‘Diplomatic Mission’ Darth Vader diorama ‘Golden Edition’ (auction)
Similar to the production ‘bronze edition’ pieces, this prototype features a lighter wash in the faux paint application.

• Winning bid: $3250.00

Giger’s Spell 1 – ‘Golden Edition’ (auction)
Chromed and painted in gold, this one-off is HR Giger meets bling.

• Winning bid: $5200.00

Elvis Comback Special Premium Format Prototype (auction)
This prototype of Sideshow’s second Elvis premium format actually features a light-up stage which as you may have guessed, did not survive in production. Quite a cool feature, really.

• Winning bid: $2550.00

Hellboy 2 Premium Format Prototype (auction)
The description reveals some interesting developmental backstory (was created before the teaser poster– which bears a dead-ringer pose– was unveiled). The unique draw of this prototype is Hellboy’s glowing Right Hand of Doom.

• Winning bid: $5655.00

Thor Legendary Scale Bust Prototype (auction)
A prototype differing in paint, most prominently in the lighter shade of costume.

• Winning bid: $2716.00

All auctions scheduled to end on March 22.

• Much more info on Sideshow’s auction event
  
• Diane Kamahele Memorial Fund

High resolution pictures direct from the show floor of Comic-Con 2008 featuring the Angel of Death statue by Gentle Giant. Standing 32.5 inches tall with a wingspan of 19 inches, it is claimed that this piece is a reproduction of the actual maquette used in the pre-production filming of the movie.

On display: Princess Nuala costume worn by Anna Walton, Prince Nuada costume worn by Luke Goss, Troll Market fishmonger from the motion picture, Hellboy II: The Golden Army

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The hilarious, affable and sincere key holder to the Tolkien film franchise discusses Hellboy, Halo, Weta, The Hobbit, how Pan is a fraud and why he’s on edge when having tea with Doug Jones!

Guillermo Del Toro: Thank you very much, here I am to answer anything you want to ask or throw shit at me, whatever you want. I’m here. Thank you very much for coming, and let’s proceed. Read the rest of this entry »

Hellboy is cool and all, but what’s next for you Guillermo? Something more furry and height-challenged?

• Hellboy II: The Golden Army trailer
• Guillermo on The Hobbit: “like, I dunno”