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SpongeBob SquarePants "Help Wanted" SpongeBob Pilot Episode Production Cel with Master Background (Nick...
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SpongeBob SquarePants "Help Wanted" SpongeBob Pilot Episode Production Cel with Master Background (Nickelodeon, 1997/1999). "Go on and fetch me a... hydro-dynamic spatula...with port-and-starboard attachments, and....uh, turbo drive." SpongeBob enthusiastically takes notes in this fantastic hand-painted production cel from the pilot episode "Help Wanted," featuring the iconic character on a terrific Master background of the entrance of the Krusty Krab. Created by Stephen Hillenburg (1961 - 2018), a former marine biology teacher, this world-famous show premiered on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, with "Help Wanted" as the first segment. Appearing at about the 4:42 mark, this 12-field cel has the passionate SpongeBob ready to take on Mr. Krabs task, taking notes with a figure size of 4" x 5". The Master background shows a detailed image of the entrance done in gouache on a 13.25" x 10.5" background board. The cel is taped to the background with archival artist tape. In Very Good condition with minor handling and edge wear from production.Auction Info
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