Lot 407. Slim Puppet | THUNDERBIRDS (TV SERIES, 1965-1966)

Sold Stock #180228 | Sold Dec 11 2024

THUNDERBIRDS (TV SERIES, 1965-1966)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: London 2024

Lot # 407. "Slim" Puppet

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A "Slim" puppet from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's sci-fi adventure series Thunderbirds. The character of Slim appeared in "Martian Invasion", the 24th episode of the first season, as an actor playing a police officer, who is saved from drowning in a cave by International Rescue. The puppet was also used in the fourth episode "Terror in New York City" as an audience member of The Ned Cook Show.

The puppet's head was made by sculptor Terry Curtis and has since been professionally restored. The back of the head is held with magnets and can be removed, revealing the solenoid and eye mechanism within. The interior and removable section are labelled "10A" and "13A" respectively. The head was previously sold in Christie's Fine Toys" auction on 26 October 2004.

The puppet's hands are original to the production, but the screw threads have been replaced. The body and costume, meanwhile, are replicas. The lot comes presented on a custom-made display. Dimensions (on display): 16 cm x 16 cm x 54 cm (6.25" x 6.25" x 21.25")

Additional provenance:

This lot was previously sold in Christie's Fine Toys auction on 26 October 2004.

Estimate: £20,000 - 40,000 M

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Size

Item size: 21.65" × 6.69" × 6.69" (55cm × 17cm × 17cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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