Original animatronic 'E.T.' model used in Spielberg classic sells

E.T. has a new home. The original mechatronic model of the little alien from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi classic “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” sold over the weekend for a staggering $2.56 million.

Original animatronic model used in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film ET sells for almost $4 million at Julien's auction - ABC News

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E.T.' Model Auctions for $2.5 Million USD

The Messenger on X: E.T. has found a new home. The original animatronic E.T. head from Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' has sold at auction for $635,000 /