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A pair of the iconic Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' is up for auction at Heritage Auctions, with bids currently exceeding $1 million. These slippers, part of only four known pairs, have a storied history, including a theft and recovery by the FBI. The auction runs until December 7, offering a rare chance to own a piece of Hollywood history.
A rare 1938 copy of Action Comics No. 1, featuring Superman's first appearance, sold for a record-setting $6 million at auction to an anonymous buyer. This makes it the most expensive comic ever sold at auction. With only 100 surviving copies estimated to exist today, the "Very Fine+" CGC-rated 8.5 copy from the Kansas City Pedigree is considered highly rare. The sale surpasses the previous record of $5.3 million for another Superman-starring comic, Superman No. 1, and was part of a four-day comic auction event that realized over $28 million in total sales.
A copy of the 1938 comic book Action Comics No. 1, featuring the first appearance of Superman, sold for a record-breaking $6 million at a Heritage Auctions event, making it the most expensive comic book ever sold. The previous record was held by a Spider-Man debut comic that sold for $3.6 million. The auction also featured other significant items, and Heritage Auctions Vice President Barry Sandoval described it as a "truly momentous" event for the hobby.
A copy of "Action Comics No. 1," featuring Superman's first appearance, has sold for $6 million at a Heritage Auction, making it the most valuable comic edition in existence. This surpasses the previous record of $5.3 million for a "Superman No. 1" sold privately in 2022. The comic is part of the Kansas City Pedigree collection and was published in 1938, with only about 200,000 copies printed. The auction took place in Dallas, with online bidding, and more than $25 million-worth of comics had been sold through Saturday.
An original print edition of the 1938 comic book introducing Superman, Action Comics No. 1, sold at auction for a record-breaking $6 million, surpassing the previous record for a Superman comic. The rare find was described as one of the finest copies in the world and is considered one of the rarest and most influential comics ever printed. Only 200,000 copies were printed in 1938, and there are likely only 100 surviving copies today, with 78 in good enough condition to be sold or auctioned.
A balsa wood panel resembling the door frame from the movie "Titanic," which saved Rose but not Jack, was sold at auction for $718,750 as part of a collection of memorabilia from Planet Hollywood. The auction, handled by Heritage Auctions, brought in $15.7 million and set a record for the company's auctions of movie props and costumes, with the "hero floating wood panel" drawing particular attention for its resemblance to a piece of debris salvaged from the actual 1912 shipwreck.
A case of unopened 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey cards, potentially containing 27 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, sold for $3.7 million at auction. The rare find, described as "the greatest unopened find of the 21st century," was discovered in a Canadian family's home and is unlikely to be opened by the new owner. The family, who will earn $3.1 million from the sale, stumbled upon the valuable cards while sorting through a storage room, and the father, an old-school collector, had initially planned to open the case but never got around to it, leading to the incredibly lucky discovery.
An unopened cardboard box filled with 1979-1980 hockey cards, potentially containing two dozen Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, sold for $3.72 million at auction. The box, originally owned by a 1960s-70s collector, was discovered by his son in Saskatchewan. With 10,752 cards inside, it is a rare find, as no other unopened case of these cards has surfaced in the 21st century. The buyer's identity has not been disclosed.
An unopened case of 1979-80 ice hockey cards found in a Canadian basement has fetched $3.7m at auction, potentially containing over 20 rookie cards of Wayne Gretzky. The discovery, described as "the greatest unopened find of the 21st Century" by Heritage Auctions, has sparked excitement among collectors due to the potential value of the cards. The family who found the case, originally intended to be sold to stores, were "ecstatic" at the sale and chose to remain anonymous.
A Californian named Kiro stumbled upon a sealed copy of 1987's The Legend of Zelda, initially considering selling it for $17,000 before realizing its true value. After getting it appraised, he discovered it was from the game’s first production run, making it extremely rare. Kiro has now entrusted Heritage Auctions to handle its sale, with expectations that it could fetch over $700,000, following the success of a similar auction in 2021. He plans to use the proceeds to build long-term wealth for himself and his family.
The spacesuit worn by Dr. Bill Michaels in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey" is currently up for auction with a current bid of $82,500. The six-piece ensemble includes a helmet, reflective coveralls, backpack, replica chest unit, gloves, and boots. The suit exhibits signs of age and heavy production use, with paint cracking, crazing, and chipping. The helmet was repainted post-production, and the "memory cards" were replicated and installed.