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.

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The movie prop Steven Spielberg called the eighth wonder

Original animatronic model used in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film ET sells for almost $4 million at Julien's auction - ABC News

Original animatronic model used in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film ET sells for almost $4 million at Julien's auction - ABC News

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