BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – Tuesday November 23, 2010. MONKEY SUIT – ‘BAD‘ COSTUME MADE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S PET ‘BUBBLES‘ GOES ON SALE:
A leather suit made for Michael Jackson’s pet monkey Bubbles is to go on sale – to help pay for his long term care. The two piece suit – in the style of Jacko’s ‘Bad’ look – was hand-made and worn by the chimp during the 1980s. It was built to fit Bubbles and features black leather overalls with red leather piping and decorative metal studded cuffs. The custom-made costume – which is signed
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‘Love Michael Jackson’ – will be sold with a guide price of between $2,000 – $4,000. Money made from the sale will be used to help look after Bubbles where he now lives at the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida. The suit is being sold among over 100 items of Jackson memorabilia at Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on December 3 and 4. A spokesman said: ”The costume was custom made for Jackson’s friend and companion and the sale will benefit Bubbles long term housing and care.”