This is one of a continuing series of articles on Gremlins props cycling through the marketplace via eBay. Previous articles include:
Gremlins Prop Head on eBay: Update
More On “Gremlins Prop Heads” Offered On eBay: February, March, April 2008
Gremlins Prop Head on eBay: Resurfaces in the Marketplace
Yet another Gremlins prop head has been listed on eBay this week that appears to be one that has been auctioned previously.
This is the current auction:
Gremlins Animatronic Gizmo Head! RARE (eBay Item #180240919287)
Full Auction Archive: eBay Listing laura-soto – “Gremlins Animatronic Gizmo Head! RARE”
The marketing description:
This is a Prop Gizmo Head from the First Film. It is Very Rare and made from Latex. It is not in the Best Shape but Remember it is like 25 years Old! It has Glass Eye and Fur. The Latex was Painted and is still in good shape. Gizmo #2 is marked inside the Head it has Wires in the Ears and they do move but because of the Age I wouldn’t move them. The Latex is in Good Shape and Not to Dry and No Cracks. Some of the Fur is Missing on the head. I belive it to be a Animatronic Head used when Gizmo Jumps the Car at the End of the film I add the Screen Shot the Face Match’s Up. It is a Wonderful Piece from a Great Film. A Display has been made for the head so it looks Like Gizmo is Hiding Behind a Draw. Please E-mail me any Questions! Pay Pal Only! I Started the Bidding Way Under what I Paid for it and I have had it in my collection for Many Years came from a collector and someone who worked on the film.
What appears to be the same piece now offered by “laura-soto” was also listed for sale on eBay back in December 2007, offered by seller “hollywoodheritagemetlife” (standing as a member of eBay was subsequently changed to “Not A Registered User”). The piece was purchased by “1cunninglinguist” using Buy It Now for $650.00.
This is an archive of the listing (no longer available on eBay) which ended December 11, 2007:
Gremlins Original Gizmo Head! RARE!
Full Auction Archive: eBay Listing hollywoodheritagemetlife – “Gremlins Original Gizmo Head!” RARE!”
The marketing description:
From the Film Gremlins comes this Original Gizmo Head. This Head is Very Nice piece of movie History! It is in Pretty Ruff Shape with some Fur Missing in the Back & Front. You can see where the Fur was in Spots there is still small amounts of Glue and Fur. The Latex is in Fine Shape and has No Cracking or Drying. The Head is Marked Gizmo #2 Inside and also has a wire running thought the ears. The Eyes are Glass and are very Detailed Pain is still in Good Condition for the Age. I have made a Display Draw from the Head so it Display Really Nice (Display is Included). I bought this item from a Well Known Gremlins Collector awhile ago(The Paperwork from the Transaction will be Included). It is a Very Nice Piece and Very Rare to Find. Comes with a COA from Hollywood Heritage Props&Wardrobe. Stated Bidding Low So Don’t Miss OUT! Please E-mail with any Questions.
Note the similarity in the descriptions, use of the same photos, and comment that “Gizmo #2” is written inside, as seen in photos from both auctions:
Jason De Bord