Whether it’s James Bond, Batman or Star Wars, film and television buff David Limburg knows a lot about them.
He has, after all, been collecting memorabilia from such iconic shows for more than 30 years. And now, Gerry Anderson, creator of Thunderbirds, is calling on Mr Limburg’s expertise.
Mr Limburg has been appointed by Mr Anderson — who recently left his base at Pinewood Studios after almost 40 years — to help sell some of his memorabilia at an auction this weekend. Items include Lady Penelope’s Rolls Royce, a solid silver FAB 1 number plate, and a 1962 cartoon of the set of Stingray by the late Derek Meddings, responsible for many of the special effects on Mr Anderson’s shows.
“The call from Gerry came completely out of the blue,” Mr Limburg, 42, tells People. “I was shocked. It was a massive compliment. I am a huge fan of Gerry so this is like a dream come true for me.”
Mr Limburg, who lives in Woodford Green, Essex, started selling film and TV memorabilia in 1989, aged 25. “I began going to sci-fi fairs and didn’t like the attitude of the sales people or the prices, so I decide to sell myself — and cheaper.”
He now runs SanteClaus, a business and website specialising in film and TV memorabilia. “It’s not quite the name you would expect but I wanted to make it Christmas every day, even though I am Jewish.”
He has spent the past few months preparing for the auction, taking place at the Battersea Arts Centre, South-West London, on Saturday.
