Another Gremlins Prop on eBay: Gizmo Puppet

Another Gremlins prop has surfaced on eBay, marketed as original. This is one of many Gremlins-related props to be offered/relisted on eBay this year. Research about additional Gremlins-related auctions is available in the “Gremlins” sub-category.

What follows are three Gremlins props listed on eBay by seller “irise5923” since late March.

eBay Seller: irise5923

Auction Title: “Gremlins movie prop”

Noted Source/Provenance: “gift from a friend in burbank CA” [per eBay inquiry]

eBay Item #: 230259825201

End Date: 06/13/08

Auction Result: Currently Active, 24 Bids, $1,702.50

Full Auction Archive: “Gremlins movie prop”

Description:

This is a cable controlled gizmo from the movie gremlins,cables make gizmo move his mouth ears and head when you pull. I recomend not to because of the age of this prop but still functional wich is very rare. Dont know much about this piece as it was a gift but i can tell you it is in good shape with some signs of age in certain spots. Also I was told it was made of flexible foam wich feels soft like skin and as you can see in the pics its missing his legs.It has been taken care of very well in a pet and smoke free home.Payment must be made 5 days after auction ends.Any question I will be happy to answer them. Thank you

On Jun-10-08 at 22:28:07 PDT, seller added the following information:

This is a cable controlled gizmo from the movie gremlins,cables make gizmo move his mouth ears and head when you pull. I recomend not to because of the age of this prop but still functional wich is very rare. Dont know much about this piece as it was a gift but i can tell you it is in good shape with some signs of age in certain spots. Also I was told it was made of flexible foam wich feels soft like skin and as you can see in the pics its missing his legs.It has been taken care of very well in a pet and smoke free home.Payment must be made 5 days after auction ends.Any question I will be happy to answer them. Thank you

NOTE: GIZMO HAS TEETH ON BOTTOM AND A TOUNGE, ALSO BROWN FUR HAS WHITE LITTLE HAIRS.

Steve from SPC4ME.com found photos online from an exhibition at Warner Bros. Movie World in Germany called “Gremlin Invasion” and the “Great Gremlins Adventure” that featured animatronic puppets:

Here is a photo from the auction:

I contacted this seller to ask for details regarding the provenance and authenticity of this prop, and received this response:

Hello,dont know much about this piece as it was a gift from a friend in burbank CA,I remember he having crazy stuff and props at home and remember him telling me he worked in some FX shop in L.A but we lost touch when he moved.Hope that helps a bit.Thank you

I have archived past Gremlins-related eBay auctions from this same seller below:

eBay Seller: irise5923

Auction Title: “Gremlins movie prop”

Noted Source/Provenance: “I got this prop from my uncle in California who knew someone in the making of the movie.” [per eBay Q&A]

eBay Item #: 230235494917

End Date: 03/31/08

Auction Result: Sold, 7 Bids, $307.66

Full Auction Archive: “Gremlins movie prop”

Description:

Heres a gremlins miniature puppet used in the final scenes of Gremlins 2 . This Puppet is made of some sort of foam and has wires inside.I know 2 go to the ears and the tube out the mouth. It also has some invisible strings attached in the back. This is a great collectible for a Gremlins fan.Payment must be made 7 days after auction ends and Iam selling with no reserve.Thanks

This is an archive of the “Q&A” for this listing:

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The question pertaining to provenance received this response:

I got this prop from my uncle in California who knew someone in the making of the movie.Thank you

eBay Seller: irise5923

Auction Title: “Gremlins prop puppet miniature F/X”

Noted Source/Provenance: None Stated

eBay Item #: 230246900952

End Date: 05/01/08

Auction Result: 0 Bids, $400 starting, $500 “Buy It Now”, Accepted Offer per Buyers History

Full Auction Archive: “Gremlins prop puppet miniature F/X”

Description:

Miniature gremlin puppet from the final scenes of Gremlins 2 When the Electric Gremlin is killing all of the crowded gremlins in the lobby,This FX puppet still has all its strings and the tube running inside his body and its made of foam. This puppet is in great condition for the age it has just some small wear but nothing big.The gremlin will also come with a case. Any question I will be happy to answer just e-mail me. Iam also taking the best offer on this piece and only accept money orders unless pay-pal is the only payment method,but please e-mail me first.Thanks for looking

Buyers History:

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On curious change with the new auction listing, compared with the March and May listings, is the change in the “Item Location”:

The March and May listings showed the “Item Location” as Fort Worth, Texas, while the current auctions lists “SAGINAW, United States”.

Some of the past Gremlins props offered by other sellers on eBay and archived on the OPB have been listed as located in Texas:

• slimerhead13 – Arlington, Texas (see “Gremlins Prop Head on eBay: Resurfaces in the Marketplace“)
• evildead4500 – Dallas, Texas (see “More On “Gremlins Prop Heads” Offered On eBay: February, March, April 2008“)

Jason De Bord