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Lot #18 - ALIEN (1979) - Nostromo Close-Up Model Miniature Landing Leg

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Lot #18 - ALIEN (1979) - Nostromo Close-Up Model Miniature Landing Leg
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This lot will be sold on Wednesday August 26th (day 1 of the auction.) Lots 1-433 will be sold on day 1 (lots 434-870 will be sold on day 2). The auction will begin at 10:00AM PDT. Lots are sold sequentially so there is no preset ending time. A live streaming broadcast of the auction will be available on auction days.

A close-up Nostromo model miniature landing leg from the production of Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror film Alien. Large-scale miniatures of the USCSS Nostromo's landing leg and front section were constructed for visual effects sequences of the ship touching down on LV-426. The film later received the Academy Award for Best Effects, Visual Effects.

This heavyweight miniature model leg was made for close-up shots is constructed of resin, fiberglass and plastic with heavy metal scaffolding tubes, fiberglass and plywood feet, a set of motor-operated lights affixed at center, and a pair of hydraulic cylinders designed to operate the feet. The leg is painted in shades of gray, green, bronzetone, and silvertone to appear metallic and weather with small bits of material applied throughout. The leg is in good overall condition and exhibits visible signs of use and age, including some discoloration and chipping to the exterior, as well as some rusting. Dimensions: 41" x 37" x 37" (104.25 cm x 94 cm x 94 cm)

Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide

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Estimate: $8,000 - 10,000