"The Boys": Homelander's suit sparks collector battle amid auction
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- An auction for props from the Amazon Prime Video series "The Boys" is underway, featuring over 200 items.
- The iconic suit worn by the character Homelander was the subject of a viral hoax claiming it sold for $10 billion, but legitimate bids are much lower.
- The highest current legitimate offer for Homelander's suit exceeds $17,000, with estimates ranging from $40,000 to $80,000.
The iconic suit worn by Homelander, the central character in Amazon Prime Video's superhero series "The Boys," has become a focal point in a major auction of production items. The series, created by Eric Kripke, has concluded its filming, leading to a significant collection of costumes, props, and set pieces being made available to the public through a specialized auction house, Propstore. This event offers fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of the show's production history.
Interest in Homelander's suit surged dramatically following viral social media posts that falsely claimed it had fetched an astonishing $10 billion. This figure, however, was the result of a collective online prank involving fake bids that temporarily distorted the auction's automated system. Despite the misinformation, the genuine interest in the suit remains exceptionally high. The current legitimate highest bid has surpassed $17,000, a substantial sum that is expected to climb as the auction deadline approaches.
Propstore specialists estimate that the final sale price for Homelander's suit could range between $40,000 and $80,000. This valuation reflects the character's significant cultural impact and the show's global popularity. The auction features more than 200 original items from "The Boys," including costumes worn by other prominent characters such as Queen Maeve, Black Noir, Soldier Boy, and Firecracker, all of whom played key roles in the series' success.
Beyond the main cast's attire, the auction also includes wardrobe pieces belonging to Billy Butcher, the series' anti-hero protagonist, and a replica of his recognizable coat. The collection extends to various objects that helped build the fictional world of Vought International, the powerful corporation at the center of "The Boys." The auction, which includes items related to "The Seven," the show's fictional superhero team, will conclude on June 30, offering dedicated fans a chance to acquire unique memorabilia from the acclaimed series.
Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.