'The Walking Dead Universe Auction' Brings $1.96 Million at Heritage Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Fans from around the world bid on iconic props, costumes and vehicles from AMC’s groundbreaking franchise DOWNLOAD DIGITAL PRESS KIT DALLAS, Texas (Nov. 5 2025) — The dead walked — and collectors followed — as Heritage Auctions and AMC Networks' Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The Walking Dead Universe Auction realized $1.96 million with buyer's premium across 892 lots, drawing 1,840 bidders worldwide. Held Oct. 30–Nov. 1, the event marked a landmark celebration of one of television's most influential, expansive and enduring franchises. Leading the results was Rick Grimes' (Andrew Lincoln) hero .357 Magnum revolver, which sold for $125,000, followed by Negan's (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) "Lucille" baseball bat, which brought $100,000. Also commanding top prices were Daryl Dixon's (Norman Reedus) hero crossbow, which realized $35,000, and the custom Pontiac GTO signed by Andrew Lincoln from Season 1, which sold for $31,250. Vehicles proved especially popular, with Althea's MRAP from Fear the Walking Dead matching that total at $31,250. Other highlights included Negan's signature ensemble and action "Lucille" bat ($30,000), another of Daryl Dixon's early-series crossbows ($27,500), and Michonne's (Danai Gurira) hero katana and sheath, which achieved $25,000. Daryl's signature leather vest from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon realized $25,000, while Rick's non-firing .357 Magnum brought $20,625. Among the most recognizable items from the franchise's history, the "Teddy Bear Girl" walker costume, from the pilot episode, sold for $19,375, underscoring the enduring power of The Walking Dead's earliest imagery. "This event proved that The Walking Dead is more than a television series. It's a cultural phenomenon," says Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President at Heritage Auctions. "The response from fans and collectors was extraordinary. Every bid reflected a personal connection to the show and the characters that redefined modern television." Rob Fox, Executive Vice President of Production for AMC Networks and AMC Studios, adds: "Seeing the excitement and emotion these pieces inspired among fans has been incredible. Each prop and costume represents a piece of storytelling history, and Heritage has given these artifacts a second life with the people who love them most." From Rick's revolver to Daryl's crossbows, Michonne's katana to Negan's Lucille, The Walking Dead Universe Auction offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to claim their piece of AMC's legendary saga, proving that, even after 15 years, this universe remains very much alive. Complete result for Heritage Auctions' and AMC Networks' Oct. 30-Nov. 1 The Walking Dead Universe Auction can be found here. About The Walking Dead Universe AMC Networks' The Walking Dead Universe (TWDU) encompasses the popular Emmy® Award-winning The Walking Dead series and spinoff series focused on some of the most beloved Walking Dead characters. Over 11 seasons, The Walking Dead became a cultural phenomenon and the most successful series in the history of cable television as well as the first cable series to become the No. 1 show in all of television. The series, based on Robert Kirkman's acclaimed comic book, follows Rick Grimes and his band of survivors as they struggle to survive in an apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. Current series in TWDU, helmed by Chief Content Officer Scott M. Gimple, include The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, starring and executive produced by Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride and currently filming its fourth season in Spain; The Walking Dead: Dead City, starring and executive produced by Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan and currently in production on its third season; and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, starring and executive produced by Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln. Past series in the Universe include Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond and Tales of the Walking Dead. Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world's largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Heritage also enjoys the highest Online traffic and dollar volume of any auction house on earth (source: SimilarWeb and Hiscox Report). The Internet's most popular auction-house website, HA.com, has more than 2 million registered bidder-members and searchable free archives of 7,000,000 past auction records with prices realized, descriptions and enlargeable photos. Reproduction rights routinely granted to media for photo credit. For breaking stories, follow us: HA.com/Facebook and HA.com/Twitter . Link to this release or view prior press releases . Hi-Res images available: Christina Rees, Director of Public Relations and Communications 214-409-1341; CRees@HA.com