Lot 73. Alien Creature Costume | CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)

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Lot # 73. Alien Creature Costume

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An alien creature costume from Steven Spielberg's sci-fi drama Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Diminutive extraterrestrial creatures revealed themselves to humanity during the film's climax at Devil's Tower. These costumes were made so small that the aliens had to be played by six-year-old girls.

The costume comprises a slip-on latex mask and a one-piece spandex bodysuit. The mask features an open nose and mouth to assist the child performer's breathing and is painted in shades of grey and green to enhance the alien appearance. The eyes have blue irises and are glossed over for effect, with holes in the pupils to accommodate vision. The unitard is made from spandex, with rubber grips attached to the soles of the feet.

The costume is mounted on a custom-made display featuring the film's title, which illuminates when powered, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Warner Bros. Entertainment. Dimensions: 30 cm x 40 cm x 100 cm (12" x 15.75" x 39.5")

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

Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £20,000 - 40,000 M

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Size

Item size: 12.01" × 15.75" × 43.31" (30.5cm × 40cm × 110cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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