We previously reported that since True Blood is ending or meeting the “true death,” items from the sets are being auctioned by HBO. The network has partnered with ScreenBid offering for bid some of the most memorable merchandise from the show’s seven seasons.
In anticipation of the auction beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 20, The Vault exclusively has two items to share that can be yours with the winning bid, a Steve Newlin sign and outfit.
Item #1: Steve Newlin sign from the StAke House:
Vampires beware! This sign is from one of the deadliest anti-vampire shops this side of daylight – the StAke House.
The sign is 19.5 x 19.5 inches. Made of heavy cardboard. Double Sided. One of two available. Comes with hanging hook.
The StAke House sprung up after Russell Edgington killed a newscaster on live television, sparking a new wave of fear among humans. Because vampires laugh at ordinary weapons, humans armed themselves with specialty products like UV lights, wooden bullets, and, of course, the StAke House’s signature item, stakes.
Item #2: Steve Newlin Outfit:
Steve Newlin delivered his now-famous “I am a gay vampire American” speech to Jason while wearing this outfit. In Season 5, Episode 1 of True Blood, Steve has gone from being Rev. Newlin, the head of the Fellowship of the Sun, to a vampire. And he shows up at Jason’s house wearing these olive pleated Club Room wool trousers, small Banana Republic silk/cotton/cashmere lavender sweater, and small Banana Republic purple plaid long-sleeved shirt. Steve wore this outfit onscreen during the memorable scene. The outfit shared screen time with Jason and Jessica.
Here’s more information about the auction and what else is up for bid:
After seven extraordinary seasons, the award-winning HBO series True Blood will end its successful run on Sunday, August 24. To commemorate this occasion, leading Hollywood collectibles auction site ScreenBid will host an online auction of more than 1,500 props, set decoration items, wardrobe pieces and other memorabilia straight from the set of True Blood. Launching on Wednesday, August 20, the auction will run for five days and close on Monday, August 25, the night after the beloved series airs its final episode.
In this one-time online auction, True Blood’s dedicated fans will be able to bid for a massive array of items from set, including the following:
- Eric’s throne
- The contract that Warlow makes to “own” Sookie
- Arlene’s wedding gown
- Vampire fangs
- Cartons of Tru Blood
- Items from the set of Merlotte’s and Fangtasia
- Wardrobe pieces from several major characters from the series
- Signed memorabilia
Fans can preview the auction online now at www.screenbid.com. New items will be added to the site daily leading into the launch tomorrow, August 20.