Doctor Who (BBC TV, 2005-), Jimmy Vee "The Graske" Prosthetic Alien Head Mask....

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Doctor Who (BBC TV, 2005-), Jimmy Vee "The Graske" Prosthetic Alien Head Mask. Original prosthetic head mask worn by the Graske (Jimmy Vee), who featured in variety of Doctor Who media as the alien villain including the first ever "Doctor Who Prom", a symphonic concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on July 27th 2008. Measuring approx. 12" x 12" x 18" overall, the headpiece constructed from foam and painted latex, the headpiece with blacked-out eye sockets and three prominent tentacles protruding from the back of the head. In addition to the Graske, classic monsters such as Davros and the Daleks paraded around the Royal Albert Hall as Murray Gold's iconic score was performed live, hosted by Freema Agyeman who played Martha Jones in the most recent Season 3. Future appearances of the diminutive and prankish Graske aliens include on the spinoff show "The Sarah Jane Adventures", video vignettes from "Doctor Who at the Proms", and a cameo in the 2010 special "The End of Time Part Two". Provenance: Acquired from Propstore, with color photograph of Jimmy Vee as the Graske. Exhibits production wear consistent with application and the fragility of the material, including splitting to the neck, eye sockets, and lip edges. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions. From the Collection of The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction, Bromyard, UK.

More Information: The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction

Heritage is proud to present over 75 remarkable lots from The Time Machine Museum of Science Fiction. Founded in 2007 and located in Bromyard, the UK museum was one of Herefordshire's hidden gems and represents the Glazzard family's decades-long dedication to preserving and promoting the history of Science Fiction.

A centerpiece of the collection is its peerless Doctor Who archive – over 85% of the museum's holdings - including production-used props and costumes from both the Classic and New eras of the long-running TV show. Iconic villains such as Daleks, Cybermen, and Silurians are represented, in addition to the world's only known Mechanoid commissioned by the BBC for exhibition use.

Beyond Doctor Who, the collection features production-used and related pieces from other landmark franchises, including Star Wars, Star Trek: Voyager, and Red Dwarf - with standout items like an original flying model of Starbug and an original Kryten costume worn by Robert Llewellyn in Season 8.

Before settling in Bromyard, many of these artifacts toured the UK with important Doctor Who exhibitions in Blackpool, Longleat, Llangollen, and Cardiff.

This auction offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Science Fiction history - each item a testament to the Glazzard family's passion and lifetime of collecting.

The Time Museum Collection auction is unofficial and not endorsed by, licensed by, nor affiliated with the BBC and/or BBC Studios.


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