A Celebration of Popular Culture

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Celebration of Popular Culture, our latest exhibition and auction! This collection brings together nearly 700 items of popular culture history, representing some of the most nostalgic, scarcely seen, and most-prized artifacts of the last 60 years. Highlights of this auction include rare toys from “The Toy Scout,” Joel Magee, including rare collectibles from Batman, Lost in Space, The Munsters, Bewitched, and much more! Other highlights come from the estate of famed artist and custom car designer Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, which include Ed Roth’s personal Hot Wheels based on his “Beatnik Bandit” hot rod, as well as vintage model kits and slot cars based on his designs. Additionally, this collection includes rare original film posters from such classics as Creature from the Black Lagoon and Forbidden Planet, as well as collectibles from animated films and shows, Star Wars, James Bond, Walt Disney, Marvel, and props and collectibles from the Disney Parks. More information at www.vegalleries.com/popculture
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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Hunter Police Target Range.581 - Hunter Police Target Range.
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(Largo, 1984) A vintage police target range playset manufactured by Largo. The set includes a plastic dart gun, a target stand with a bullseye and two
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Pair of Factory Cases of SeaQuest Darwin Model Kits.582 - Pair of Factory Cases of SeaQuest Darwin Model Kits.
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(Monogram, 1994) A pair of factory cases containing a total of (20) seaQuest DSV Ensign Darwin Model Kits. Each of the 1:12 scale models of the comput
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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MacGyver "Mac Moto" Motorcycle.583 - MacGyver "Mac Moto" Motorcycle.
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(Glasslite, 1993) A rare vintage MacGyver "Mac Moto" motorcycle toy manufactured by Brazilian toymaker Glasslite. The friction powered pla...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gene Autry Children's Costume Framed Display.584 - Gene Autry Children's Costume Framed Display.
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(c.1940s-50s) A vintage Gene Autry (3) piece children's Western costume. The set consists of a vest, chaps, and a belt. The vest is constructed ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Carlton Rocket Gumball Machine.585 - Carlton Rocket Gumball Machine.
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(Carlton, c. 1950s) A vintage Carlton Rocket Bubble Gum vending machine. Constructed of metal, plastic, and rubber components, these eye-catching Atom
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Mr. Peanut "Planters Peanut Vendor" Wagon Toy.586 - Mr. Peanut "Planters Peanut Vendor" Wagon Toy.
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(Planters, 1950s) A scarce colorful plastic toy produced by Planters in the 1950s. Depicting the brand's mascot, Mr. Peanut, the attached rollin...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Dick Tracy Joe Jitsu Hand Puppet.587 - Dick Tracy Joe Jitsu Hand Puppet.
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(Chicago Trib., 1961) A hand puppet of Joe Jitsu, the police officer and memorable sidekick of Dick Tracy from the similarly titled animated series. I
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wolf Man Oil Painting by Numbers Boxed Kit.588 - Wolf Man Oil Painting by Numbers Boxed Kit.
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(Hasbro, 1963) A paint by numbers kit depicting Lon Chaney Jr.'s iconic portrayal of The Wolf Man. With its stunning box art, this kit is diffic...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Phantom of the Opera Aurora Model Kit.589 - Phantom of the Opera Aurora Model Kit.
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(Aurora, 1963) A hand-painted and assembled Aurora monster model kit of the Phantom of the Opera. The kit is complete, including the often missing sma
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Graveyard Ghoul Duo Model Kit.590 - Graveyard Ghoul Duo Model Kit.
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(AMT, ca. 1960s) A vintage 1:25 scale Graveyard Ghoul Duo model kit containing two macabre kustoms, The Overtaker and the BodySnatcher. Based on Chuck
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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