Blaster Pistol | FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)

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Sold Stock #134301 | Sold Jul 27 2021

FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction - Los Angeles - 2021

Blaster Pistol

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This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st.

A blaster pistol from Fred McLeod Wilcox's sci-fi adventure film Forbidden Planet. The crew of the United Planets Cruiser C-57D carried their futuristic blasters throughout the film.

Only around 15 blasters are thought to have been made by MGM, with several destroyed during filming, rented out to later productions, or gifted to the crew. This specific pistol is constructed of thermoformed plastic with a brass insulator on the barrel and a machined acrylic tip. An aluminum cap at the back conceals a vintage switch that makes a loud sound when toggled, as well as cloth-wrapped wires on the interior which have been cut and spliced to more modern wires.

Due to the original wires being cut, the blaster does not currently illuminate, but it remains in good overall condition with paint chipping and some small fractures throughout the body and cap. Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 6" (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 15.25 cm)

Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Ownership may be restricted in some countries; see replica firearm notice in Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: $8,000 - 10,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity