Sci-Fi Bulletin: Exploring the Universes of SF, Fantasy, Horror and Spy-fi!

Captain America’s shield, as seen in The Avengers, has sold at auction for $200,000, as part of the Julien’s Auctions Hollywood Legends auction.

Day Three of the “Hollywood Legends” auction showcased famous items that bridged classic to contemporary Hollywood.

Fans of the most popular sci-fi and fantasy film franchises of all time were offered an impressive assortment of items from the Harry Potter series, Marvel Studios, DC Universe and more, with an iconic item coming from Star Wars. An original Stormtrooper helmet made for and used in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope sold for $192,000. Another highlight included an original Ewan McGregor “Obi-Wan Kenobi” duelling lightsaber made for the production of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones that realized for $38,400. Additionally, an original “Mjolnir” hammer prop developed for Chris Hemsworth’s “Thor” in the production of the classic film Thor: The Dark World sold for $51,200.

From the DC Universe, Julien’s and TCM offered rare and iconic pieces spanning multiple decades and generations worn by the franchise’s most legendary superheroes. Highlights included (with winning bids): an original Val Kilmer Bat suit costume and cape in the Joel Schumacher classic film, Batman Forever ($32,000); a two-piece Robin superhero suit ($32,000); an original silicone bat cowl from Batman Begins ($28,800); an original prop “Sword of Athena” from Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice ($25,600); an original “Lasso of Truth” hero prop used by Gal Gadot as “Diana Prince/Wonder Woman” from Wonder Woman sold for a staggering $38,400; and a cape worn by Christopher Reeve in his portrayal of Superman in Superman III soared above expectations at $51,200.

The world of Harry Potter was represented with an original hero prop “Nimbus 2001” broomstick from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets which sold for $76,800; an original hero prop Hogwarts acceptance letter from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone that sold for $10,240; an original Harry Potter illuminating hero wand from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which sold for $25,600; an original “Elder Wand” stunt wand prop from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and Part II realized $12,800 and more.

“This year, Julien’s tentpole Hollywood memorabilia event marked one of our biggest and most prestigious auctions to date with over 1,700 pieces of Hollywood history sold, representing the likes of Hollywood Legends such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, James Garner, as well as original props from film blockbusters such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios and the DC Universe,” said Martin Nolan, Executive Director/CFO of Julien’s Auctions. “Additionally, we were proud to kick off our new collaboration with TCM on this auction event whose esteemed programming and partnership made this first event together a highly successful one as our extraordinary collection of items shattered all auction estimates and captivated collectors from around the around.”