Current:Home > ScamsHere's your chance to buy Princess Leia's dress, Harry Potter's cloak and the Batpod -GrowthSphere Strategies
Here's your chance to buy Princess Leia's dress, Harry Potter's cloak and the Batpod
View
Date:2025-04-20 04:24:32
Princess Leia's ceremonial white gown from the original "Star Wars" film will go up for auction next week alongside more than 1,400 Hollywood costumes, props and other movie paraphernalia.
The live auction of film and TV memorabilia, organized by the London-based movie prop vendor Propstore, will be held June 28-30 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Among the many other items up for sale are Batman's Batpod motorcycle from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight," a shield used by Brad Pitt in the movie "Troy" and a "mud-splattered" cloak and glasses worn by Daniel Radcliffe in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
In all, the famed props could fetch more than $12 million combined, according to Propstore.
The value of movie memorabilia has skyrocketed over the years as film fanatics clamor to get their hands on ultra-rare props. New bidders spent roughly $1.7 million on genuine production props in 2019 versus nearly $9 million in 2022, Propstore data shows.
Here are some famous film items coming soon to the auction block, alongside estimates of how much they could sell for, according to Propstore.
Princess Leia's dress
Carrie Fisher wore the flowing white gown and silver-leather belt as Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" (1977). The costume, which she wore in the movie's final scene, could sell for $1 million to $2 million, the auction house estimated.
The garment, designed by John Mollo, who won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for the film in 1978, was recently discovered after being tucked away in a "London attic" for years. After its discovery, it underwent "a meticulous, museum-caliber restoration was conducted by professional textile conservators in London," Propstore said in a statement.
The Batpod
In the role of Batman, Christian Bale rode the stripped-down vehicle in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012). The nonfunctional "rolling-only" prop is expected to sell for $1 million to $2 million.
Harry Potter's cloak and glasses
Daniel Radcliffe wore this costume in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' (2002), the second installment in the blockbuster film franchise based on J.K. Rowling's children's books. The costume, which includes a distressed cloak and Potter's signature glasses, could attract bids between $75,000 and $150,000, according to Propstore.
Achilles' shield from "Troy"
Achilles, portrayed by Brad Pitt in the movie "Troy" (2004), brought this shield to battle against the Trojans. The prop could fetch between $30,000 and $60,000, the auction house estimated.
Al Pacino's "Scarface" script
Bids for Al Pacino's hand-annotated script from the cult-classic gangster film "Scarface" (1983) could rise as high as $40,000 to $80,000, according to Propstore.
- In:
- Hollywood
- Star Wars
- Harry Potter
veryGood! (81915)
Related
- What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
- Kendrick Lamar to Perform at 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
- Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show
- Malia Obama Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance in France
- Could Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft reunite? Maybe in Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class
- College football upsets yesterday: Week 2 scores saw ranked losses, close calls
- With father of suspect charged in Georgia shooting, will more parents be held responsible?
- Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns in foothills of national forest east of LA
- Taylor Swift Eras Archive site launches on singer's 35th birthday. What is it?
- Jonathan Owens scores Bears' first TD of the season on blocked punt return
Ranking
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Why an ominous warning didn't stop Georgia school shooting
- Horrific deaths of gymnast, Olympian reminder of violence women face daily. It has to stop
- Scams are in the air this election season: How to spot phony donations, fake news
- How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
- Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race
- Brandon Sanderson's next Stormlight Archive book is coming. New fans should start elsewhere
- Jennifer Lopez slays on Toronto red carpet, brings 'sass' to 'Unstoppable' role
Recommendation
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
A rural Georgia town in mourning has little sympathy for dad charged in school shooting
School districts race to invest in cooling solutions as classrooms and playgrounds heat up
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu on ‘shooting the moon,’ casting Ariana Grande and growing 9M tulips
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to 33-17 romp over Browns in opener after getting new 4-year contract
Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race
AP Top 25: SEC grabs six of the first seven spots in rankings as Notre Dame tumbles to No. 18