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maleficent · 04-28-2005, 04:59 AM

Wizard of Oz Dress sells for 250K

The blue and white gingham dress Judy Garland wore somewhere over the rainbow in The Wizard of Oz was sold for $252,000 Wednesday at auction in London, reports The Associated Press.

The dress, one of six identical garments created for Garland for the 1939 movie, went to a buyer bidding by telephone who did not wish to be identified, said Bonhams, the auctioneer. It had been expected to fetch $63,000.

''This dress represents the quintessential magic of childhood in the most beloved film of the 20th century,'' said Jon Baddeley, head of Bonhams' collector's department.

Garland, who was 17 when she portrayed Dorothy in the movie, died in 1969, less than two weeks after her 47th birthday.
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If price were no object, what article of clothing, prop, piece of memorablia from any movie would you want to own, and why?

Bill O'Rights · 04-28-2005, 05:14 AM

Indianna Jones' jacket and fedora. Why? 'Cause it's just so damn cool. Maybe Bogey's hat and trenchcoat from Casablanca.

Oh, I get it. You thought I was gonna say Alyson Hannigan's flute.

maleficent · 04-28-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill O'Rights

\ Maybe Bogey's hat and trenchcoat from Casablanca.
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I never answered my own question -- but ^^^ is what I would really want. Casablanca is probably my favorite movie of all time... and that hat is just sooo cool...

Second choice would be the hat that Bette Davis wore, when the ship pulled into NY in the movie Now Voyager... Not that I'd have anything to wear with it, but it'd be fun to just have.

Glory's Sun · 04-28-2005, 05:20 AM

I'd want the coffin coffee table from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

StanT · 04-28-2005, 05:33 AM

How cool would it be to drive around in a James Bond Aston Martin?

hulk · 04-28-2005, 05:35 AM

I got the next best thing. And soley for the Ep 3 premiere, too.

Nisses · 04-28-2005, 05:42 AM

there's a James Bond movie where he has a little helicopter that he can just put together himself with parts from 2 or 3 backpacks. Really a tiny little thing. But I always wanted it. Seems like the ultimate freedom (ok, if you consider some kind of infinite fuelsupply that you fit in your pocket too I guess

)

I dunno. Something about personal freedom, even from gravity...

Bill O'Rights · 04-28-2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Casablanca is probably my favorite movie of all time.

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Of all the forums in all the websites in all the internet, she walks into mine.

the_marq · 04-28-2005, 06:07 AM

I want an APU from The Matrix Revolutions. It would be great if it worked, but even if not it would look pretty killer in my driveway.

<img src="http://www.devir.com.br/matrix/imgs/actions/apu.photo.03.jpg">

lurkette · 04-28-2005, 06:39 AM

I'd want:

- Lauren Bacall's entire wardrobe from The Big Sleep
- The statue from The Maltese Falcon
- Grace Kelly's ballgown from To Catch a Thief

- This dress from Rear Window

-Gloria Swanson's' house from Sunset Boulevard.

Bill O'Rights · 04-28-2005, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lurkette

I'd want:

- The statue from The Maltese Falcon

Good choice...

LINK

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Maltese Falcons Valued at Over $3 Million Most Expensive Props From American Cinema
Of the ten plaster and India ink statuettes that were created for the film, art historian and collector Hank Risan owns three.
Risan's three statuettes have been conservatively valued at over $1 million each, making them some of the most valuable film props to date.

lurkette · 04-28-2005, 07:44 AM

I know how to pick 'em!

Pacifier · 04-28-2005, 07:45 AM

- Andúril
- a life size Alien
- Darth Vaders original Lightsabre

and a bunch of other stuff, mainly cool looking weapns from Sci Fi (the "Aliens" rifles) or Fantasy Films

flat5 · 04-28-2005, 09:21 AM

The Buffy-Bot :-)

Fremen · 04-28-2005, 11:14 AM

I wouldn't mind having the cockpit of the Millenium Falcon in my living room, while I dress in my new blue and white gingham dress.

bparker805 · 04-28-2005, 11:19 AM

A bartender R2D2 from ROTJ would be pretty cool...

Cuatela · 04-28-2005, 11:20 AM

I'm leaning towards the lightsabers, although I'm thinking either Kit Fisto or Anakin Skywalker.

Elphaba · 04-28-2005, 12:05 PM

The piano from Casablanca.

Grasshopper Green · 04-28-2005, 03:40 PM

The green dress Scarlett makes from the old curtains in Gone With The Wind. Old velvet curtains never looked so good.

maleficent · 04-28-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa99

The green dress Scarlett makes from the old curtains in Gone With The Wind. Old velvet curtains never looked so good.

The one Carol Burnett wore on their take off of GWTW is also a classic

RAGEAngel9 · 04-28-2005, 03:57 PM

I second the Indiana Jones stuff and add Duncan's sword from Higlander the series.

lurkette · 04-28-2005, 04:49 PM

Ooh, how about the crystal shard from The Dark Crystal? I'd have that.

Zephyr66 · 04-28-2005, 05:01 PM

IG-88, definately

ShaniFaye · 04-28-2005, 05:12 PM

the kilts by Liam Neeson in Rob Roy and Christopher Lambert in Highlander and Mel Gibson in Braveheart

maleficent · 04-28-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaniFaye

the kilts by Liam Neeson in Rob Roy and Christopher Lambert in Highlander and Mel Gibson in Braveheart

Would you like them to deliver the kilts personally?

ShaniFaye · 04-28-2005, 05:22 PM

you darn tootin!!!!

Grasshopper Green · 04-28-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

The one Carol Burnett wore on their take off of GWTW is also a classic

Lol, I've never heard/seen that. It looks like a hideous bathrobe

ShaniFaye · 04-28-2005, 06:01 PM

that is THE quintessential carol burnett episode.....I truly miss that show

maleficent · 04-28-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa99

Lol, I've never heard/seen that. It looks like a hideous bathrobe

Have you ever seen any episodes of the Carol Burnett Show? This was comedy the way it was meant to be - Funny.. .watching Tim COnway and Harvey Korman try to crack each other up... The Real Gone With the WInd episode had me in tears I laughed so hard..

Fremen · 04-28-2005, 06:22 PM

^^Designed by the famous Bob Mackie.

I really shouldn't know these things.

I want the Ghostbusters' car and one of their proton guns.

present_future · 04-28-2005, 07:44 PM

The clippings from Forrest Gump's beard.

glasscutter43 · 05-03-2005, 08:06 AM

The robot mask Brigitte Helm wore in Metropolis. Fritz Lang 1927

Charlatan · 05-03-2005, 08:40 AM

The Illustration of George Lasso's the Moon, Clarence's book and Jimmy Stewart's Football uniform from It's a Wonderful Life.

Elisha Cook Jr's drum kit from Phantom Lady.

Jimmy Stewart's cast from Rear Window (good call on the dresses Lurkette... Grace Kelly looked smashing throughout the entire film).

Indiana's Jacket and Fedora and Bogey's Trench and Hat are excellent choices. I'd also like to have the letters of transit from Casablanca and the Arc of the Covenant from Raiders (It is a telephone for talking to God!)

I'd want some Models of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Models used in making Davey and Goliath (I don't know Davey).

Adam West's Batman costume with the belt.

BigBen · 05-03-2005, 09:53 AM

Hmmmmm,

I'd have to go with Forrest's shoes,
The Back to the Future Delorean
Darth's Mask
Jason's Hockey mask (and potatoe sack from the first one)

Freddy Kruger's hat
Haloween Mask

I guess I would have a good mask collection. Remember, themed collections are more valuable when grouped together. That, and they would look super cool.

Sp0rAdiC · 05-03-2005, 11:05 AM

Let's see, the first thing that comes to mind is stuff from the Blade movies. I'd want all his weapons and gadgets, and I like his leather coat/cloak thing. I'm sure I'll think of several other things at work tonight, hopefully I'll remember to add them here.

Cuatela · 05-03-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zephyr66

IG-88, definately

I'd rather have a droideka...distinctively SW, while IG-88 looks like any other bipedal robot.

flstf · 05-03-2005, 11:48 AM

Marlon Brando's hat, jacket and motorcycle from "The Wild Ones" (1953).

Peter Fonda's chopper and helmet from "Easy Rider" (1969)

Grasshopper Green · 05-03-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by maleficent

Have you ever seen any episodes of the Carol Burnett Show? This was comedy the way it was meant to be - Funny.. .watching Tim COnway and Harvey Korman try to crack each other up... The Real Gone With the WInd episode had me in tears I laughed so hard..

My mom used to watch the show when I was very young, but I really don't remember it much. Do I remember correctly that part of the introduction credits was animated?

Blackthorn · 05-05-2005, 12:09 PM

I would LOVE to have the real Millenium Falcon!

Of course it would have to be completely operational and come with an endless supply of gas so that I could drive it to work every day. Operational weapons systems are also a must. Who wouldn't love a set of quad laser cannons strapped to their vehicle for that morning commute?

Cuatela · 05-05-2005, 12:28 PM

The Millenium Falcon can't run on gasoline, and depending on where you live, you'd probably be attacked the first time you took off.

04-28-2005, 04:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Movie Memorabilia Wizard of Oz Dress sells for 250K The blue and white gingham dress Judy Garland wore somewhere over the rainbow in The Wizard of Oz was sold for $252,000 Wednesday at auction in London, reports The Associated Press. The dress, one of six identical garments created for Garland for the 1939 movie, went to a buyer bidding by telephone who did not wish to be identified, said Bonhams, the auctioneer. It had been expected to fetch $63,000. ''This dress represents the quintessential magic of childhood in the most beloved film of the 20th century,'' said Jon Baddeley, head of Bonhams' collector's department. Garland, who was 17 when she portrayed Dorothy in the movie, died in 1969, less than two weeks after her 47th birthday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If price were no object, what article of clothing, prop, piece of memorablia from any movie would you want to own, and why? __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

04-28-2005, 05:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Indianna Jones' jacket and fedora. Why? 'Cause it's just so damn cool. Maybe Bogey's hat and trenchcoat from Casablanca. Oh, I get it. You thought I was gonna say Alyson Hannigan's flute. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

04-28-2005, 05:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
hulk C'mon, just blow it. Location: Perth, Australia	I got the next best thing. And soley for the Ep 3 premiere, too. __________________ "'There's a tendency among the press to attribute the creation of a game to a single person,' says Warren Spector, creator of Thief and Deus Ex." -- From an IGN game review.

04-28-2005, 05:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nisses Shade Location: Belgium	there's a James Bond movie where he has a little helicopter that he can just put together himself with parts from 2 or 3 backpacks. Really a tiny little thing. But I always wanted it. Seems like the ultimate freedom (ok, if you consider some kind of infinite fuelsupply that you fit in your pocket too I guess ) I dunno. Something about personal freedom, even from gravity... __________________ Moderation should be moderately moderated.

04-28-2005, 06:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	I want an APU from The Matrix Revolutions. It would be great if it worked, but even if not it would look pretty killer in my driveway. <img src="http://www.devir.com.br/matrix/imgs/actions/apu.photo.03.jpg"> __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

04-28-2005, 05:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	I'd want the coffin coffee table from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

04-28-2005, 05:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
StanT © Location: Colorado	How cool would it be to drive around in a James Bond Aston Martin?

04-28-2005, 06:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	I'd want: - Lauren Bacall's entire wardrobe from The Big Sleep - The statue from The Maltese Falcon - Grace Kelly's ballgown from To Catch a Thief - This dress from Rear Window -Gloria Swanson's' house from Sunset Boulevard. __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

04-28-2005, 07:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	I know how to pick 'em! __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

04-28-2005, 07:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pacifier undead Location: Duisburg, Germany	- Andúril - a life size Alien - Darth Vaders original Lightsabre and a bunch of other stuff, mainly cool looking weapns from Sci Fi (the "Aliens" rifles) or Fantasy Films __________________ "It seems to me that the idea of a personal God is an anthropological concept which I cannot take seriously. I also cannot imagine some will or goal outside the human sphere. Science has been charged with undermining morality, but the charge is unjust. A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties and needs; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeed be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death — Albert Einstein

04-28-2005, 09:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	The Buffy-Bot :-)

04-28-2005, 11:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	I wouldn't mind having the cockpit of the Millenium Falcon in my living room, while I dress in my new blue and white gingham dress. __________________ Google

04-28-2005, 11:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
bparker805 is KING! Location: On the path to Valhalla.	A bartender R2D2 from ROTJ would be pretty cool...

04-28-2005, 11:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Cuatela Insane Location: NC, USA	I'm leaning towards the lightsabers, although I'm thinking either Kit Fisto or Anakin Skywalker. __________________ Any sarcasm was intentional.

04-28-2005, 12:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	The piano from Casablanca.

04-28-2005, 05:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Zephyr66 My custom title's the shit! Location: Canada	IG-88, definately

04-28-2005, 03:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	The green dress Scarlett makes from the old curtains in Gone With The Wind. Old velvet curtains never looked so good. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

04-28-2005, 03:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
RAGEAngel9 Insane Location: Vermont	I second the Indiana Jones stuff and add Duncan's sword from Higlander the series.

04-28-2005, 04:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	Ooh, how about the crystal shard from The Dark Crystal? I'd have that. __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

04-28-2005, 05:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	the kilts by Liam Neeson in Rob Roy and Christopher Lambert in Highlander and Mel Gibson in Braveheart __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

04-28-2005, 05:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	you darn tootin!!!! __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

04-28-2005, 06:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	that is THE quintessential carol burnett episode.....I truly miss that show __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!*

04-28-2005, 06:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	^^Designed by the famous Bob Mackie. I really shouldn't know these things. I want the Ghostbusters' car and one of their proton guns. __________________ Google

04-28-2005, 07:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
present_future Take my hand Location: Everywhere, but nowhere	The clippings from Forrest Gump's beard. __________________ The only thing I'll ever ask of you... you gotta promise not to stop when I say when.

05-03-2005, 08:06 AM	#32 (permalink)
glasscutter43 Insane Location: Vancouver Island BC	The robot mask Brigitte Helm wore in Metropolis. Fritz Lang 1927 __________________ Book 'em Danno

05-03-2005, 08:40 AM	#33 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	The Illustration of George Lasso's the Moon, Clarence's book and Jimmy Stewart's Football uniform from It's a Wonderful Life. Elisha Cook Jr's drum kit from Phantom Lady. Jimmy Stewart's cast from Rear Window (good call on the dresses Lurkette... Grace Kelly looked smashing throughout the entire film). Indiana's Jacket and Fedora and Bogey's Trench and Hat are excellent choices. I'd also like to have the letters of transit from Casablanca and the Arc of the Covenant from Raiders (It is a telephone for talking to God!) I'd want some Models of Thomas the Tank Engine. Models used in making Davey and Goliath (I don't know Davey). Adam West's Batman costume with the belt. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

05-03-2005, 09:53 AM	#34 (permalink)
BigBen Comedian Location: Use the search button	Hmmmmm, I'd have to go with Forrest's shoes, The Back to the Future Delorean Darth's Mask Jason's Hockey mask (and potatoe sack from the first one) Freddy Kruger's hat Haloween Mask I guess I would have a good mask collection. Remember, themed collections are more valuable when grouped together. That, and they would look super cool. __________________ 3.141592654 Hey, if you are impressed with my memorizing pi to 10 digits, you should see the size of my penis.

05-03-2005, 11:05 AM	#35 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	Let's see, the first thing that comes to mind is stuff from the Blade movies. I'd want all his weapons and gadgets, and I like his leather coat/cloak thing. I'm sure I'll think of several other things at work tonight, hopefully I'll remember to add them here.

05-03-2005, 11:48 AM	#37 (permalink)
flstf Easy Rider Location: Moscow on the Ohio	Marlon Brando's hat, jacket and motorcycle from "The Wild Ones" (1953). Peter Fonda's chopper and helmet from "Easy Rider" (1969)

05-05-2005, 12:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
Blackthorn Beware the Mad Irish Location: Wish I was on the N17...	I would LOVE to have the real Millenium Falcon! Of course it would have to be completely operational and come with an endless supply of gas so that I could drive it to work every day. Operational weapons systems are also a must. Who wouldn't love a set of quad laser cannons strapped to their vehicle for that morning commute? __________________ What are you willing to give up in order to get what you want?

05-05-2005, 12:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
Cuatela Insane Location: NC, USA	The Millenium Falcon can't run on gasoline, and depending on where you live, you'd probably be attacked the first time you took off. __________________ Any sarcasm was intentional.