Mr Blobby costume sells for £8,500 at auction
Summary
An original Mr Blobby costume from the 1990s TV show sold for £8,500 at an online auction, exceeding the predicted price. The costume, used for stunts and outdoor appearances, attracted 26 bids from around the world including the USA.Key Facts
- The Mr Blobby costume sold for £8,500 at Auctioneum Ltd in Bristol.
- It was one of three original costumes made for the BBC’s Noel’s House Party show in the 1990s.
- The costume was mainly used for stunts and work outside TV studios.
- The auction received 26 bids, including international bidders from the USA.
- Auctioneers initially estimated the costume would sell for up to £5,000.
- A related item, a Baby Blobby figure, sold for £2,100 at the same auction.
- Mr Blobby became a popular character in the 1990s, known for pranks and bright colors.
- The costume originally belonged to Mickey Wills, the former head of entertainment at the Blobbyland theme park.
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