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Set of 13 miniature buildings from “Snake Plissken’s” flying sequence in Escape from New York

Currency:USD Category:Entertainment Memorabilia Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Set of 13 miniature buildings from “Snake Plissken’s” flying sequence in Escape from New York
Set of 13 miniature buildings from “Snake Plissken’s” flying sequence in Escape from New York - (AVCO Embassy, 1981) An incredible collection of 13 miniature special effects skyscrapers from Kurt Russell “Snake Plissken’s” memorable fly-in sequence above the streets of New York City. Snake pilots his glider between the city’s buildings that are rendered in miniature. The buildings are constructed of wood with hand-painted windows or covered in matte black paper with white grid lines for the visual effects sequence displayed on Plissken’s glider monitors, some with production notations handwritten on the bases. They range in size from 2 ¼ in. x 1 ¾ in. x ½ in. to as large as 9 in. x 4 ½ in. x 4 ½ in. Exhibit some wear, with scuffing and some paper peeling at corners but remain in remarkable condition. An iconic set of visual effects pieces from this cult classic.