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A hero animatronic Gizmo puppet from Joe Dante's classic horror comedy Gremlins 2: The New Batch. After the mogwai Gizmo was captured and held by scientists at a laboratory in the Clamp Center, a new infestation of gremlins were created and quickly took over the building.

Gizmo, along with gremlins themselves, were originally designed and built by effects artist Chris Walas for the first film. For Gremlins 2, Rick Baker's Cinovation Studios was brought on to handle the effects work; designs were revised slightly, including Gizmo, and all-new puppets and effects pieces were created. This servo and rod-puppet controlled puppet features intricate animatronic mechanisms throughout its face and body that were used to create movement and give the puppet the illusion of life. This puppet is made largely of foam latex and covered in brown and white hair, with details including brown eyes, eyelashes, teeth, and fingernails. A variety of different styles of puppets were built for different types of shots in the film. This piece is connected through its feet to an elaborate puppetry mechanism of servos, cables, and rods that allowed it to be puppeteered from beneath a stage floor. The Gizmo puppets were also designed with removable faces, so that different facial expressions could be applied to change the character's mood. Also included is a display case and the original wood storage box from Cinovation Studios. This piece was originally obtained directly from Rick Baker and is in excellent condition; the foam latex has had basic preservation and sealant work applied. The piece was always well-stored and is in otherwise unrestored condition. Dimensions: 15" x 15" x 30" (38.25 cm x 38.25 cm x 76.25 cm)

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

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

Estimate: $80,000 - 120,000



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