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Servant cleaner robots AI Artificial Intelligence

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782. Screen-used servant & cleaner robots from Steven Spielberg's AI: Artificial Intelligence. (Warner Bros., 2001) In the robot dump sequence just before the Flesh Fair scene in the film AI, many robots are seen to be looking for spare parts to repair themselves. Both of these robots are from this junkyard scene. Made of polyester, epoxy, slip rubber, foam rubber and vaccu-formed plastic over a steel and aluminum articulated armature. The bodies' exteriors were metalized with a copper finish and airbrushed to complete the patterns and age that it was designed for. Lights in the clear faceplates give an inner life to the characters and rod puppeteered arms added to this effect. The heads were cable driven (the controllers have since been removed) and the hands were posable. Designed and created for the screen by Stan Winston Studio and each comes with a signed letter of authenticity by Stan Winston. Servant stands 70 in. tall and Cleaner 59 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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