Bruneau & Co.'s Summer Comic, TCG & Toy Auction on July 10th will feature the Pop Culture creations of Eric Baker
Baker did props and set dressing for Nickelodeon Studios, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland.
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| Screen-used Frankenstein operation game from Nickelodeon’s popular Double Dare TV show (1991), used in numerous episodes throughout the show’s run. Estimate: $1,000-$1,500. |
CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2021 -- Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers’ Summer Comic, TCG and Toy auction on Saturday, July 10th, starting at 10 am Eastern time, is shaping up as the firm’s biggest and best Pop Culture sale to date. In addition to the abovenamed categories, the first 52 lots will be from the collection of Eric Baker, someone who’s very well-known and respected in the community.
Mr. Baker was the creative lead of props and set dressing for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland. He was also Nickelodeon’s prop master and fabricator. Several of the props in the auction were fabricated by him during his career with Nickelodeon. Other items are objects he collected.
“I’m honored that we get to handle the collection of Eric Baker, not just because of his unbelievable career but for the fact he’s a longtime friend,” said Travis Landry, a Bruneau & Co. auctioneer and the firm’s Director of Pop Culture. “So cool to think we’re bringing his creations to market, especially when you consider Nickelodeon props are so elusive to collectors today.”
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| The Upside-Down Compass of Henry Hudson, used on-screen in Nickelodeon’s Legends of the Hidden Temple TV game show, featured in the show’s 90th episode (1995). Estimate: $300-$500. |
The screen-used Frankenstein operation game from Nickelodeon’s popular Double Dare TV show (1991), used in numerous episodes throughout the show’s run, has an estimate of $1,000-$1,500. The prop, 84 inches tall and 32 inches wide, retains the heart, saw, wrench and hammer accessories. Included is an original snapshot of the Frankenstein, taken on-set by Eric Baker.
Two prototype shrunken heads from Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, made circa 2015, will be sold as one lot, with an estimate of $800-$1,200. These were the samples to the production ‘Shrunken Heads’ found in the park’s gift shops. Each has production notes on the bottom, in marker. The heads are approximately 5 ½ inches tall by 4 inches wide.
Also from the Eric Baker collection, The Upside-Down Compass of Henry Hudson, used on-screen in Nickelodeon’s Legends of the Hidden Temple TV game show, an artifact that was a point of focus in the show’s 90th episode in 1995, is expected to change hands for $300-$500. The compass is a little more than 6 inches in diameter and just shy of 2 ½ inches in height.
The second portion of the catalog will include 321 lots of graded CGC and CBCS comic books, in addition to group lots of Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Modern Age comics. The entirety of the recently graded CGC Silver and Bronze age comics came from an original owner New Jersey collection Bruneau & Co. processed this year – truly a great selection of books. The final portion of the catalog includes 166 lots of Pokémon trading cards.
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| Wizards of the Coast Pokémon Gym Challenge 1st edition factory sealed booster box from 2000, a true Holy Grail item for Pokémon / TCG collectors. Estimate: $20-$10,000. |
“The comic sales always bring so much color to the gallery,” said Bruneau & Co. president and owner Kevin Bruneau. “The comics in this sale are phenomenal, especially the high-grade Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, and other Silver Age comics, which all came from the New Jersey collection. It’s great to see them go from carboard liquor boxes to beautiful CGC slabs.”
A strong candidate for top lot of the auction is the copy of Marvel Comics Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963), graded CGC 8.0 and featuring the origin and first appearance of the Avengers, plus appearances by the Fantastic Four, Loki and Teen Brigade. It has an estimate of $18,000-$24,000. Mr. Bruneau called it “the finest copy of Avengers #1 we have handled to date.”
Not far behind is a copy of Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #14 (July 1964), graded CGC 9.0 and having a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-$15,000. The comic book features the very first appearance of the Green Goblin, as well as the first meeting of the Hulk and Spider-Man. Like with Avengers #1, Mr. Bruneau said this is the finest example of ASM #14 he’s ever handled.
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| Two prototype shrunken heads from Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, made circa 2015, to be sold as one lot. Estimate: $800-$1,200. |
Other comic books will include a copy of Marvel Comics X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963), featuring the origin and first appearance of the X-Men and Magneto, graded CGC 3.0 (est. $7,000-$10,000); and a copy of Marvel Comics Avengers #4 (March 1964), featuring the first Silver Age appearance of Captain America, plus Sub-Mariner, graded CGC 8.0 (est. $3,000-$5,000).
On to Pokémon, and the ever-popular world of TCG (Trading Card Games). A Wizards of the Coast Pokémon Gym Challenge 1st edition factory sealed booster box from 2000, a true Holy Grail item for Pokémon / TCG collectors, as well as a 1999 French Pokémon base 1st edition Dracaufeu (Charizard) holographic trading card, graded BGS 9.5 Gem Mint, will both cross the auction block. The final price is anyone’s guess; each has a pre-sale estimate of $20-$10,000.
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| Marvel Comics Avengers #1 (Sept. 1963), graded CGC 8.0, with the origin and first appearance of the Avengers, plus the Fantastic Four, Loki and Teen Brigade. Estimate: $18,000-$24,000. |
The auction overall has more than 550 lots. Live, in-house bidding will be reserved for active bidders only. To save a seat, call 401-533-9980. Previews will be held July 8th and 9th, from 9 am-4 pm, by appointment only. State COVID-19 regulations will be strictly enforced for in-house previews. For an appointment, call 401-533-9980 or email to info@bruneauandco.com.
The Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers gallery is located at 63 Fourth Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island. Internet bidding will be via LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com, bidLIVE.Bruneauandco.com and the mobile app “Bruneau & Co.” on iTunes or Google Play.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers is always accepting quality consignments for future auctions, with commissions as low as zero percent. Now would be a perfect time to clean out your attic. To contact Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers about consigning a single piece or an entire collection, you may send an e-mail to info@bruneauandco.com. Or, you can phone them at 401-533-9980.
To learn more about Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and the Summer Comic, TCG and Toy auction on Saturday, July 10th, at 10 am Eastern visit www.bruneauandco.com. Updates are posted often.
Below are the full details about the screen-used Nickelodeon props available to bid on in the auction!:
Legends of the Hidden Temple Upside-Down Compass
Est.: $300 - $500
SIZE: 6 1/8" dia/ x 2 3/8" tall
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1995
Screen used Upside-Down Compass of Henry Hudson from Nickelodeon's "Legends of the Hidden Temple" game show. This was the focused on artifact of the 90th episode. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Wear with small areas of cracking and paint loss as expected from age with a carved foam prop, displays very well.
Nickelodeon Clarissa Explains It All Jaws Novel
Est.: $100 - $200
SIZE: 8 3/8" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/8"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1991
Screen used early printing of "Jaws" which appeared in several episodes of Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All". The book was commonly seen on Clarissa's brother Ferguson's bookcase next to his desk. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Heavy wear to dust jacket with losses as seen on set of "Clarissa Explains It All", please refer to photographs.
Nickelodeon's Allegra's Window Season 2 Prop Flag
Est.: $100 - $200
SIZE: Flag approx. 19" x 13 1/4"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1995
Screen used Poco Pirate Flag from Nickelodeon's "Allegra's Window" Season 2, Episode 16 "Poco's 2 1/2 Birthday". From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition.
2 Nickelodeon Weinerville Boney Prop Campaign Pins
Est.: $140 - $220
SIZE: 3 7/8" dia. each
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1996
Two screen used "Boney for President" campaign pins from Nickelodeon's "Weinerville". These pins were used for an on air campaign with puppet Boney the Dinosaur on how to be qualified to run for president. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition.
Nickelodeon's Gullah Gullah Island Pet Turtle Prop
Est.: $300 - $500
SIZE: 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" tall
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1994
Screen used pet turtle from Nickelodeon's "Gullah Gullah Island". This was used in almost every episode on the Living Room set whenever the camera was not close enough to show if the pet turtle was real or not. This was sculpted and fabricated by Eric Baker during his time at Nickelodeon Studios, from the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Wear with areas of cracking and paint loss as expected from age with a carved foam prop, otherwise good condition and displays very well.
Nickelodeon Allegra's Window Mr. Cook's Milk Prop
Est.: $100 - $200
SIZE: 9 3/8" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1994
Screen used "Mr. Cook's Milk" prop carton from Nickelodeon's "Allegra's Window" Season 1, Episode 2 "Where's Godfrey?". From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition with light wear as expected of age and use from a prop.
Allegra's Window Riff the Cat Birthday Cake Prop
Est.: $300 - $500
SIZE: 16 5/8" x 10 7/8" x approx. 4 1/2" tall
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1995
Screen used Riff the Cat birthday cake prop from Nickelodeon's "Allegra's Window" Season 2, Episode 16 "Poco's 2 1/2 Birthday". This was sculpted and fabricated by Eric Baker during his time at Nickelodeon Studios, from the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition.
Nickelodeon Clarissa Explains It All S2 Pin Prop
Est.: $80 - $120
SIZE: 3 7/8" dia
DESCRIPTION
United States, 20th Century
Screen used "Ferguson 90's Man" prop campaign pin from Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All" Season 2, Episode 4 "President Ferguson". From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition.
Nickelodeon Allegra's Window Squidzilla Toy Prop
Est.: $200 - $300
SIZE: Approx. 18 3/4"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1996
Screen used Squidzilla bath toy prop from Nickelodeon's "Allegra's Window" Season 3, Episode 3. The toy can be seen as Allegra tries to show Lindi how fun it is to take a bath. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Wear with areas of cracking and point loss as expected with a foam prop, otherwise good condition, displays very well.
Nickelodeon Clarissa Explains It All Dog Building
Est.: $300 - $500
SIZE: 15" x 21 1/4" x 11 1/2"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1994
Screen used "ADOPT-a-PET" building model from the final season of Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All". This was sculpted and fabricated by Eric Baker during his time at Nickelodeon Studios, from the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Dog with four areas of cracking with puncture on backside, wear to black edge of foam base, otherwise displays very well and in overall good condition with wear as expected with foam props.
Nickelodeon Clarissa Explains It All Animal Ark
Est.: $300 - $500
SIZE: 14" x 21" x 20"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1994
Screen used "ADOPT-a-PET" ark model from the final season of Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains It All". This was sculpted and fabricated by Eric Baker during his time at Nickelodeon Studios, from the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Areas with cracking to foam, loss at bow of boat, wear to black edge of foam base, otherwise displays very well and in overall good condition with wear as expected with foam props.
Nickelodeon Crew Member Sweatshirt & Hat
Est.: $80 - $120
SIZE: Sweatshirt XXL
DESCRIPTION
United States, Circa 1992
Group includes crew member sweatshirt from Nickelodeon's "The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo" and hat from "Clarissa Explains It All". Eric wore these regularly during his time at Nickelodeon Studios. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Sweatshirt shows staining and wear as expected with heavy use, this was worn by Baker regularly while working at Nickelodeon Studios, hat also with wear and sweat staining. Please refer to photographs.
Nickelodeon Screen Used Double Dare Frankenstein
Est.: $1,000 - $1,500
SIZE: 84" x 32" x
DESCRIPTION
United States, 1991
Screen used Frankenstein operation game from Nickelodeon's "Double Dare". This prop can be seen throughout numerous episodes of the show. The prop retains the heart, saw, wrench, and hammer accessories. Included is an original snapshot by Eric of the Frankenstein on set. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Wear as expected from age and production use with an assembled foam prop, break in foam saw handle, otherwise good condition and displays well. An absolutely awesome piece of Nickelodeon history!
2PC Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animation Cells
Est.: $100 - $200
SIZE: Each 11 1/4" x 14 1/8"
DESCRIPTION
United States, 20th Century
Group includes two original animation cels from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", each signed with a sketch by Kevin Eastman. From the collection of Eric Baker, creative lead of props and set dressing for the Wizarding World of Harry Pottery at Universal Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World and Disney Land, and 1990's Nickelodeon prop master and fabricator.
CONDITION
Overall good condition.
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