Some of the most memorable props and costumes from Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films, including the Alien franchise and Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, are making their way to the auction block.
The Hollywood Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy and More Auction, hosted by Julien’s Auctions, will take place via an in-person and virtual event in Beverly Hills on Thursday, April 29.
‘Over 400 lots from the greatest box-office films and movie franchises of the past 50 years will star on the auction stage, many of which will be sold to the public for the first time,’ read Julien’s Auctions’ official press release.
It could be yours! Some of the most memorable props and costumes from Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster films, including the Alien franchise and Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, are making their way to the auction block
Where/When: The Hollywood Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy and More Auction, hosted by Julien’s Auctions , will take place via an in-person and virtual event in Beverly Hills on Thursday, April 29
One major highlight of the event happens to be a ‘full-size prototype Xenomorph costume’ from 1979’s Alien, which was designed by Academy Award-winner H.R. Giger.
The prototype, which the press release stated was ‘long believed to have been lost and destroyed,’ was the first iteration of the creature presented to Alien director Ridley Scott.
Unfortunately, the translucent nature of the prototype did not appear to pass the ‘comprehensive lighting and camera tests were conducted by the pre-production team.’
The prototype is ‘now considered the rarest and most elusive artifact from the blockbuster film franchise,’ according to Julian’s Auctions.
After the translucent variation of the Xenomorph was rejected, Giger went on to create the famous depiction of the creature that fans would forever associate with the fear-filled franchise.
End result: After the translucent variation of the Xenomorph was rejected, Giger went on to create the famous depiction of the creature that fans would forever associate with the fear-filled franchise
Iconic: A complete costume worn by Sigourney Weaver as a clone of her legendary character, Ripley, in the film Alien Resurrection, as well as a costume worn by Wynona Ryder from the same film both designed by Academy Award winner Bob Ringwood and inspired by fashion iconoclast Jean Paul Gaultier
Predator: A full-scale ‘Scar’ Predator costume, featured in Aliens vs Predator, is up for grabs, as well as a slew other Predator-related props, including stare Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Dutch’ leather utility vest worn in the first film and it sequel
Besides the prototype, often referred to as ‘Big Chap’ by the production team, fans will also have the opportunity to get their hands on ‘a complete costume worn by Sigourney Weaver as a clone of her legendary character, Ripley, in the film Alien Resurrection, as well as a costume worn by Wynona Ryder from the same film both designed by Academy Award winner Bob Ringwood and inspired by fashion iconoclast Jean Paul Gaultier.’
Also available is a complete Xenomorph costume from the third Alien installment, titled Alien³, which hit theaters in 1992 and starred the franchise’s leading lady Sigourney.
A full-scale ‘Scar’ Predator costume, featured in Aliens vs Predator, is up for grabs, as well as a slew other Predator-related props, including stare Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Dutch’ leather utility vest worn in the first film and it sequel.
Batman: Screen-used props and costumes from the beloved Batman film franchise
Full suit: An original Batman bodysuit with cape worn by Val Kilmer in Batman Forever
There is also a ‘combi-stick,’ a weapon used by the film’s antagonist, up for auction.
Fans of Tim Burton’s classic Edward Scissorhands will be able to test out – and even own – a pair of scissorhands worn by the film’s star Johnny Depp.
‘The prop was custom-designed at the legendary Stan Winston Studios, under the supervision of the brilliant, four-time Academy Award winner Stan Winston,’ according to Julian’s Auctions.
Notes: ‘Autility belt worn by Michael Keaton in Batman accompanied with a note on the film director Tim Burton’s stationary’ read Julian’s Auctions’ press release of the item
Catwoman: An original Catwoman cowl worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns is available
Mr. Freeze: A ‘massive light-up prop rifle’ used by Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin
Screen-used props and costumes from the beloved Batman film franchise, including an original Batman bodysuit with cape worn by Val Kilmer in Batman Forever and a ‘utility belt worn by Michael Keaton in Batman accompanied with a note on the film director Tim Burton’s stationary.’
There is also a Batman mask worn by George Clooney in 1997’s Batman & Robin, an original Catwoman cowl worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns, and a ‘massive light-up prop rifle’ used by Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze in Batman & Robin.
To celebrate 20-years since the release of the very first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001, Julien’s Actions curated a ‘fine collection of props from the enchanting film franchise.’
Die Hard: Props from the Bruce Willis-led Die Hard franchise are also available, including New York police officer John McClane’s ‘iconic screen-used Zippo lighter famously used throughout the original film that started it all’
Props on props: McClane’s NYPD badge and ID and Hans Gruber’s screen-matched Yamaha radio that the character, played by Alan Rickman, used throughout the movie to communicate with McClane in the first film are also on the auction block
There is a wand used by Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, in the fourth film of the franchise titled Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
A wand wielded by Snape, played by late Alan Rickman, and the iconic ‘license plate and badge from the Flying Ford Anglia car used in 2002’s Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.’
To round out the assortment of Potter pieces, there is a highly sought after ‘Hogwart’s Wax Seal Acceptance Letter Envelope’ from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Harry Potter: To celebrate 20-years since the release of the very first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001, Julien’s Actions curated a ‘fine collection of props from the enchanting film franchise’
Acceptance letter: To round out the assortment of Potter pieces, there is a highly sought after ‘Hogwart’s Wax Seal Acceptance Letter Envelope’ from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Casting spells: There is a wand used by Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, in the fourth film of the franchise titled Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
All in the details: A wand wielded by Snape, played by late Alan Rickman, and the iconic ‘license plate and badge from the Flying Ford Anglia car used in 2002’s Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets’
Props from the Bruce Willis-led Die Hard franchise are also available, including New York police officer John McClane’s ‘iconic screen-used Zippo lighter famously used throughout the original film that started it all.’
Julian’s Auctions adds that the lighter comes with ‘a letter from the Property Master stating that this is the only Zippo used throughout the 1988 film production.’
McClane’s NYPD badge and ID and Hans Gruber’s screen-matched Yamaha radio that the character, played by Alan Rickman, used throughout the movie to communicate with McClane in the first film are also on the auction block.
All in the details: A wand wielded by Snape, played by late Alan Rickman, and the iconic ‘license plate and badge from the Flying Ford Anglia car used in 2002’s Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets’
Breaking Bad: There is a bright yellow PPE suit donned by Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, from AMC’s hit series Breaking Bad
Silence Of The Lambs: The FBI badge Jodie Foster used in Silence Of The Lambs as Special Agent Clarice Starling
Star Wars: An original Imperial Scout Trooper Blaster from the 1983 film Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, which estimates between $20,000 – $30,000
There is a bright yellow PPE suit donned by Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, from AMC’s hit series Breaking Bad, as well as the FBI badge Jodie Foster used in Silence Of The Lambs as Special Agent Clarice Starling.
Star Wars fans will also have plenty of props available to them, from an original Imperial Scout Trooper Blaster from the 1983 film Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (which estimates between $20,000 – $30,000) to costumes designed by Bob Mackie for the Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978.
‘For the first time ever, this collection of eight one of a kind original hand illustrated costume designs by the Emmy Award-winning designer, which has been held in Mackie’s personal archives for over 40 years, will be offered at auction,’ the press release reads.
Stars Wards Holiday Special: ‘For the first time ever, this collection of eight one of a kind original hand illustrated costume designs by the Emmy Award-winning designer, which has been held in Mackie’s personal archives for over 40 years, will be offered at auction,’ the press release reads
Inglourious Basterds: The prop bowie knife Brad Pitt used in Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 film Inglourious Basterds is also featured and is considered ‘one of the most iconic prop knives in film history’
Space Jam: An original pair of Nike brand Air Jordan 2 sneakers worn by icon Bill Murray in the 1996 film Space Jam starring NBA legend Michael Jordan
The prop bowie knife Brad Pitt used in Quentin Tarantino’s 2009 film Inglourious Basterds is also featured and is considered ‘one of the most iconic prop knives in film history.’
The skull cane Jim Carrey wielded as The Riddler in 1995’s Batman Forever, an original pair of Nike brand Air Jordan 2 sneakers worn by icon Bill Murray in the 1996 film Space Jam starring NBA legend Michael Jordan, and one of the costumes donned by Leonardo DiCaprio in 1998s The Man in the Iron Mask are just a few of the other iconic items that will be made available on April 29th.
The Hollywood Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy and More Auction, hosted by Julien’s Auctions, will take place via an in-person and virtual event in Beverly Hills on Thursday, April 29.
James Bond: Sean Connery’s hero Walther P5 from his last Bond film, 1983’s Never Say Never Again with a starting estimate of $80,000 – $100,000
Batman Forever: The skull cane Jim Carrey wielded as The Riddler in 1995’s Batman Forever
The Man In The Iron Mask: One of the costumes donned by Leonardo DiCaprio in 1998s The Man in the Iron Mask