Original Wallace and Gromit puppets sell at auction to fund animation training
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Original Wallace and Gromit puppets sell at auction to fund animation training

1 hour ago · Originally published 24 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: ‘Cracking auction, Gromit!’ Original Aardman puppets go under the hammer
More than 200 puppets from Aardman Animations, including Wallace, Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep, have been sold at auction to raise money for training new animators. The sale of these iconic models provides a sustainable way to support the future of the industry while giving fans a chance to own a piece of film history.
Source: The Guardian UK Bristol
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