E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial original mechatronic model sells for whopping $2.5 million

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One very lucky (and wealthy) fan of the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is walking away with a piece of movie history.The centerpiece of Julien's Auctions' Icons and Idols event over the weekend was the original mechatronic model of E.T.

created by Carlo Rambaldi, which sold for $2.56 million, according to the auction house.A number of other items from Steven Spielberg's classic were also sold, including an original maquette model, a number of original design illustrations and a BMX bicycle used by actor Robert Cardoza on the set.

History: One very lucky (and wealthy) fan of the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is walking away with a piece of movie history Sold: The centerpiece of Julien's Auctions' Icons and Idols event over the weekend was the original mechatronic model of E.T.

created by Carlo Rambaldi, which sold for $2.56 million, according to the auction house Sold: The centerpiece of Julien's Auctions' Icons and Idols event over the weekend was the original mechatronic model of E.T.