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Will Ferrell’s “Elf” suit set to hit the auction block, and Hollywood Christmas magic doesn’t come cheap
London — The suit worn by Will Ferrell in the 2003 comedy hit “Elf” is going under the hammer at an auction of movie memorabilia in London this December, and the skin-tight green and yellow piece of Hollywood Christmas magic is expected to fetch over a quarter of a million dollars.
Bidding for the iconic suit, complete with the conical hat and matching tunic, will begin at 50,000 pounds, the equivalent of about $65,000, but it’s expected to eventually sell for as much as 200,000 pounds, or about $261,000, when the hammer falls at the Propstore Winter Entertainment Memorabilia auction.
According to the description on the Propstore Auction house’s website, there are tags reading “Mr. Ferrell” on the inside of the tunic and the stockings, with “Hero-3” also handwritten on the tunic tag.
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The auctioneers say the belt also has “Mr. Ferrell” written on it in blue ink.
Large movie productions often create several versions of the same props, but the term “hero” is typically used to describe the highly-detailed iterations which are central to the plot and intended for close-up shots in the final cut of the movie.
The suit going up for sale does not appear to be the same one that Ferrell wore to an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles just after Christmas last year, when he gave fellow sports fans a giggle by sitting near the ice looking disgruntled with a beer and a cigarette in the garish outfit.
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Another notable item up for sale in the December auction is Marty McFly’s iconic hoverboard from the second and third installations of the “Back to the Future” trilogy, which is expected to sell for more than $156,000.
According to the product description, it’s the lightweight foam version of the prop, which actors used for scenes where their characters were seen carrying the boards, rather than a wooden version that Michael J. Fox and his fellow actors were seen riding in other parts of the movies.
The example of the then-futuristic hoverboard does have some “wear from use and age, including adhesive residue around the fastening strips, cracks in the foam, and paint chipping throughout,” according to the auctioneers.
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The most valuable lot in the auction, however, will be the original prop used as Boba Fett’s rifle in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.”
The auction house says it is the only known example of the prop. Other stunt versions and castings were made for later movies in the franchise, but, according to Propstore Auctions, this EE-3 carbine blaster has been “identified by its serial number and photo-matched by details on the stock, directly confirming its provenance.”
The blaster, which started its life as a genuine 1917 Webley & Scott No.1 Mark I flare pistol, is expected to fetch the equivalent of around $915,000 when it goes under the hammer.
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The three day auction begins on December 5 and will feature other iconic film memorabilia including Indiana Jones’ fedora, worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 “Temple of Doom” movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightweight lightsaber from 1999’s “Phantom Menace,” and Jack Nicholson’s stunt axe from the horror classic “The Shining.”
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Sindh govt to conduct random drug testing in schools: minister
- Parents carry biggest responsibility currently
- Rehabilitation centres facing serious operational challenges
- Media urged against glamorising narcotics issue
KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday said the provincial government would conduct rapid random drug testing in schools to tackle increasing narcotics use among children.
“Unfortunately, we have not taken narcotics seriously,” Memon said while speaking to the media in Karachi, adding that drug abuse had become a global issue and a major concern across Pakistan.
He said several rehabilitation centres were being developed, but termed the situation a “challenge” for the government. Referring to a recent incident in Karachi, Memon said a drug-addicted child had opened fire on family members.
“When these people become zombies due to narcotics, they go beyond anyone’s control,” he said.
The senior minister said many people had turned narcotics into a profitable business and stressed that dismantling the network was the government’s responsibility.
“I do not want to name anyone, but this is an entire network,” he said, adding that naming individuals would only result in social media memes.
Memon also referred to a suspect identified as Anmol alias Pinky, calling her a woman involved in selling “poison” that was costing precious lives daily.
He urged the media not to glamorise the issue and said parents currently carry the biggest responsibility in protecting children from drug abuse.
“I am not talking about one government alone, but the entire country,” Memon added.
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Princess of Wales praised as ‘step ahead’ of royal family
The Princess of Wales has been quietly distinguishing herself during a significant two-day visit to Italy, marking her first overseas engagement since undergoing cancer treatment in 2024.
Catherine travelled to the northern city of Reggio Emilia, where she was warmly received by local residents and praised for her grace and personal approach during a series of engagements.
During a lunch held on the final day of the visit, 86-year-old Carla Nironi, who once worked closely with the founder of the Reggio Emilia educational approach, spoke highly of the Princess after meeting her in person.
“When I think about the other members of the royal family, I think Catherine is a step ahead of them,” she said.
“If she were to become queen, she would be the greatest queen on earth. She reminds me of Elizabeth II,” she added.
The trip concluded with a more informal and personal visit to Agriturismo Al Vigneto, a rural farm located about an hour outside the city.
There, the Princess took part in making fresh pasta and hosted an intimate lunch to thank locals for their hospitality.
She sampled the dishes and appeared visibly moved by the setting.
“It’s so beautiful here. Thank you for having me. It’s a wonderful view,” she told her hosts during the outdoor gathering overlooking the valley.
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