This lot will be sold on Thursday August 27th (day 2 of the auction.) Lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2 (lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

A RoboCain (Tom Noonan) stop-motion puppet from the production of Irvin Kershner's sci-fi sequel RoboCop 2. Built to be the next generation of cybernetic police officer to protect the citizens of Detroit, RoboCop 2 (also known as RoboCain) was created using the brain of criminal cult leader Cain, and instead went on a rampage in downtown Detroit. This lot comes from the collection of the film's associate producer and visual effects artist Phil Tippett.

The stop-motion puppet is made primarily of resin over an intricate, machined stop-motion armature, with the body painted in shades of metallic silvertone, gray, and black to give the appearance of being entirely made of metal. Finer details include small cables and wires, cylindrical pistons, a yellow and black ionizing radiation hazard symbol, and an arm-mounted minigun with an ammunition belt. While most stop-motion puppets must hide a stop-motion armature beneath an exterior character layer, this puppet is unique in that (as it portrays a mechanical being) incorporates the stop-motion armature right into the visible mechanics of the robot. The highly detailed puppet comes attached to a black-painted wooden base with a clear acrylic cover. The lot is in excellent overall condition with minimal wear from production and age, including some paint chipping. Includes a letter of authenticity from Phil Tippett.

Dimensions: 21" x 12 1/2" x 19" (53.5 cm x 32 cm x 48.5 cm)

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

Estimate: $30,000 - 50,000