This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”.
eBay Seller: legendsoffilm
Auction Title: “Christopher Reeve Superman Screen Used Flying Costume”
Noted Source/Provenance: Ana Mungia
eBay Item #: 180271667262
End Date: 08/09/08
Auction Result: Currently Active, Starting Bid $900.00, 1 bid, Reserve Not Met
Full Auction Archive: “Christopher Reeve Superman Screen Used Flying Costume”
Description:
Christopher Reeve Superman Screen Used Flying Costume
This is one of the Superman flying costumes as denoted by the side vents above the red trunks and the teal blue color, used for the blue screen special effects in the Christopher Reeve Superman films.
This is one of the costumes originally acquired by MGM costumer Ana Mungia, who worked as the head costumer on The Adventures of Superboy. This was presented and given to Ms. Mungia from the Salkinds during her work on their Superboy production. The Superman costume has the “S” logo on the chest, unitard (that has “CR Flying” inscribed on the inside neckline in marker) and tights and also Superman cape. with black snaps on the shoulders and yellow “S” logo. This piece of movie history comes with a letter of providence signed by Ana Mungia.
Jason De Bord
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