In One Ear: Need a coat?

Another memorabilia gem from the “The Goonies” is about to hit the auction block on Aug. 15: Propstore in Los Angeles is offering Data’s Stunt Coat (worn by Ke Huy Quan playing Data) at a starting bid of $12,000. The coat is expected to fetch $25,000 to $50,000.

The Propstore’s “expert’s notes” on the item are as follows: “ ... Data wore his coat in numerous scenes throughout the film as he and the Goonies searched for One-Eyed Willy’s treasure. This olive green, cotton-and-polyester blend double-breasted trench coat (size 34 S) is emblazoned with 28 distinct patches. Each patch was selected from leftover costume materials from previous productions.

“For example, Data’s ‘Artanis Productions (‘Sinatra’ spelled backward) is believed to come from the 1965 film ‘None But the Brave,’ while an Apollo 18 patch was likely made for the 1985 mini-series ‘Space.’ The coat is marked ‘stunt’ and ‘ No. 3’ on the interior.

“It exhibits some signs of wear from age and intentional distressing, including tears and fraying to the edges of the bottom and sleeves, and staining in shades of red, black and brown throughout the piece. The staining may have occurred after production.”

And, a Propstore reminder for those with abundant piggy banks: “The reality of owning an authentic prop or costume from your favorite movie could be just a call or click away ...” (Photo: Propstore)