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A Celebration of Popular Culture

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location13613 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, California, 91423, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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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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The Mummy's Curse Insert Poster.1 - The Mummy's Curse Insert Poster.
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(Universal, 1944/R-51) A vintage 1951 reissue insert poster for The Mummy's Curse, the fifth installment of the Universal Classic mummy franchis...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Insert Poster.2 - Creature from the Black Lagoon Insert Poster.
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(Universal, 1954) A rare original insert poster for Creature from the Black Lagoon, one of the classic 1950s horror films. This 36"x14" po...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon One Sheet Poster.3 - Creature from the Black Lagoon One Sheet Poster.
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(Universal, 1954) An extremely rare original one sheet poster for Creature from the Black Lagoon. Considered one of the greatest monster films of all
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Creature from the Black Lagoon Gill-man Signed Photo.4 - Creature from the Black Lagoon Gill-man Signed Photo.
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(Universal, 1954/98) A signed restrike photograph of the Gill-man from Creature from the Black Lagoon. The gelatin silver photograph has been inscribe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Set of (3) Creature from the Black Lagoon Belt Buckles.5 - Set of (3) Creature from the Black Lagoon Belt Buckles.
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(Universal, c.2000s) A collection of (3) production samples for character belt buckles depicting the iconic film monster, the Gill-man, from Universal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d**********t for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Set of (4) Universal Pictures Monster Drinking Glasses.6 - Set of (4) Universal Pictures Monster Drinking Glasses.
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(Anchor-Hocking, 1963) A rare set of (4) drinking glasses featuring Universal Pictures monsters that were manufactured by Anchor-Hocking. A premium gi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Superman's Dilemma Original Cel.7 - Superman's Dilemma Original Cel.
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(Columbia, 1948) A cel from Chapter 11 of the theatrical serial Superman's Dilemma. In order to create the appearance of Superman in flight, the...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Marx Superman Turnover Tank in Box.8 - Marx Superman Turnover Tank in Box.
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(Marx, 1940s) A very rare tin-litho Superman Turnover Tank toy by Marx Toys. This is the earlier 1940s version of this toy, featuring war-based imager
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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LineMar Superman Tank Toy with Box.9 - LineMar Superman Tank Toy with Box.
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(LineMar, 1958) An extremely rare functioning Superman Tank toy by LineMar, a subsidiary of Marx Toys. The Man of Steel, depicted here in tin-litho, s
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Blue.10 - Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Blue.
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(Park Plastics, 1956) A blue water propulsion rocket toy titled "Krypton Rocket." The toy is based on the Kryptonian Rocket of Superman lo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Red.11 - Superman Krypton Rocket Water Propulsion Toy - Red.
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(Park Plastics, 1956) A red water propulsion rocket toy titled "Krypton Rocket." The toy is based on the Kryptonian Rocket of Superman lor...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to v********l for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Forbidden Planet Insert Poster.12 - Forbidden Planet Insert Poster.
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(MGM, 1956) An original insert poster for the science fiction classic Forbidden Planet. Considered one of the great sci-fi films of the 1950s, Forbidd
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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The Invisible Boy One Sheet Poster.13 - The Invisible Boy One Sheet Poster.
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(MGM, 1957) An original one sheet poster for The Invisible Boy, starring Robby the Robot. This black and white science fiction film was the second app
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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The Amazing Colossal Man One Sheet Poster.14 - The Amazing Colossal Man One Sheet Poster.
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(Malibu Productions, 1957) An original one sheet poster for the science fiction classic, The Amazing Colossal Man. Featuring the artwork of Albert Kal
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*****2 for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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The Blob Insert Poster.15 - The Blob Insert Poster.
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(Paramount, 1958) An original insert poster for The Blob. A classic of 1950s sci-fi, this film marked Steve McQueen's first leading role, and ha...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****r for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Visit to a Small Planet Insert Poster.16 - Visit to a Small Planet Insert Poster.
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(Paramount, 1960) An original insert poster for Visit to a Small Planet. The film is based in part on Gore Vidal's Tony-winning play of the same...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Insert Poster.17 - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Insert Poster.
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(Windsor Prod., 1961) An original insert poster for Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. The first of the Irwin Allen disaster films, the story was inspir
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Desperate Journey Original Title Background Artwork.18 - Desperate Journey Original Title Background Artwork.
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(Warner Bros., 1942) An original hand-painted title background for Desperate Journey. This artwork appears behind the opening credit sequence of the R
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Behave Yourself! Producer's Credit Title Art.19 - Behave Yourself! Producer's Credit Title Art.
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(RKO, 1951) An original producer’s credit opening title artwork for the Shelley Winters organized crime comedy, Behave Yourself!. The card is
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*****2 for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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River of No Return Otto Preminger Title Credit Board.20 - River of No Return Otto Preminger Title Credit Board.
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(20th Century Fox, 1954) An original hand-carved wooden board used for Otto Preminger’s director credit in the opening title sequence of Rive
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to j*****F for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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