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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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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