Top 10 Insanely Expensive Movie Memorabilia

#10: Best Picture Oscar
“Gone with the Wind” (1939)

At the 12th Academy Awards, this hit film starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh smashed records by winning 8 Oscars out of its 13 nominations. In that batch, it saw the first ever Oscar win by an African American, Hattie McDaniel, for Best Supporting Actress. As you can imagine, it won Best Picture as well. In 1999, the notoriously eccentric, wealthy and incredibly talented singer Michael Jackson purchased the Best Picture Oscar awarded to this movie for a whopping $1.54 million. MJ actually had a few acting roles outside his music videos, but let’s be honest, this was probably the only way he was getting his hands on an Oscar.

#9: T-800 Endoskeleton
“Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991)

The T-800 is the Terminator model famous for travelling back in time to kill Sarah Connor before she could give birth to the future leader of the human resistance. While its fleshy Arnold Schwarzenegger exterior might be more likeable, the endoskeleton is what haunts us in our dreams. Created by legendary practical effects wizard Stan Winston, this particular model sold for $488,750 and played one of Arnie’s T-800 robo-buddies in the opening of “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” Unlike the sequels, which focused heavily on CGI, the superior installment used life-size articulated puppets, and you can own one if you’ve got the dough.

#8: Captain America’s Motorcycle
“Easy Rider” (1969)

This 1969 classic managed to provide an insightful and honest look at the counterculture of the ‘60s, while simultaneously playing a pivotal role in shaping the movie industry of the ‘70s, encouraging greater experimentation, originality and challenging subject matter. It’s also quite possibly the only time in history two guys have looked cool in these outfits. Of the four motorcycles used to shoot the film, only one “survived”: Captain America’s iconic chopper. It was actually demolished during the shoot and then rebuilt, after which it was sold at auction for $1.35 million. The other three bikes used in the film were stolen before the release and reportedly sold for parts.

#7: Aragorn’s Sword Andúril
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003)

Admit it - If you like Lord of the Rings, you’ve definitely spun around in your basement or backyard swinging a curtain rod, branch or custom-made foam sword, fighting imaginary orcs. No? Just us? But what if you could get your hands on Andúril, the sword wielded by Aragorn in the “The Return of the King”? Anyone still claiming they wouldn’t recreate their favorite scenes is straight up lying. Four copies of this legendary sword were made and used while filming, and the only one to come up for public auction sold for $437,000.

#6: Doc Brown’s DeLorean
“Back to the Future” franchise (1985-90)

There’s no better way to make one of the most iconic pieces of film memorabilia than taking a one-off car model made by an independent automotive manufacturer, outfitting it to look like a time machine and making it central to the plot of a hit trilogy. Who wouldn’t love to take Doc Brown’s DeLorean for a spin, either around the block, or to your favorite moment in time? A total of 7 DeLoreans were customized for the films, but only 3 are known to remain, with the record sale price being $541,000. One can be rented for $1500 a day, but for display purposes only.

#5: Dorothy’s Dress
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939)

Forget the girl and her little dog too; the Wicked Witch should’ve just snatched Dorothy’s outfit, sold it, and moved somewhere she wasn’t universally hated. Everything Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” has since turned to gold. Her ruby slippers are iconic, but many pairs were used, and most of the remaining ones are pretty beat up, at best fetching a little over $660,000. A dress worn in test shoots sold for $1,119,300. But Dorothy’s classic blue bodice, skirt and white cotton blouse outfit is the most valuable and recognizable – as well as the most profitable piece of costuming, having sold for $1.56 million. Not into Dorothy? Recently rediscovered, the Cowardly Lion’s outfit sold for $3 million.

#4: Audrey Hepburn’s Ascot Dress
“My Fair Lady” (1964)

Few leading ladies are as famous as Audrey Hepburn. She embodied class, style and personality in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was also an incredible actress and respected humanitarian, making her a much loved icon. In “My Fair Lady,” she played one of her most memorable roles, Eliza Doolittle, a young flower saleswoman with a heavy Cockney accent. In the film, she wears a white ascot dress that had jaws dropping in theaters around the world. Created for Hepburn by famous fashion designer Cecil Beaton, it is considered by many to be his greatest work, and it sold for between $3.7 and $4.5 million (depending on the source) at auction.

#3: The Piano in Rick’s Café Américain
“Casablanca” (1942)

Pianos are pretty common props in movies; every old saloon, bar, or classy lounge has one. But few go on to become serious collector’s items. So what makes the piano from Rick’s so special? Well, this upright piano is central to the film’s plot. Watching the film you realize that many of the greatest conversations happen around it, and emotions are processed and expressed through the songs Sam plays on it. Humphrey Bogart’s character even uses the piano to conceal the stolen transit papers. For a small, 58-key studio piano, it makes a big impression, and it sold for $3.4 million in 2014.

#2: James Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5
“Goldfinger” (1964) & “Thunderball” (1965)

Featured in not one but two classic Bond films, this entry proves that a car doesn’t need time travelling capabilities to fetch a high price. To be fair, the on-screen Aston Martin was decked out with an oil slick, ejector seat, tire slashers and much more. While a few gadgets may not actually work, it still sold for $4,107,560. 007 has always been known for his impeccable taste when it comes to cars, but the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 stands out above the rest - a perfect balance of gadgetry and undeniable class.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
Steve McQueen’s Overalls – Sold for: $984,000
“Le Mans” (1971)
Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber – Sold for: $240,000
“Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” (1977)
Original Metropolis Movie Poster – Sold for: $1.2 Million
“Metropolis” (1927)

#1: Marilyn Monroe’s White Dress
“The Seven Year Itch” (1955)

This dress, worn by Marilyn Monroe for the 1955 film “The Seven Year Itch,” is the clear winner. It’s one of the most famous pieces of moviememorabilia in Hollywood history. It’s also one of the most important pieces of clothing in fashion history. The shot of it being blown by the New York subway grate is one of the world’s most iconic images, and the corresponding scene from the film is unforgettable. This ivory colored cocktail dress is the most famous work of costume designer William Travilla, and went on to become synonymous with the blonde bombshell. At $5.6 million, it can’t be beat.

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