Star Wars fans rejoice — movie memorabilia is on the way!
Fans of the legendary film franchise have the opportunity to take home C-3PO’s head, which is among other props from reference films including Titanic and Indiana Joneswhich will be available in a live auction next month.
Auctioneer Propstore returns for its annual live auction November 9-12. It will then feature C-3PO’s iconic light-up head as the flagship item for the sale, which is estimated to fetch £1 million ($1.2 million).
The prop head was worn by actor Anthony Daniels in the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope. Daniels is also selling other items used on the set Star Wars movies.
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Anthony Daniels with the head of C-3PO.
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“I am thrilled that Propstore has agreed to handle my collection and I am confident that the pieces will go into the right hands,” Daniels said in a press release. “I hope this can bring satisfaction Star Wars fans and collectors around the world and give them the opportunity to own a piece of the real thing.”
Propstore’s auction next month is being held online and over the phone. Bidding takes place on the first two days of the event on November 9 and 10 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly in London.
The vest and trousers worn by Leonardo DiCaprio when he played Jack Dawson in the 1997 classic will also be up for auction. Titanic. The items are estimated to sell for $115,000 to $230,000.
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s costume from ‘Titanic’.
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Other items up for auction include a whip used in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Captain America’s shield in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Freddy Kruger’s Metal Glove in Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), Batman’s Battle Suit in Batman (1989) and clothes for James Bond.
Propstore estimates the auction will make more than £12 million ($14.6 million).
“The Propstore Los Angeles Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in June was a huge success and we are now thrilled to begin our UK sale, which will be bigger and better than ever,” said Stephen Lane, founder and CEO of Propstore, via a statement. for the public. .. “With an impressive number of lots going under the hammer, we have outstanding content on offer including the incredible Anthony Daniels Collection.”
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Propstore will hold exhibitions at its offices in Hertfordshire and California prior to the live auction, from October 10th to November 3rd.
Visit the Propstore website for more auction information and to view.
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