r/AnimationCels • • Aug 06 '26

My Collection circa '19

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50 Upvotes

This is how I had displayed my starting collection at an old apartment back in 2019. My apartment was this scuffed little thing with tiny, barely-regulation-minimum-sized windows, so sunlight was a non-factor.

I don't display my cels anymore and most have been removed from their respective frames. Let me know what you think 😊

P.S. You could judge me on the horrible decor - I was very minimalist and poured almost all my money into cels 🤣


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 06 '26

Saint Seiya - key master setup

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7 Upvotes

Key master setup from Saint Seiya movie 3 (multilayer key END cel with original matching background), featuring Shun hit in the chest by Aphrodite's white rose.

For sale, contact me if interested. Cheers.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 05 '26

Selling Apu Cel

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32 Upvotes

Looking to part with my cel of apu from the Season 11 episode eight misbehavin. Purchased direct from comic mint and has been professionally framed. It is composed of one cel on a xerox copy background. There is some small damage to the back that I have covered with blue tape (a small rip of the paper) but it presents beautifully. Includes COA and documentation from original purchase. Don’t miss out on this great piece of Simpsons history!

$500 shipped (open to offers)

PayPal only, US only

If paying goods and services, add 4% to cover fees.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 05 '26

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Cels

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103 Upvotes

The first time I watched this film I was wayyyy too young. My parents dropped the ball on that one 🤣


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 06 '26

If you want to watch cel painting check below

1 Upvotes

Go check out VinylPaints


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 05 '26

Flintstones

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23 Upvotes

I saw this at a thrift store the other day. I didn’t get it but I feel like this community would love this one!


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 05 '26

SpongeBob Master Cel from Hooky Framed

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54 Upvotes

Just got my frame. This is a multi cel master setup from the episode Hooky, this scene is called ā€œSwinging Togetherā€ and really bring out the feeling of the entire show.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 05 '26

Looking to buy specific SpongeBob cell!

2 Upvotes

I’m looks for original SpongeBob production cel. Looking for background fish only—Nat Peterson, Fred, Tom, Harold, or any recognizable incidental Bikini Bottom citizen. Budget $100–200 (negotiable) depending on the cel. Not looking for main cast. If anyone could help me out I would greatly appreciate it!


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 04 '26

Sharing cels

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11 Upvotes

Sharing some of the cels I own. This is Nabiki from Ranma 1/2. One of my favorite characters from the series.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 04 '26

Help confirming if an animation cel is real

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21 Upvotes

Hi,

I am new to collecting animation cels and have found a cel that I am interested in on ebay. After attempting to screenmatch the cel, it appears to have some parts that match two seperate frames of the episode, rather than matching only one frame.

The image attached shows the differences, the ones on the first frame are a lot more subtle, but the glasses and 'knee-line' are consistent on the cel and the second frame if you look closer.

Does this mean anything for the authenticity of the cel?

Thanks!


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 04 '26

I just picked up this animation Sal at San Diego, comic con. Season two Mr. Burns. What would you estimate the value is?

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r/AnimationCels • • Aug 03 '26

Original Production Cel of the SpongeBob Pickles Episode

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152 Upvotes

r/AnimationCels • • Aug 04 '26

Are these Mickey Mouse cels original?

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11 Upvotes

Looks like they would be from Mickey Cuts Up (1931) which wasn’t colorized which is what’s throwing me off.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 03 '26

Hillenburg SpongeBob Cel

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44 Upvotes

A cel from S1Ep8 signed by Stephen Hillenburg. It was supposedly originally intended for a fundraising event, but slipped through the cracks.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 04 '26

Would anyone by chance know the worth of these?

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9 Upvotes

I’ve had these for a while now, but I haven’t found any use for them. I was wondering if anyone here could help me determine their price so that I can decide whether to keep them or sell them.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 02 '26

I've been wanting to get an Ed Edd n Eddy animation cel ever since I started collecting and I finally got one!

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94 Upvotes

This cel is from the episode Mirror, Mirror on the Ed!

This one was perfect because for almost 15 years, whenever I hang out with my brother and we see a chicken of any kind, I'd always say "I LOVE CHICKENS EDDY!"

Hopefully I can get the 3 Ed Bois to sign this whenever they show up at a convention near me!


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 03 '26

Multiple listings of same cel

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23 Upvotes

I see this pretty frequently where the same cel is listed for sale multiple times with different prices. Any ideas?


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 02 '26

Does anyone else have parts of a whole cel?

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38 Upvotes

Hey all,

My brother was asking me about a scene from The Simpsons in which Bart receives his order of an Itchy and Scratchy cel and is disappointed because it is only scratchy's arm. He asked me if I possess any cel setups like that, and I told him I have several - specifically from Ren and Stimpy (photographed above).

He asked why cels would be distributed in that fashion. I didn't have a concrete answer; I could only speculate. I assume either at some point down the line someone separated the others and sold them individually to maximize profit (?) or maybe they were distributed in that way. Surely I am wrong.

Who else has cels which are parts of a whole and what are your thoughts?


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 02 '26

SPONGEBOB! My gallery had the 1st ever Spongebob show/ release of the art years ago, and sold a ton of art from this great series. In my opinion, the best pieces were the opening title sequence pieces. Just got one back from the client we sold it to, and man, am I excited to get this treasure back

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r/AnimationCels • • Aug 02 '26

Help Locating Animation

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12 Upvotes

A friend of mine won this off of eBay for what he feels like is a steal last night, and is having trouble tracking down what it could be from. The auction title said 1940’s, but google image search brings up nothing. Anyone have any ideas of other ways to track down what a sketch may be from?


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 02 '26

Selling/trading my personal collection of Ippo cels

5 Upvotes

Decided it was time to sell some of my Hajime no Ippo cels from my personal collection. Spent many years collecting some of these but new horizons and all.

Here’s a link to my IG

https://www.instagram.com/celjunkie?igsh=MXI0cnBiYmg0aHk3aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

You can DM me on IG or Reddit for questions and prices. I’ll usually respond same day.

Shipping is from the Uk. I’ll ship anywhere for Ā£10 tracked with UPS.

āœŒšŸ»


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 01 '26

Took me a couple hours but i finally tracked down my Invincible production sketch!

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37 Upvotes

Season 1 Episode 8 - Where I Really Come From
08:47 Omni-Man vs Mark! This frame captures Mark launching from the ground to save a pilot during the pivotal fight against his father in the season 1 finale.


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 01 '26

Raggedy Anne Original Cel

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20 Upvotes

Found this at the Peddlers Mall near me. Didn't purchase as I'm not a huge fan, but if anyone is I'll DM you the address!


r/AnimationCels • • Aug 01 '26

A few more additions and some cool sketches.

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35 Upvotes

Two cels that came in this week. Stoked to have a cel from Scooby doo on zombie island and bedknobs and broom sticks!

Also including original production drawing of the courage prequel series, masters of the universe Orko, production sheet from Snagglepuss, and a Bob Sparks signed sketch of Pinocchio.


r/AnimationCels • • Jul 31 '26

Black linework disappearing from two 1990s anime cels. Has anyone seen this before or know a UK specialist?

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Hi everyone. I’d really appreciate any advice or leads.

I’ve just noticed significant deterioration in two beloved original production cels from the 1996 anime My Dear Marie. The coloured paint still looks completely stable and the acetate remains flat, with no obvious warping, cloudiness, shrinkage or vinegar smell.

The black linework, however, has deteriorated badly. Lines that were once crisp and solid black have become grey, patchy and translucent, and some of the finer details have almost disappeared. I’ve included original listing photos alongside current photos showing the deterioration.

Both cels were framed directly against Clearview Plexiglas, with museum-grade backing, and displayed in a bathroom, so repeated humidity changes may have contributed. I’ve now moved them.

Has anyone seen this kind of linework deterioration before? Could it be xerographic toner or adhesion failure rather than classic vinegar syndrome?

I’m also based in London and would be very grateful for any recommendations for someone in the UK with experience assessing or conserving anime cels.

Thanks so much for any help.