The suit worn by Lynda Carter as TV’s Wonder Woman will be sold at an auction next month and is expected to make hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The suit comes with the character’s signature Bracelets of Submission that protect the superhero from damage.
A $25,000 opening bid is listed by Julien’s Auctions, who are selling the suit as the top item in their Channel Surfing: A Broadcast to Binge TV-themed auction on May 7 to 8.
The costume was worn by Lynda Carter from 1975 to 1979. Image courtesy of Julien’s Auctions.
The costume consists of a strapless bodysuit, largely in poly-satin, with a lurex belt – complete with loop for the Lasso of Truth.
Black marker has been used to label the costume “Lynda”.
Julien’s Auctions said: “This uniform and Carter’s portrayal of Wonder Woman (including her legendary “spin” transformation) are some of the most iconic imagery of 70’s television and superhero iconography that have lasted and endured over the last 50 years.”
Wonder Woman could use the Bracelets of Submission to deflect bullets. Image courtesy of Julien’s Auctions.
The bracelets are made from hammered brass. They were not used on screen and may have been made for a photoshoot.
All the items come from the Warner Brothers Archive.
To complete the look you can bid to win a Wonder Woman tiara and a pair of her boots, each expected to make as much as $30,000. A Lasso of Truth carries the same estimate.
That’s a $290,000 costume if all the estimates are on point.
You throw it, it comes back. The Bat-o-Rang was flung around in the 60s Batman series. Image courtesy Julien’s Auctions.
Also catching the eye of TV superhero fans are several items from the iconic 1960s Batman adaptation, including a Riddler costume ($30,000 top estimate) and a Bat-o-Rang signed by Robin actor Burt Ward.
Other small-screen legends represented include Gunsmoke, MAS*H, Bewitched and Star Trek.
TV collectibles have performed well in recent years. Last year, a huge Game of Thrones auction became the second highest grossing entertainment auction of all time by bringing in $21.1 million.
