Bid on Aardman’s Beloved Characters This September; 50th Anniversary Auction!

Posted on September 4, 2026 by James Moore-McDermott in Auction News

Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, has partnered with Aardman to present a landmark live auction on September 24, 2026. Featuring over 220 pieces spanning the studio’s 50-year history, including pieces from nearly every Aardman production, this first-of-its-kind sale will be open to bidders worldwide, with every lot starting at just £100.

Bidding opens today, September 4, as Aardman celebrates its 50th anniversary. For five decades, the award winning studio has created unforgettable characters and stories through its unmistakable style of stop-motion animation. From Morph and Chicken Run to Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, its creations have become part of childhoods around the world, inspiring affection and nostalgia across generations.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Leading the collection are three instantly recognisable characters from the latest chapter in Aardman’s Wallace & Gromit franchise, Vengeance Most Fowl (2024). Highlights include a screen-matched Wallace stop-motion puppet, a Gromit puppet and a Feathers McGraw puppet complete with his signature red-glove disguise.

The auction will also feature a Shaun the Sheep stop-motion puppet from Directors Matthew Walker and Steve Cox’s upcoming film, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (2026). First introduced in Nick Park’s Academy Award-winning Wallace & Gromit short A Close Shave (1995), Shaun went on to become one of Aardman’s most beloved characters, starring in his own series and two feature films. The upcoming third film will bring him back to Mossy Bottom Farm for a new Halloween adventure launching in cinemas later this month.

Completing the announced highlights are original clay Morph and Chas stop-motion puppets made by Aardman co-founder Peter Lord. The iconic pair represent the character who began Aardman’s on-screen story and remain closely associated with the studio nearly 50 years after Morph first appeared in 1977.

The auction will conclude with a live event on September 24, 2026, with global online, absentee, and telephone bidding available to bidders worldwide.

Proceeds from the auction will be invested in talent development initiatives across Aardman, including bursaries at its world-class training facility, the Aardman Academy, skills development programmes, and opportunities for emerging filmmakers, helping to broaden access to careers in animation and nurture the next generation of creative talent.

Registration is now open, and the full catalog is available at https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/549. Those who register here will also be entered into a giveaway competition for a chance to win a Blue Teapot from Shaun the Sheep (TV Series, 2007-2025). Terms & conditions applied.

Top items to be sold at the Propstore auction:

WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (2024) Screen-matched Wallace Stop-Motion Puppet
WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (2024) Gromit Stop-Motion Puppet
WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL (2024) Feathers McGraw Stop-Motion Puppet
SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM (2026) Shaun Stop-Motion Puppet
MORPH (1977-PRESENT DAY) Original clay Morph and Chas Stop Motion Puppets made by Peter Lord

Stephen Lane, Propstore CEO, commented on the upcoming event: “Propstore is delighted to partner with Aardman on this landmark auction celebrating the studio’s 50th anniversary. The collection traces Aardman’s remarkable creative history, from original Morph and Chas models made by Peter Lord to instantly recognisable characters including Wallace, Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Feathers McGraw. These puppets hold a special place in the hearts of generations of fans, and with every lot starting at £100, we’re excited to offer collectors around the world the chance to own a piece of Aardman history.”

Ngaio Harding-Hill, Aardman, Director Attractions & Live Experiences and Archive: “The Aardman 50th anniversary auction is an unprecedented opportunity to own a part of the studio’s 50-year history. The collection has been carefully curated by the studio’s creative talent and includes contributions, such as an original Nick Park sketch, produced in celebration of this unique moment to connect with our fans. Proceeds from the auction will be invested in talent development initiatives across Aardman, including bursaries at our world-class training facility, the Aardman Academy, meaning every sale is contributing to nurturing the next generation of animation talent.”