Jingle All the Way (TCF, 1996), Arnold Schwarzenegger "Turbo Man" Costume on Display. ...

Description

Jingle All the Way (TCF, 1996), Arnold Schwarzenegger "Turbo Man" Costume on Display. Original superhero costume consisting of red spandex bodysuit embellished with foam latex body armor components, including foam latex cowl, boot covers, fiberglass helmet marked "Arnold" on the interior (missing clear yellow visor), and left-side fiberglass arm gauntlet (missing right gauntlet), pair of spandex gloves with foam latex armor pieces, and fiberglass jet pack mounted on the back. Costume is mounted on a muscular fiberglass mannequin with a face in the likeness of Schwarzenegger. The figure stands 72" tall. Spandex exhibits general production wear, including some breaches and two tears (1" and .5") near the right armpit, fiberglass elements exhibit wear, including cracks in helmet with evidence of previous repair, paint chipping on left edge of rocket pack with some missing fin details with missing right-side engine nozzle. Foam latex elements exhibit age and wear with paint crazing and cracking in the abdominal area with heavier deterioration on the boot covers, particularly the left boot cover. Missing latex elements on back of gloves as well as forearm fins. The right leg of the mannequin has broken at the hip joint within the costume. Despite expected deterioration, the costume presents well. Not a free-standing costume and will need a support stand for display. Special shipping arrangements will apply. Provenance: Originally acquired from Twentieth Century Fox. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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