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Headline: Iconic Superhero Props And Costumes To Be Sold At Upcoming London Auction

Caption: Thor’s hammer from the 2011 blockbuster and The Joker’s costume from Jack Nicholson’s psychotic role in Batman are estimated to sell between £20,000-30,000 each at an upcoming auction in London. Props and costumes from superhero films old and new will be sold as part of Prop Store’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, featuring a collection of film memorabilia worth £2-3 million. Stephen Lane, Prop Store CEO, commented on the upcoming auction “We all love a good superhero, and we’re thrilled to be featuring such 'super’ props and costumes in our upcoming auction. If you’re a fan of Marvel or DC, heroes or villains, blockbusters or the classics, we’ve got you covered with items from the nostalgic 1960’s Batman series to the contemporary Guardians of the Galaxy. These great lots and hundreds more will go under the hammer at Prop Store’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, held on 26th September at London’s BFI IMAX proudly presented by ODEON.” The Prop Store Live Auction will feature: - Peter "Star-Lord" Quill’s (Chris Pratt) Hero Helmet from Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Estimate £30,000 - £50,000. - Superman's (Christopher Reeve) Flying Tunic from Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). Estimate £8,000 - £10,000. - Magneto’s (Ian McKellen) Helmet and Tunic from X-Men (2000). Estimate £20,000 - £30,000. - The Penguin's (Burgess Meredith) Top Hat and Gloves from Batman (TV Series 1966-1968). Estimate £15,000 - £20,000. - Catwoman's (Julie Newmar) Costume from Batman (TV Series 1966-1968). Estimate £15,000 - £20,000. The auction will be live-streamed online for fans to track the bidding on auction day. A free preview exhibition will be open to the public in the run up to the auction showcasing over 250 lots from the upcoming auction. Movie fans and collectors alike will be able to see these incredible pieces of movie history up-close. Registration and bidding is now open. Bids can be placed online at www.propstore.com/liveauction, over the phone or in person.

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