Original King Kong Model Auctioned For $200K

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Friday, November 27, 2009, 16:15

The original King Kong model used in the 1933 film has been sold for about 200,000 dollars at an auction in London. The steel and metal alloy armature was sold as part of Christie's auction of pop culture souvenir.

The metal armature less than 2 feet tall was used at the climax of the film. The scene showing the King Kong climb to the top of the Empire State Building was made possible through the figurine.

The metal skeleton was covered in cotton, rubber, liquid latex and rabbit's fur. However, the covering had torn off over the years.

Posters and props from many other classic films, including Star Wars, Alien were sold at the event too.