JULIEN's AUCTIONS ANNOUNCES KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION

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JULIEN'S AUCTIONS ANNOUNCES "KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION"
27.08.2026 / 17:05 CET/CEST
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VISIONARY SCI-FI FILMMAKER SOMPOTE SANDS' PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ULTRAMAN HISTORY HEADS TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME COMMEMORATING THE PIONEERING FRANCHISE'S 60^TH ANNIVERSARY Rare Ultraman Promotional Flying Miniatures, Design Statues, Masks, Production Suits, Figurines, 3-D Paintings of Ultraman, Pigmon & Alien Baltan by Famed Designer Tohl Narita, Hand-Painted Original Poster Artwork & Beyond from Iconic Films Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders, Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen, Jumborg Ace & Giant and More Plus, Archival Treasures from the Golden Age & Shōwa Era of Japanese Cinema Such as Sands' Script & Petri 7 35mm Camera Used on the Set of the 1962 Film Classic King Kong vs. Godzilla , 1970s Era Vintage Kaiju Figures & Collectibles Including Bullmark, Bandai, Popy and More, Theatrical Posters Collection including Hand-Painted 1962/63 Japanese Films Poster with the Signatures of Akira Kurosawa, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya and Other Legendary Directors EXCLUSIVE LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION EVENT
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Julien's Auctions, the leading international entertainment auction house, announced today the Sci-Fi auction event of the season "KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION" an exclusive live auction taking place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Los Angeles and online at juliensauctions^th anniversary of Ultraman. Since the premiere of Ultraman in 1966 (photo left: Ultraman Ace vending machine statue from Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen premiere), this cornerstone of Japanese pop culture has become an international phenomenon, generating a billion-dollar merchandising industry and spawning numerous sequels, spin-offs, and tributes worldwide and influencing anime, manga and the modern era of sci-fi filmmaking with blockbusters Power Rangers, Pacific Rim, and Ready Player One among others. (photo right: photo of young Sompote Sands on-set of 1962's King Kong and Godzilla, as part of a group of behind-the-scenes photos of the film being offered at auction) "Sompote Sands was Southeast Asia's Steven Spielberg, a pioneer in science fiction filmmaking whose films blending Thai folklore storytelling and practical special effects wizardry filled audiences with cinematic wonder," said Catherine Williamson, Managing Director of Entertainment, Julien's Auctions. "This exceptional auction of artifacts from his film career and notably his cinematic contributions to the Ultraman franchise will not only excite fans and collectors of the worldwide cultural icon but also the booming global toy collectibles market with Sands' collection of rare film props, action figures and movie memorabilia from the cross-cultural Golden Age of Southeast Asian sci-fi film productions coming to auction for the first time." Auction highlights include: Original Production Suits, Masks, Props & Miniatures and Statues

An Ultraseven production mask from Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen , built of fiberglass with internal wiring for illuminated eyes and jewel. In the film, Ultraseven is one of the six Ultras that the Mother of Ultra sends from M78 to Earth to team up with Hanuman in order to defeat an army of kaiju that has emerged from the planet's interior. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
An original Ultraman promotional flying miniature used to promote Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen, later hand-painted for director Sompote Sands' personal museum. Miniatures in this same style can be seen in the film as the Ultra Brothers fly to Earth to arrive for battle, and after they are victorious and returning to their home planet. (estimate: $1,000–$2,000)
The original Jumborg Ace production suit torso, worn in Jumborg Ace & Giant , comprising a custom neoprene wetsuit and fiberglass/resin helmet. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000) In the film, Jumborg Ace (performed by Naoki Tachibana) is deployed to fight against the kaiju minions of Demon Go-Ne, who descend upon Earth in order to steal power for Demon Go-Ne's solar lens on the moon.
A Jumborg Ace plaster mask, possibly created as a prototype for the graveyard scene where Demon Go-Ne vows revenge against Jumborg Ace for killing her kaiju colleagues in Jumborg Ace & Giant. (estimate: $300–$500)
A massive Ultraman Jack vending machine statue from the 1974 premiere of Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen at Bangkok's Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
A "Fighting Star" fighter jet miniature from the production of Jumborg Ace & Giant seen throughout the film during kaiju battles. The jet is flown by members of the PAT (Protective Attacking Team) as they assist the giant heroes Jumborg Ace, the Giant, and Yak Wat Pho as they battle the various villains threatening the Earth. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
The original sword prop made of carved resin/fiberglass composite with hand-painted detailing used by the villainous kaiju Jum Killer, Jr. in Jumborg Ace & Giant (estimate: $700–$900)
A crocodile SFX Eye with static crocodile eye prop used for close-up shots related to the production of Sompote Sands' many crocodile related films-Crocodile (1980), Chalawan (1972), Krai Thong (1980), Crocodile Therakwad (1982), and Krai Thong 2 (1985). The SFX eye comprised of a metal mount opens and closes its eyelid via built-in hydraulics. (estimate: $500–$700)

Original Artwork by legendary Ultraman character designer Tohl Narita

An original three-dimensional painting of Ultraman signed by Narita and acquired directly from the artist. (estimate: $10,000–$20,000)
An original three-dimensional painting of Pigmon, signed by Narita and dated May 1990, featuring a handwritten note. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
An original late period three-dimensional painting of Alien Baltan featuring the kaiju floating in space above the planet Earth. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
An Ultraseven prototype design statue in solid resin, created by Narita as an early concept for the 1967 television series. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)

Original Poster Artwork

The hand-painted original poster artwork for Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders, used for the Thai one-sheet poster. (estimate: $800–$1,000)
The hand-painted original poster artwork for Jumborg Ace & Giant, signed by the artist in Thai. (estimate: $800–$1,000)

Scripts & Behind ‐ the ‐ Scenes Treasures

Sompote Sands' personal Japanese production script for 1962's King Kong vs. Godzilla, where he worked on as a production assistant, annotated in his hand and accompanied by a framed on-set photo. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000) (
A one-of-a-kind hand-painted and signed poster listing 1962/63 Japanese films, with the signatures of Akira Kurosawa, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya and other legendary directors. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
Sompote Sands' personal Petri 7 "Green-O-Matic" 35mm camera, photo-matched to his time on the set of King Kong vs. Godzilla. (estimate: $300–$500)

Vintage Kaiju Figures & Collectibles

100 lots of rare and vintage sofubi figures of kaiju and heroes from franchises such as Ultraman, Godzilla including Banpresto and Bandai releases from 1983–2000, and more (each lot estimate range: $400–$600)

Film Posters Archive

A comprehensive archive of theatrical posters from Sompote Sands' career, including Tah Tien (signed by Sands), Jumborg Ace & Giant, Crocodile (uncensored version), Magic Lizard, and more (total 16 posters). (estimate: $300–$500)

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION "KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION"
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