flamestodust: Rare Lord Of The Rings Collectibles Go Under The Hammer For Charity

Sunday, 31 July 2011

Rare Lord Of The Rings Collectibles Go Under The Hammer For Charity

Today is your last chance to bid on a selection of rare Lord of the Rings and other film collectibles to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Photo: Orlando Bloom-signed Legolas Statue
Legolas signed by Orlando Bloom

California-based company Sideshow Collectibles has announced a plan to increase its yearly donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation with the help of fans and collectors. In the past, the company donated the $5,000 sum needed to fulfill one child’s wish, but Sideshow’s goal for 2011 is to raise over $25,000, enough to support at least five wishes, by sponsoring a ‘Collect For Life’ Auction with 100% of proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Going under the hammer are a series of rare artist proof miniatures, as well as a polystone statue of LOTR’s Legolas signed by Orlando Bloom. Also in the auction is a James Bond miniature signed by actor Richard Kiel, an Alien Vs Predator tile signed by Lance Henriksen and a life-size Hellboy prop signed by Ron Perlman.

Photo: Ron Perlman-signed Hellboy Prop
Hellboy prop signed by Ron Perlman

As a firm supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s mission, Sideshow Collectibles President Greg Anzalone states, “We believe in the work that Make-A-Wish is doing, and we’re proud to support them. The wishes that they grant are much more than just a fun couple of days to these kids and their families. Wishes allow these kids to set aside their struggle and live their dreams for a day ? many times when days are limited.”

The auction can be accessed here, but be quick, it ends today.

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