SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES King Kong 1933 StopMotion Armature #381 of only 500 made

Description: Up for Buy It Now or Best Offer is a 2006 SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES full scale replica of the 1933 Stop Motion Armature used as the skeletal structure for the original King Kong. Only 500 of these were ever produced and those were sold rather quickly. This one includes a certificate of authenticity showing that this one is number 381 out of 500. The original box is included but I no longer have the styrofoam insert or the small pack of tools. NOTE; Other items that might be shown in any of my photos are NOT included in this sale. This sale is for the armature mounted on its base, the original box and certificate of authenticity. Shipping….. I might remove the armature from its heavy base for shipping as that will be put in a different location in the heavy duty container from the armature and original box to prevent any damage. I will be sending the package out via FedEx ground / home delivery insured for the full sale amount. Signature conformation for delivery will be needed. International shipping will be offered only through eBays Global Shipping program. Any extra shipping fees will be charged by eBay. I hove no control over that. Item description from the side of the box…… The stop-motion animation that brought King Kong to life in the 1933 classic film established a new standard for visual effects, and inspired generations of aspiring film-makers and effects technicians. Stop-motion pioneer Willis O'Brien and sculptor Marcel Delgado animated Kong using two 18-inch armatures; metal skeletons covered with sponge rubber, latex rubber, and fur. The two puppets had distinguishably different heads, one used in the log bridge and Trex battle sequences, and the other used for all of the New York scenes and the balance of the Skull Island scenes. These puppets were not only incredibly realistic and detailed artworks, but the metal framework inside the T-rex Battle Armature was durable enough to survive the grueling shooting schedule, and later reused for Son of Kong This reproduction of the 'TRex Battle' King Kong armature is authentic in every detail, and fully capable of recreating the stop-motion puppetry magic of the original film. Each element of Kong's metal skeleton has been replicated to exacting standards, from flexible fingers to powerful jaws. The armature is complete with a high quality display base. Sideshow Collectibles and Bob Burns are proud to offer this authentic replica of one of Hollywood's most famous, influential and historic film icons. From the certificate of authenticity…. Released in the year 2006, this 20-inch metal reproduction of the original King Kong stop motion armature is one of a limited edition of five hundred. Replicated from the priceless orginal 1933 armature courtesy of the personal collection of acclaimed collector, Bob Burns, each reproduction is hand finished and individually numbered. Sideshow, Inc. certifies that the foregoing is true and that this is an official copy. Number 381

Price: 3474 USD

Location: Reading, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-09-09T14:39:50.000Z

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