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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Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town Theme Park Poster.281 - Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town Theme Park Poster.
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(Knott's, c.1960s) An exceptionally rare original hand-silkscreened promotional poster for Knott's Berry Farm and Ghost Town. Established as...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Hershey Chocolate World Tour Concept Art.282 - Hershey Chocolate World Tour Concept Art.
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(Hershey, 1986) An original concept painting for the chocolate factory tour at Hershey Chocolate World by artist Eddie Martinez. Hershey opened Hershe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Raul Rodriguez Hollywood Entertainment Center Art.283 - Raul Rodriguez Hollywood Entertainment Center Art.
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(Landmark Entertainment, c.1980s-90s) A gorgeous original concept by Raul Rodriguez for the grand entry of the Hollywood Entertainment Center. Rodrigu
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v*******i for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Caesars Palace Concept Illustration.284 - Caesars Palace Concept Illustration.
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(Landmark Entertainment, 1988) An original concept illustration by the Landmark Entertainment Group design firm for the historic Caesars Palace Hotel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*****1 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Save the Jetsons: Battle for the Future Concept Print.285 - Save the Jetsons: Battle for the Future Concept Print.
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(Universal, c.1990s) A working print of concept art for the proposed Universal Studios Florida attraction Save the Jetsons: Battle for the Future by a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G*****L for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Set of (11) King Kong Encounter Attraction Storyboards.286 - Set of (11) King Kong Encounter Attraction Storyboards.
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(Universal, 1984) A collection of (11) original storyboard drawings for the King Kong Encounter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. While the f
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Terminator T2:3D Cyberdyne Systems Jacket.287 - Terminator T2:3D Cyberdyne Systems Jacket.
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(Universal, 1996) An original park-used Cyberdyne Systems jacket from Terminator T2:3D at Universal Studios Florida. The top of each sleeve features a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V******n for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Mike Hodgson Islands of Adventure Concept Drawing.288 - Mike Hodgson Islands of Adventure Concept Drawing.
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(Universal, c.1990s) An original concept drawing for the Comic Strip Lane section of Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park. Accomplished i...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*******l for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue Bride Wig.289 - Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue Bride Wig.
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(Universal, c.2000s) A wig costume prop worn by the Bride of Frankenstein in the beginning of Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue at Uni...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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NBC Universal Studio Tour Guide Manual.290 - NBC Universal Studio Tour Guide Manual.
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(Universal, 2013-15) A collection of Universal Studios employee documents including a NBC Universal Studio Guide Manual, a spiral bound copy of the Un
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Set of (4) Universal Monsters Frito-Lay Park Displays.291 - Set of (4) Universal Monsters Frito-Lay Park Displays.
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(Universal, c.2000s) A set of (4) Universal Monsters Frito-Lay park event displays. These cardboard advertisements feature images of popular Universal
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Set of (4) Mickey Mouse Club Theatre Souvenirs.292 - Set of (4) Mickey Mouse Club Theatre Souvenirs.
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(Disney, 1930s) A very rare set of (4) items created for the Mickey Mouse Clubs of the 1930s. The set includes a 2-page folded sheet music souvenir fo
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d********s for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Official Mickey Mouse Store Button.293 - Official Mickey Mouse Store Button.
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(Kay Kamen, 1937) A vintage Official Mickey Mouse Store button manufactured by Kay Kamen, Ltd. The pin back button features an image of a smiling Mick
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********m.. for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Mickey Mouse Velvet Doll.294 - Mickey Mouse Velvet Doll.
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(Dean's Rag Book Co., c.1930s) A vintage velvet and wire plush Mickey Mouse doll manufactured by Dean's Rag Book Co. The poseable Mickey wea...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to L**********q for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Donald Duck Krueger Plush Doll.295 - Donald Duck Krueger Plush Doll.
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(Krueger, c.1936) One of the earliest Donald Duck dolls produced, this is a long-billed plush Donald manufactured by Krueger. The free-standing doll i
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********m.. for (1,100.00 + 231.00BP) = 1,331.00
 
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Mad Hatter Plush Doll.296 - Mad Hatter Plush Doll.
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(Gund, 1951) A vintage Mad Hatter plush doll manufactured by Gund. The doll has an internal wire armature and features a molded plastic face, felt hai
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to J********m.. for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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The Story of Mickey Mouse Big Big Book.297 - The Story of Mickey Mouse Big Big Book.
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(Whitman, 1935) A vintage hardcover Big Big Book titled "The Story of Mickey Mouse," published by Whitman. The flip side of the popular &q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******m for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Nifty Jazz Drummer Tin Toy.298 - Mickey Mouse Nifty Jazz Drummer Tin Toy.
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(Borgfeldt, 1931) A vintage tin lithograph Mickey Mouse Nifty Jazz Drummer toy distributed by Borgfeldt. The head of the drum loudly rattles up and do
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********m.. for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Donald Duck Donkey Jockey Wind-Up Toy.299 - Donald Duck Donkey Jockey Wind-Up Toy.
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(Disney, c.1930s) An extremely rare Donald Duck riding a donkey wind-up toy. Donald is shown in his very early long-beak design. When the key on the d
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********r for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Trapeze Wind-Up Toy.300 - Mickey Mouse Trapeze Wind-Up Toy.
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(Borgfeldt, c.1930s) A vintage Mickey Mouse Trapeze wind-up toy manufactured in Japan and distributed by Borgfeldt. When the integral key on the devic
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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