Own Hollywood History: the Iconic Fat Bastard Costume Hits the Auction Block
By Chloe Bennett
The secondary market for screen-used movie props often favors sci-fi blasters, superhero armor, or fantasy weaponry. Comedy artifacts rarely draw comparable archival attention. Yet the Austin Powers memorabilia cycle has developed a distinct cult economy over the past decade. Serious collectors view the Fat Bastard suit not merely as a gag wardrobe, but as a monument to pre-CGI physical transformation.
Myers conceived the character during production development for The Spy Who Shagged Me as an exaggerated antithesis to Austin Powers’ suave, mod sensibilities. The Scottish operative needed to look repulsive yet fully functional within rapid-fire slapstick sequences. Surviving documentation from the production indicates that multiple iterations of the character suit were built to withstand intense studio lighting, stunt work, and Myers’ expressive physical comedy. The primary screen-used lot includes the primary torso piece, custom-tailored tartan fabric, and detailed fabrications designed to simulate extreme corpulence.
Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.
