Catwoman Costume

This amazing Catwoman costume worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns was sold by Profiles in History last month.  This was designed by Bob Ringwood.

The latex and PVC used in these costumes tends to deteriorate quite badly.  There was a Catwoman costume in MoMA's Tim Burton Exhibition that was in very poor condition.  This costume has clearly been well cared for.  It's still as beautiful as it appeared in the film so it's no surprise that after buyer's premiums this sold for over $30,000.

POTA Chimp Greaves

I won these fiberglass chimp greaves in an eBay auction from Studio Props. They were designed by Oscar-winner Colleen Atwood for Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes.

These have clearly seen some action! Greaves are a piece of armour designed to protect the lower leg. These ones have some fantastic ape and bamboo designs on them. The inside is labeled "Keiffer." Dennis Keiffer was a stunt person on the film playing an ape. It's great to be able to match these to a performer!

These have some strange black rivets and remnants of black felt attached to them. I can only guess but maybe these were part of some stunt or FX rigging. There are several sequences with apes running or on horses that might have required special rigs.

These will make great companions to the chimp chest armour that I already have. I hope to build a full chimp warrior costume. 

POTA Chimp Armour

I purchased this from Studio Props on eBay.  These are pieces of fiberglass Chimp armour from Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes.  These were created by Oscar-winning costume designer, Colleen Atwood.