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Time Extension reports that Nintendo’s original Star Fox puppets—Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Peppy Hare, and Slippy Toad—were destroyed after production because fur glued to natural rubber deteriorated in air; they were used for box art, promos, and the strategy guide before disappearing. The puppets later inspired the Star Fox Zero reveal on Wii U, and rumors of a new Star Fox entry on Switch 2 linger.
Mitch Winehouse, the father of late singer Amy Winehouse, lost his lawsuit against friends who sold memorabilia tied to his daughter.
A canvas life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for about $906,000 at a Devizes, England auction by Henry Aldridge & Son, far above the presale estimate, along with a lifeboat cushion that fetched $527,000; the jacket, signed by Francatelli and other lifeboat survivors, remains one of the few privately owned survivor artifacts from the voyage, while Francatelli survived in lifeboat No.1 with Lucy Duff Gordon and Cosmo Duff Gordon after the ship struck an iceberg in 1912.
A life jacket worn by Titanic passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for 670,000 pounds (about $906,000) at a Henry Aldridge & Son auction in Devizes, far above pre-sale estimates, with a lifeboat cushion from the same lot fetching 390,000 pounds, underscoring ongoing fascination with Titanic memorabilia.
Christie’s sold the Jim Irsay collection for $93 million, breaking 23 records; highlights included David Gilmour’s guitar at $14.6 million and Kerouac’s On the Road manuscript at $12.135 million, with a portion of proceeds to philanthropic causes linked to Irsay, who reportedly died last May at age 65.
Inter Miami offers fans a chance to own authentic pieces of Chase Stadium's original grass through limited-edition collectibles, including keyrings and luxury boxes, with shipments starting from early 2026.
James Van Der Beek is selling memorabilia from 'Dawson's Creek' to raise funds for his Stage 3 colorectal cancer treatment, with all proceeds supporting his medical expenses.
Jim Irsay's family plans to auction most of his extensive memorabilia collection, which includes iconic music artifacts and historical items, reflecting his passion for cultural history and his acknowledgment of life's transient nature after his death in March 2023.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's historic 60th home run ball, a rare and valuable piece of memorabilia, selflessly gave it to 12-year-old Marcus Ruelos, exemplifying kindness and sportsmanship, rather than financial gain, creating a memorable and heartwarming moment.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's historic 60th home run ball chose to give it to a 12-year-old boy, Marcus Ruelos, demonstrating a heartfelt act of kindness that highlights the true spirit of sportsmanship and generosity, rather than financial gain.
A Darth Vader lightsaber from the original Star Wars films sold for a record $3.6 million (£2.7 million) at an auction in Los Angeles, making it the most expensive Star Wars item ever sold, highlighting the franchise's enduring cultural impact.
Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy sold for over $3.6 million at an auction, setting a record for film memorabilia, with the item being a well-worn, authentic prop used in filming.
Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber from the original Star Wars trilogy is up for auction with bids already reaching $1.2 million, making it a highly sought-after piece of cinematic history.
Darth Vader's iconic lightsaber from Star Wars is up for auction by Propstore, estimated to sell for $1-3 million, along with other famous movie props like Indiana Jones' whip and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man suit, with the auction running from September 4-6.
A former Miami Heat employee and retired Miami police officer, Marcos Thomas Perez, is accused of stealing and selling team memorabilia worth millions, including a LeBron James jersey that sold for $3.7 million at Sotheby's. Perez allegedly accessed secure areas to steal hundreds of items, which he sold across state lines over three years, leading to a federal investigation and his arrest.