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Lev Andropov's (Peter Stormare) screen-matched, light-up hero spacesuit from Michael Bay's sci-fi action film Armageddon. Andropov wore his spacesuit in several scenes and scratches and wear on the collar screen-match to a close-up of Andropov inside the Independence's Armadillo during the 'Evel Knievel' gorge jump.

This example is one of the few hero versions and some components within the suit were created by Global Effects, including the helmet, helmet connector, wrist connectors and air system. Constructed primarily from a heavy-weave, nylon-like material, the costume features a grey fibreglass helmet with a wide acrylic visor; a metal-and-resin collar; a front-and-back pack (both labelled "Lev"); a long-sleeve top and trousers (labelled "Lev #1 Clean") that connect via a zip around the waist; black padded long johns (marked "Lev"); gloves with milled aluminium locking rings (both marked "Lev Clean"); a utility belt (labelled "Lev #1 Dirty, Distressed"); and of modified Vans boots covered in dress-up components (both labelled "Lev").

Powered by an elaborate battery system, electronic components are fitted within the helmet, chest and backpack, allowing them to illuminate with multiple LEDs. Demisting fans are housed inside the pack, linking to the helmet to supply the wearer with plenty of air and ventilation while performing on set. The costume comes with an additional pair of long johns with a production tag attached, attributing them to "AJ". Included is a separate canister rack containing 16 spacesuit batteries (two rubber and 14 metal). The batteries have been emptied and no longer contain power cells to avoid leakage. The helmet comes with an original production protective fabric bag and black carry case. The suit exhibits intentional distressing, the helmet displays chipping exposing the fibreglass, and there is sticky residue on the shoes. The lot is accompanied by a Disney Auctions certificate of authenticity.

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £10,000 - 20,000 Ω

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