Original animatronic 'E.T.' model used in Spielberg classic sells for $2.56 million

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 'E.T.' model used in Spielberg classic sells for $2.56 million

Original ET model goes up for auction

An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million, e.t.

Original mechanical ET model expected to fetch up to £2.6m at auction

An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million

Animatronic model of E.T.'s head expected to fetch up to $1 million at auction

E.T.' original model used in movie sells for US$2.56M

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An original model of E.T. is sold at auction for $2.56 million