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Age of Resistance’ May Be Dead, but Its Props Commanded Top Dollar

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A major auction of Jim Henson Company puppets, props and memorabilia has just concluded, further strengthening our sobering feelings. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance The series, which introduced hundreds of items, will truly go down in history as a Netflix one-and-done. However, fans can take solace in the fact that the items fetched a huge sum from collectors: a total of almost $3 million.

According to a press release from Julien’s Auctions, it was “the highlight of the auction”. era of resistance“The magnificent full-size Crystal of Truth … the monumental translucent crystal purple prop that served as the heart and source of all life on Thra sold for a heart-pounding $89,600, far exceeding its original estimate of $20,000.”

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© Julien’s Auctions

It’s a very difficult thing, and it doesn’t end there. The sale also included several full-size originals era of resistance The puppets, including the Gelfling full-body puppets, were priced between $51,200 and $32,000 each, far more than their original estimate of $10,000 each. Julian also found new homes for the Dawson Sailor Gelfling puppets (selling price: $22,400); a “Sleepy” Podling puppet ($22,400; it was estimated to be worth $8,000); and an animatronic, radio-controlled Thrushpog puppet ($8,960).

Elsewhere in sales, multiple Fraggle Rock The puppets from the original series were auctioned off (to get your own Doozer, you’ll have to spend $57,600). There was also a squirrel puppet Emmett Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas ($25,600) as well as an original production script from Henson’s nostalgic holiday special ($12,800).

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© Julien’s Auctions

And, yes, Muppet fans showed up: “Wearing Miss Piggy’s iconic lavender suede heels the great muppet caperPrice reduced by $22,400 for “Dear Bicycle Scene” (no replacements accepted). Schoolroom figurines make a memorable appearance in Ebenezer Scrooge’s trip to the past. Muppet Christmas Carol Also fetched good money ($16,000-$19,200), and a “Fozziwig and Mom” sign sold for $12,800.

The press release further states that “proceeds from the auction will support the work of The Jim Henson Company Archives,” so hopefully whatever is left after this apparition will be well cared for – and perhaps even displayed for fans to admire at some point in the future.

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