Big Hollywood Memorabilia Auction From Profiles in History

On December 11th, 2008 you have a chance to win in auction some pretty cool things from the movies you love, if your pocket book is deep enough that is!

I know we can't all afford these things, but for some lucky rich stiff, here's some of the items that will be available for auction:

• Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber
• Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones Hat, Whip and Machete and
• Christian Bale's Batman cowl
• a signature "Wolverine" black leather battlesuit from X-Men
• The original 82-inch diameter hero "United Planets Cruiser C-57D" flying saucer filming miniature from Forbidden Planet
• Three volume presentation First Editions of The Lord of the Rings with Elvish inscription with all three volumes signed by J.R.R. Tolkien
• First British Edition of You Only Live Twice inscribed by Ian Fleming to the real James Bond
• A full-sized animatronic "Joe" from Mighty Joe Young
• a custom-built "1937 Mercedes" German staff car from Raiders of the Lost Ark
• C-3PO's droid helmet
• Bruce Lee's handwritten notebook for his intended book entitled The Tao of Chinese Gung Fu
• the original Harvey Stephens "Damien" tricycle from The Omen
• Marlon Brando's complete signature "Jor-El" costume from Superman: The Movie
• An extremely rare set of all seven Harry Potter books inscribed and signed by J. K. Rowling
• Jimi Hendrix's original guitar strap used at the Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969
• James Dean's signature screen-worn "Jett Rink" vest from Giant
• a complete, original shooting script for The Wizard of Oz

Other items will include Costumes, Scripts, Posters, Inscribed Books and Fine Art From Superman, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Bond, X-Men, The Terminator and more.

Profiles in History is the number one company in the world for authentic Hollywood memorabilia, will offer in their 33rd Hollywood auction, which will be held December 11, 2008. Worldwide bidding begins at 12:00pm (PST). Bids can be placed either in person, via mail, phone, fax or live on the Internet via eBay Live Auctions (www.ebayliveauctions.com) or (www.LiveAuctioneers.com). What better place to find a gift for the film or TV fan that has everything-or thought that they did!

"I find people buy their memories," says Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History, the nation's leading dealer of guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs and vintage Hollywood memorabilia. "It's all about memories, taking us back to a time, perhaps an event with a long lost relative who took you as a kid to see Star Wars. The baby boomers have come into the spending part of their lives. They have had success and are collecting their childhood. They want 50s, 60s and 70s TV collectibles or memorabilia, as this era of TV was such a huge part of their lives."

You can check the place out at www.profilesinhistory.com.

Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the nation's leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. Profiles in History has held some of the most prestigious and successful auctions of Hollywood memorabilia. Their auctions include costumes, props and set pieces from both vintage and contemporary film, television, and rock 'n roll. Profiles in History's location in Calabasas Hills, CA- virtually a stone's throw away from every major Hollywood studio - ensures a constant flow of fantastic and rare collectibles. With an extensive network of dealers, collectors, and institutions, they are proud to play an important role in the preservation of motion picture history.

So, like, I'm gonna head out and, um, play the lottery. If I win, well then, that Forbidden Planet ship is mine bubba! So is Batman's cowl. I've already got myself Darth Vaders head (Ok, his helmet) and A Batman cowl, but you can never have too many cowls. Just in case one gets damaged while out patrolling in the night.

source: Profiles in History Press Release