A life-size Batman outfit and a painting of Jackson as a king (of pop?) are among the items being auctioned. The items will be on exhibit until April 21, when they will be auctioned live over four days to bidders from around the world.
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James Comisar, a curator and owner of one of the world's largest collections of pop culture, attended the preview, which includes some of Jackson's outfits.
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A bust of Jackson used as a prop in the 1988 movie "Moonwalker."
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The auction is an attempt to address Jackson's financial troubles, amassed through shopping sprees and legal troubles.
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An oil-on-canvas triptych by artist David Nordahl is being auctioned.
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The interior of one of two limousines that are being sold.
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A model castle is included in the auction, which is being run by Julien's Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house that caters to celebrities.
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The platinum albums for Jackson's "Bad" are included.
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A Rolls Royce limousine is for sale. The items to be auctioned are on display at an abandoned mall.
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Every king needs his crown and scepter. And iconic diamond-studded glove.
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A security guard at the exhibit hall says of the items: "I try not to look at these. They give me nightmares."
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