Authentic ILM Crew T-Shirt – From a Retired Model Shop Sculptor

This is a genuine Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) visual effects crew t-shirt, originally issued only to the artists who worked on specific film projects. These shirts were never sold to the public and are extremely rare, making them true behind-the-scenes artifacts from some of the most iconic movies of the last four decades.

Each shirt in this collection belonged to my uncle, a sculptor in ILM’s legendary model shop. He worked on dozens of major films from the late 1980s through the mid-2010s, including entries in the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises. These shirts were worn during production and have since been gently used and washed. Any notable wear, stains, or flaws will be clearly shown in photos and mentioned below.

Whether you’re a collector of movie memorabilia or just want a wearable piece of VFX history, these shirts are a rare chance to own a slice of the magic that brought your favorite films to life.

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