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Fantasy Films — 10 Finds, $53 Million (Reported)

Hidden Treasures in Everyday Places

This list serves as a compact archive of modern fantasy film treasure history — a quick reference for journalists, researchers, and enthusiasts. It highlights how high-value memorabilia continues to surface in ordinary places.

A few legendary examples from the list include:

$600,000 for a movie poster found at a yard sale
$3 million for a prop uncovered in a garage box
$15 million for a comic icon discovered in a storage unit

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight. The list features illustrative examples, not a comprehensive ranking.

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10—Legendary Finds

1. Ruby Rescue—$32 Million for 1939 Wizard of Oz Slippers Recovery

📽️ 📅 2024 Report: In Grand Rapids, Minnesota (USA), a pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz—stolen in a 2005 museum heist—was recovered in an FBI sting. Estimated at over $3 million, the slippers later sold for $32 million (after this video was filmed), including fees. Originally on loan from a private collector, the iconic shoes were buried for years in a backyard plastic box. Full story in a six-minute video.

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2. Comic Grail—$15 Million Reported for Superman Debut Recovered from Storage Locker

📰 📽️ 📅 2026 Report: A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1, which introduced Superman, sold privately for $15 million, setting a record. Originally priced at 10 cents in 1938, it was bought in 1996 for $150,000 by Nicolas Cage. Stolen from his Los Angeles, USA home, it was recovered in 2011 from a storage locker in southern California, USA. About 100 copies are known.

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3. X-Wing Marvel—$3.1 Million for 'Star Wars' Model Found in Garage Box

📰 📅 2023 Report: In the US, a 'Star Wars' X-wing fighter model missing for decades was found in a box in a garage and fetched a record $3.1 million at auction—becoming the most expensive 'Star Wars' prop ever auctioned.

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4. Star Trek Stash—$1.7 Million for Shatner’s Phaser and Communicator Found in Box

📰 📅 2024 Report: A pair of iconic Star Trek props used by William Shatner was unveiled after being hidden for 50 years. The items—Shatner's phaser and communicator—were initially expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000 each. However, after this article was published, the phaser sold for $910,000, while the communicator brought $780,000—nearly $1.7 million combined. According to media reports, the props were found in a box by the descendants of the Hollywood prop veteran.

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5. Monster Art Marvel—$600,000 for Rare 1931 Movie Poster Found at Yard Sale

📽️ 📅 2013 Report: In a stunning discovery of vintage poster art at a northern California, USA, tag sale, a buyer uncovered an original 1931 'Frankenstein' movie poster hidden inside a used briefcase. The briefcase, purchased as old luggage for a nominal fee, contained a priceless six-sheet poster—long thought nonexistent. This rare find, now considered the most valuable movie poster ever, underscores its unique historical significance. Experts later estimated the poster's value at over $600,000. Full story in a 10-minute video.

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6. Prized Puppets—$368,000 for Star TV Props Found in Attic

📽️ 📅 2021 Report: In the U.S., a pair of original puppets from the 1964 television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was discovered in an attic years earlier—proving to be a priceless find due to their rarity and iconic status. Initially estimated at $8,000-$10,000, they fetched $368,000 at auction after restoration and were eventually donated to the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Full story in a five-minute video.

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7. Stuart Little Surprise—$285,000 for $40 Thrift Shop Painting Found After Film Fame

📰 📅 Ongoing Report: A priceless 1927 painting, 'Sleeping Lady with Black Vase' by Hungarian artist Róbert Berény, was rediscovered on a U.S. film set after being considered lost following World War II. Originally sold in 1928, the artwork resurfaced decades later in the 1999 film 'Stuart Little', where it was spotted by art historian Gergely Barki in 2009. Purchased earlier for just $40 at a charity shop, the painting’s value soared—eventually fetching $285,700 at a 2014 auction.

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8. Batman Bonanza—$250,000 for Debut Comic Found in US Attic

📰 📅 2007 Report: A near-mint copy of Detective Comics No. 27 (1939), featuring Batman’s debut, was discovered in an attic in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, USA. Considered the second most valuable comic in the world, it was reportedly worth up to $250,000 at the time. Found while cleaning out old belongings.

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9. Hobbit Hurrah—$100,000 First UK Edition Found in Family Library

📽️ 📅 2026 Report: A 1937 first UK edition of The Hobbit, bought in England during WWII for about $1 and inherited decades later, was found in a family book collection in the United States. Complete with its rare original dust jacket and a key typo confirming first printing status, the book was appraised at roughly $100,000. Full story in a four-minute video.

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10. Harry Potter Prize—$69,000 for Rare Book Found in Bargain Bin

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In Scotland, a rare first edition of Harry Potter—reportedly discovered in a bookshop’s bargain bucket for under £10 ($12.50)—sold for $69,000 (£55,000) at auction. Kept under the stairs, echoing Harry’s own cupboard room, the hardback ranks among just 200 copies from the inaugural print run.

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