A special effects hell-hound puppet from Robert Rodriguez's sci-fi action film Predators. The quadrupedal monsters were used by the Super Predator clan to flush out their prey, and attacked Royce (Adrien Brody) and his party early in the film. While mostly presented as CGI characters, puppets were used for the more static close-ups, notably when Stans (Walton Goggins) was pinned by one of the pack, drool dripping from its jaws.

The dog-like creature is created around a metal armature with movable joints, covered with foam-latex skin over a fibreglass shell, and painted with a speckled orange, black, blue and green pattern, like its Predator masters. Its numerous spines are made from resin, accompanied by long thin metal versions. The mouth, teeth and jaws are made from foam rubber with a glossy finish, and there is a hole in the base of the mouth for the drool to drip through. Plastic, shiny eyes complete the appearance.

Protruding from the rear is an assortment of cables to control the movement, as well as the clear plastic tubing the drool was piped through. The puppet is held in position on a large, custom-made metal stand, which is inserted through its rear. It remains in very good condition, with some minor cracks and tears in the main joints. Dimensions: 185 cm x 80 cm x 90 cm (73" x 32" x 35")

This item contains mechanical components. While every effort is made to describe them accurately, no guarantee or warranty is made as to functionality, lifespan or safety of those components. It is entirely incumbent on the new owner to satisfy themselves as to their safe use and maintenance.

£5,000 - 7,000