Gallery: Prepare Your Wallet for This Massive Auction of Vintage Cartoon Stills
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions01Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels 1977
'Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels' Publicity Cel (1977) This cel of superhero Captain Caveman has been placed over a hand-painted production background. It is, however, sadly lacking in teen angels. Estimated Value: $500+ (Expand gallery to fullscreen for larger images.)
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions02Challenge of the SuperFriends 1978
'Challenge of the SuperFriends' Title Cel (1978) This panel from the Hanna-Barbera show, in which the Justice League of America duked it out against the Legion of Doom, is hand painted. Estimated Value: $2,500+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions03Hong Kong Phooey 1974
'Hong Kong Phooey' Cover Page Cel (1974) This piece from 'Hong Kong Phooey' is, according to Heritage, one of the rarest associated with the show. It's a hand-painted cel that was used as a cover page for the development script from back when the working title was still 'Kung Fooey.' Estimated Value: $1,000+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions04Inch High Private Eye 1973
'Inch High Private Eye' Main Title Cel (1973) This image of Inch High is actually two-and-a-half inches tall. Estimated Value: $1,500+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions05Interjections! Schoolhouse Rock 1974
"Interjections!" 'Schoolhouse Rock' Storyboards (1974) Do you know how a bill gets passed? If so, it might be because of 'Schoolhouse Rock.' The same can be said for "Interjections!"—another classic segment/lesson from the educational show. Estimated Value: $500+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions06Star Trek 1973
'Star Trek' Production Title Cel Setup and Master Background (1973) This title cel is from the animated continuation of the live-action 'Star Trek' series. Estimated Value: $2,500+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions07Laff-A-Lympics Yogi's Yahooeys Mini-Pan 1977
'Laff-A-Lympics Yogi's Yahooeys Mini-Pan' Production Cel (1977) This promo cel comes from Hanna-Barbera's answer to ABC's *Battle of the Network Stars*. Estimated Value: $750+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions08Scooby-Doo and Friends 1976
Scooby-Doo and Friends (1976) This is, according to Heritage, a very rare hand-inked/painted publicity cell of Fred Flintstone, Yogi Bear, Barney Rubble, and Scooby-Doo. Estimated Value: $500+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions09Scooby-Doo Where Are You 1969
'Scooby Doo, Where Are You!' Publicity Cel (1969) This cel of Freddie, Scooby Doo, Fred, Velma, Daphne, and Shaggy in the Mystery Machine was used to publicize the show. (Not pictured: Scooby Snacks.) Estimated Value: $750+
Photos by courtesy of Heritage Auctions10The Perils of Penelope Pitstop 1969
'The Perils of Penelope Pitstop' Cover Page Cel (1969) Signed by Janet Waldo (voice of Penelope Pitstop) and Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, this cel was also featured in the book 'The Art of Hanna-Barbera.' Estimated Value: $750+
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