Original Mr Blobby costume from the 90s sells for whopping £62,000 on eBay
An original Mr Blobby costume has sold for a staggering £62,101 on eBay.
Fans had rushed to snap up the piece of TV memorabilia, with the lucky winner securing it on Thursday after 178 bids.
Mr Blobby found fame alongside Noel Edmonds in Noel's House Party in the 90s but went on to become a star in his own right, with his own merchandise and TV appearances.
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The massive pink outfit listed on eBay was an original costume from the mid-1990s, which was made by the BBC's costume supplier for an overseas version of the show.
"Unfortunately before it could be delivered the overseas show was cancelled and neither the broadcaster or the BBC's production team wanted it – so it sat in my office until a move meant it came home with me some years ago," they said.
The seller – blobby01 – said the yellow-spotted outfit needed to go as they were now moving house.
They also warned that whoever won Blobby would have to sign an agreement as the character is trademarked, and therefore subject to copyright.
"This costume/prop can only be for personal home display use," the listing said.
"There can be no unauthorised use – including but not limited to hiring out, lending, public exhibition or any performances.
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"The buyer will be required to sign their agreement of this."
The auction had attracted a lot of attention online, with fans on social media reminiscing about the colourful character.
After news of the sale emerged, Mr Blobby even made a surprise appearance on This Morning, causing chaos as he crashed around on the set.
Watch: Watch Mr Blobby cause chaos on This Morning live on air