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HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY ORIGINAL PRODUCTION / LICENSING REFERENCE PHOTO ARCHIVE – 49 PIECES An exceptional archive of original Hellboy II: The Golden Army production reference material, supplied directly to an official licensee for use in the development of licensed collectibles. The collection consists of 49 production, character and creature reference images, providing highly detailed visual reference for Hellboy and numerous characters, creatures, costumes and production elements from Guillermo del Toro\'s 2008 film. THE ARCHIVE INCLUDES
- 39 large-format production reference photographs measuring approximately 17\" × 11\"
- 9 character study photographs measuring approximately 10\" × 8\"
- 1 large Hellboy portrait measuring approximately 19\" × 17\", printed on thin card stock and featuring the Hellboy II: The Golden Army logo
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION REFERENCE MATERIAL The 39 large-format photographs are particularly interesting. Each carries its original digital production filename printed in the lower front margin and bears the production restriction stamp: CONCEPT ONLY
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FOR REPRODUCTION These are not commercially issued publicity photographs. They were supplied directly to an official licensee as reference material for licensed product development and have remained together since that time. The archive contains exceptionally detailed character and creature imagery, including close-up facial and makeup studies, costume and prop details, full-character views and other reference photography intended to assist in the accurate development of licensed merchandise. The collection includes extensive reference photography of Hellboy, together with numerous other principal characters and creatures from the production. LARGE HELLBOY PORTRAIT Also included is a separate approximately 19\" × 17\" Hellboy portrait, printed on thin card stock. This striking image features a large close-up portrait of Hellboy with the official Hellboy II: The Golden Army logo printed at the lower right. PROVENANCE This complete archive was supplied directly to an official Hellboy II: The Golden Army licensee during development of licensed merchandise for the film. The collection is being offered complete and intact as a 49-piece archive. Unlike commercially distributed promotional photographs, these materials were supplied for professional product-development use. The original production filenames, restricted-reproduction markings and direct licensee provenance provide compelling evidence of their original purpose and history. A fascinating and substantial archive of behind-the-scenes reference material from one of Guillermo del Toro\'s most visually distinctive productions. The photographs shown are the actual items being offered. Please examine all images carefully for content and condition.
