TL;DR
- AMC and Heritage Auctions are holding The Walking Dead Universe Auction, offering over 1,000 props, costumes, set pieces, and vehicles from across the franchise.
- Iconic items up for bid include Rick Grimes’ sheriff’s hat and .357 Magnum, Daryl Dixon’s crossbow and vest, Negan’s barbed-wire baseball bat “Lucille,” Michonne’s katana, and more.
- The auction runs from October 6 to November 1, 2025, exclusively online via Heritage Auctions.
- Among the highest-profile lots is a 1971 Pontiac Tempest used in the series, with a starting bid of $25,000.
What’s Up for Auction — Standout Items & Treasures from the Series
The auction spans the entire Walking Dead universe, including properties from the original 11 seasons and multiple spinoffs such as Fear the Walking Dead, Daryl Dixon, The Ones Who Live, and Dead City.
Some of the most coveted and headline items include:
- Rick Grimes’ Sheriff Hat & Hero .357 Magnum from Season 1
- Daryl Dixon’s Crossbow & Vest sets, along with related gear
- Negan’s Lucille (barbed-wire baseball bat), one of the most symbolic props in the franchise
- Michonne’s Katana & associated costume elements
- Glenn Rhee’s guitar (with a starting bid around $1,000)
- Zombie masks, prosthetics, walker effects spanning many seasons
- Vehicles and large set pieces, including the 1971 Pontiac Tempest used in the show’s premiere (starting bid $25,000)
- Dale’s RV (Winnebago) and other cars from the show
These are all drawn from AMC’s official archives, ensuring authenticity and connection to the on-screen world.
When & How the Auction Works
The Walking Dead Universe Auction is open October 6 through November 1, 2025. Bidding is conducted online via Heritage Auctions’ platform (HA.com).
In advance of the full auction, there are VIP preview receptions: in New York (October 8) and Beverly Hills (October 23). Public viewing of select items is available in Beverly Hills from October 16–24.
Why This Matters — Cultural, Collectible & Fan Significance
- A chance to own history: For fans, this is a rare opportunity to physically own a piece of The Walking Dead legacy—tools, weapons, costumes, and even vehicles that appeared on screen.
- Celebrating 15 years: The auction aligns with the 15-year anniversary of The Walking Dead, a milestone that the franchise and fans are commemorating.
- Collector value & rarity: Many of these items are one-of-a-kind “hero” props or perfectly preserved costumes, which can carry significant premiums in the collector market.
- Storytelling & authenticity: The auction lets viewers connect tangibly with iconic characters and moments—Rick’s hat, Lucille, the walker masks—that helped define the show’s visual and emotional identity.
- Boosting franchise fandom: Even after the original show ended in 2022, the Walking Dead universe lives on in spinoffs. This event helps maintain fan engagement and reaffirms the show’s cultural footprint.
