Lot 414 - Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) Animatronic Transformation Puppet

Sold Stock #42319 | Sold Jun 15 2015

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Lot #414 - Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) Animatronic Transformation Puppet

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A Lawrence Talbot (Benicio del Toro) animatronic transformation puppet from Joe Johnston’s The Wolfman. This puppet was created by Cinovation when proposing that the film’s transformation effects be created using practical effects. While the transformation scenes in the film were ultimately done through CGI, the puppet is seen in a brief cutaway in the scene in which Lawrence and Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt) visit the lake.
The bust features a foam filled interior with a foam latex skin. The skin has been painted in great detail to appear as though the wolf is slowly infecting Del Toro. Hair appliances have been glued to the head while acrylic teeth and eyes have been inserted to complete the look for the bust. The foam interior houses various effect mechanics, such as the handle and trigger protruding from the back of the head, which controls the jaw. Additional wire extends from the bottom of the bust. The puppet is mounted to a plywood base board and shows minor wear due to production use, but remains in good condition. Dimensions: 20” x 20” x 25” (51 cm x 51 cm x 64 cm)
$2,000-3,000 *Estimated sale price; sold without reserve

This item is located in London.