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Rankin/Bass puppets from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” available now on eBay for $10 million

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Posted on by Cristina Sanza
Santa Claus chats with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in a beloved stop-motion moment from the classic Rankin/Bass holiday special, bringing to life the famous puppet characters that have become must-see icons for fans of festive family entertainment.

For the whopping price of $10 million, you can own part of Rankin/Bass‘ Christmas special history.

According to CNN, after 1964’s “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” special was completed, many of the puppets were passed on to a secretary who used them in her annual holiday decorations. The puppets decayed over the years, but in 2005, Santa and Rudolph were purchased and restored by memorabilia collector Peter Lutrario.

Now, Lutrario is selling the Santa and Rudolph puppets on eBay for $10 million. Both puppets come with a display stand, and Rudolph has a charger to light his famous nose. Certificates of authenticity are included.

Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, featured as beloved Rankin/Bass puppets from the iconic holiday special, are displayed together atop a black case in an eBay showcase for classic Rudolph collectibles—a treasure for fans of themed entertainment and nostalgia.

Hermey the elf, dressed in his signature blue coat and hat, poses with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—his famous glowing red nose lighting up—in a snowy woodland setting reminiscent of classic Rankin/Bass holiday attractions you’d find at entertainment experiences or seasonal theme park displays.

Santa Claus soars above the clouds in his reindeer-led sleigh under a glowing full moon, capturing that magical, nostalgic Rankin/Bass holiday spirit—just like the classic scenes you’d expect to see at a festive theme park winter spectacular.

Lutrario describes the puppets as one-of-a-kind collectibles. “To many, they are Christmas. We all grew up with them, and they are recognizable in an instant by every generation,” he said.

If you really want to treat yourself this Christmas, you can bid until 11:59 PM ET on December 25.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

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Cristina Sanza

Cristina is a writer living in New York City. She’s an expert on Disney, comedy, pop culture, and travel. You can find some of her other work at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Popularium, Ranker, and The Cnnekt.

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