Profiles in History is working with Marvel Entertainment to hold a special auction for original props, costumes, set pieces, vehicles, and other production material from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ (2011), along with a few special bonus pieces from ‘Thor’ (2011) and ‘Iron Man 2’ (2010). The catalog can be viewed at the Profiles in History website in what appears to be embedded iCollector auction software . Their auction will be held during the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) at McCormick Place on April 14th.
Joss Whedon’s highly anticipated ‘Avengers’ movie will be released theatrically in the U.S. just a few weeks later, on May 4th.
A PDF of the print catalog can be downloaded here: LINK
The portal below links to the online catalog at www.ProfilesInHistory.com where interested buyers can register and bid:
Below are marketing remarks from the auction page with their description of the sale:
Hello and welcome to the Captain America: The First Avenger Auction! We are thrilled to be working with Marvel Entertainment to present this historic offering of items from the film.
Rarely does a collector have the opportunity to acquire items of this importance and provenance from a contemporary film, and this sale will feature over 200 lots, including virtually all of the iconic costumes, props and vehicles from the film. The selection showcases the imagination, incredible craftsmanship and imaginative technology created to portray the story of super-soldier Captain America, one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel canon.
Some of the highlights from this historic Captain America: The First Avenger offering are:
• Chris Evans “Steve Rogers/Captain America” hero costume with shield
• Chris Evans “Steve Rogers/Captain America” hero USO stage costume with shield
• Hugo Weaving “Johann Schmidt/Red Skull” hero black leather “SS” costume
• Hugo Weaving “Johann Schmidt/Red Skull” Cube setup costume
• Hugo Weaving “Red Skull” screen-worn prosthetic makeup appliances
• Hayley Atwell “Peggy Carter” hero pub scene red crêpe dress
• Hero Cube carrier with Cosmic Cube
• Hero silver prototype shield
• Full-scale “Captain America” motorcycle
• A selection of full-scale Hydra Bikes
• Full-scale Hydra Fastrac
• Hydra and Allied hero weaponry: flamethrowers, machine guns, assault rifles, grenades, etc.
• Super Soldier Rebirth pod
• “Stark Industries” equipmentWe are also pleased to offer the original full-scale screen-used Mark II “Autopsy” suit from Iron Man 2 as well as a selection of prop weapons, a pair of stunt Mjölnir war hammers and Jane Foster’s hero notebook from Thor.
We’re sure you will find some exciting new pieces to add to your collection.
Thank you for participating and good luck!
As noted, the sale includes over 200 lots, including a number that will be highly coveted and likely realize significant prices at auction.
Highlights include:
- Lot 14: Hero Captain America shield encased in “ice” resin with concept/production artwork
- Lot 102: Captain America hero suit from POW rescue
- Lot 135: Captain America distressed hero rescue suit
- Lot 146: Hero silver prototype shield
- Lot 154: Captain America complete hero suit
- Lot 166: Screen-used Invaders scene Captain America shield
- Lot 177: Hero resin Captain America shield
- Lot 190: Steve Rogers’ hero motorcycle
- Lot 191: Steve Rogers’ hero motorcycle
- Lot 194: Captain America distressed shield with Hydra assault rifle hits
- Lot 195: Hero illuminating Red Skull Luger style handgun
- Lot 204: Captain America distressed stunt shield
- Lot 209: Original full-scale screen-used Mark II “Autopsy” suit from Iron Man 2
- Lot 212: Stunt Mjölnir hammer from Thor
- Lot 213: Stunt Mjölnir hammer from Thor
It is great to see Marvel Entertainment partnering with an auction house to offer such incredible and important original artifacts from their awesome films based on their classic comic book characters.
Jason DeBord