The original E.T. mechatronic model is auctioned for $2.56 million
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The original mechatronic model of the alien from Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial headlined a weekend auction of Hollywood artifacts.
The original mechatronic model of the alien from Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial headlined a weekend auction of Hollywood artifacts.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial original mechatronic model sells for whopping $2.5 million
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Original animatronic E.T. sells for $2.56 million
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial original mechatronic model sells for whopping $2.5 million
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The Original E.T. Model From Steven Spielberg Classic Sells for $2.6M – Robb Report
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An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million
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An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million, e.t.
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The original E.T. mechatronic model is auctioned for $2.56 million : NPR
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial original mechatronic model sells for whopping $2.5 million