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Animatronic Slamfist puppet from Small Soldiers

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777. Screen-used animatronic "Slamfist" puppet from Small Soldiers. (Universal, 1998) "Slamfist", one of the Gorgonites from the film, was controlled by motion provided through the miniature cable housings that attach it to the multi-layered servo-servo-motors behind it. Built of resin and silicone over an aluminum and steel articulated armature, it was puppeteered from a rod attached to its waist, or fastened to the surface it was standing on by pinning its feet down. Head, arm, leg and waist articulation was puppeteered by external telemetry and traditional radio control. There are two spare fists for this figure. Designed and created for the screen by Stan Winston Studio and comes with a signed letter of authenticity by Stan Winston. Stands 12 in. tall.

Profiles in History is pleased to present its third and final offering of 35 original screen-used visual effects creatures and puppets of some of the most iconic characters ever created for film. These impressive pieces were assembled over many years by a single private collector who has now decided to pass these treasures on to new caretakers.

Many of you will recognize these characters as original creations of the artists at the Academy Award-winning effects house Stan Winston Studio, and each piece is accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from the Stan Winston Studio. Bidders please note: the consignor will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each piece to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

This incredible collection represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire some of the most important visual effects pieces ever created for modern cinema, each of which pushed the boundaries of film technology to new heights while simultaneously bringing new and exciting characters to life on the silver screen.

IN MEMORY OF STAN WINSTON, 1946-2008 $6000 - $8000

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