‘Cracking auction, Gromit!’ Original Aardman puppets go under the hammer

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: entertainment-sports · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:41:31 GMT

Wallace and Gromit stop-motion models and other beloved creations raise money to train new generations of animators Wallace’s reaction as the auction got into full swing might have been a trademark “good grief!” – and the enthusiasm of some of the bidding could have caused even the phlegmatic Gromit to show surprise.Fans of Wallace and Gromit and other beloved creations of Aardman Animations seized the chance to grab souvenirs when more than 200 pieces – including Wallace, Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run puppets from Aardman productions – went under the hammer on Thursday. Continue reading...

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