September recognizable long-sleeved tunic is made of a
at a Sixty Years of James Bond custom-woven, stretchy blue nylon material
charity sale held at Christie’s in manufactured during production, and displays
conjunction with EON Productions. This 6-speed manual Silver Birch Superman’s classic ‘S’ logo in red and gold on
Aston Martin is the only DB5 stunt car from this film to be released for the chest,” the description read in part.
public sale and is the ultimate Bond collector’s prize. It was sold to
benefit The Prince’s Trust; The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund; and The Shawshank Redemption Bible
three charities supporting serving and former members of the UK
Special Forces. The Bible used in the 1994 clas-

sic film The Shawshank Redemption,
James Bond’s Walther PPK known as the “Rockhammer Bible”
for the secret it carried in the pages
James Bond’s Hero Walther PPK from of Exodus, sold through Propstore
Goldeneye sold for $186,875 at a Propstore’s at an online auction last September
memorabilia auction this past November. for about $443,000. In the movie,
The Hero Walther PPK is Bond’s signature prison warden Samuel Norton,
firearm from this movie in which Pierce played by Bob Gunton, hands Andy
Brosnan makes his movie debut as Agent Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins, a Bible and tells him, “Salvation lies
007. The 1995 film follows Bond as he within.” In the film’s climax, Norton discovers that his secret and illegal
investigates the theft of the key to a secret bookkeeping accounts had been switched with the Bible. According to
Russian EMP weapon. In one scene of the Propstore, only one rockhammer Bible was finished for the pivotal
film, Bond points this gun at Valentin scene. Since production, the Bible has undergone some minor careful
Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane), who identifies and sympathetic restoration, most notably at the base of the hammer
it by the sound of the hammer being cocked as a “Walther PPK, Seven- cut-out and inside the cover.
Point-Six-Five-Millimeter,” thus leaving the viewers with no doubt
about the weapon’s caliber. Captain America Shield

Iron Man Helmet The shield used by Chris Evans’
Steve Rogers during the filming of
An illuminating helmet from the original Avengers: Endgame sold for $130,000
Iron Man (2008), the first of the blockbuster at Heritage Auctions in December.
Avengers franchise, sold for $137,500 at This shield is one of the best-
Heritage Auctions’ July Hollywood & documented props from MCU
Entertainment Signature Auction. The mask was history to come to market: Marvel
made to fit actor Robert Downey Jr. in his Studios donated it to a nonprofit’s
portrayal of Tony Stark. The fiberglass mask, raffle, after which it was sold at
also known as “Mark III,” was used on screen auction. Thirty-forty shields were
and is fully functional. This mask came directly produced for Endgame, but this example
from production and was likely used for was used for close-up “beauty” shots of
background or stunt shots that required the Evans’ holding it. Its aluminum surface and
actor or stunt person to wear this lightweight and flexible helmet rather finishing were designed to showcase the most detail. It comes with a
than the heavily articulated or animatronic versions. It even exhibits custom-crafted plaque signed by Marvel Studios Senior Prop Master
minor production wear. Russell Bobbitt.

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