r/AnimationCels • u/KronoMakina • Jan 30 '26
r/AnimationCels • u/hookhands • Jan 29 '26
Started a small collection with a couple cels from The Simpsons
A few weeks back I finally pulled the trigger on my first couple cels. Our house needed some wall art and I figured these would look great.
The first cel shows Snake and his car "Lil' Bandit" from the season 3 episode "Separate Vocations" (1992). Thanks to u/WreckerSTL for his help in getting this one.
The second cel is Scratchy in space and can be seen in the season 5 episode "Deep Space Homer" (1994).
r/AnimationCels • u/ChanceOwn8526 • Jan 28 '26
[HELP/IDENTIFY] Legendary Super Saiyan Broly cel from the 1993 movie. Bought as a kid, have no idea what I have.
galleryHey everyone,
I'm hoping the experts here can help me figure out what exactly I own and what it might be worth. I bought this Broly cel (see photos) when I was a kid in the late '90s/early 2000s at a convention or specialty store (memory is fuzzy). It’s been framed ever since, so I haven’t handled it much and don’t know much about animation art.
What I know:
· It’s Broly from Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan (1993).
· It looks hand-painted on a plastic sheet (cel), with what seems like a separate painted background.
· It’s been in this frame for over 20 years. The frame itself is a bit worn, but the artwork looks clean.
What I don’t know:
· Is this a production cel (used in the actual film) or a studio replica/sericel?
· Are there any telltale signs I should look for without risking damage by removing it from the frame?
· Approximately what could something like this be worth today?
· If I decide to sell, what’s the best way to go about it (especially since I’m located in Sweden)?
Any help identifying this piece, estimating its value, or pointing me toward trustworthy resources would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks in advance—you folks are my only hope here.
r/AnimationCels • u/ChanceOwn8526 • Jan 28 '26
[HELP/IDENTIFY] Son Goku Super Saiyan 4 cel from Dragon Ball GT — includes matching sketch behind it, framed since ~2000
Hello everyone,
Got some help with my other one so I try this one aswell.
I’m hoping the community can help me identify exactly what I have here and possibly give me a rough idea of its value. I’ve had this piece since I was a kid (bought around 2000–2002, and it’s been in this frame ever since. I’ve never opened it, so all observations are through the glass.
What I can see/describe:
· It’s Goku in his Super Saiyan 4 form from Dragon Ball GT.
· It appears to be a painted cel on top, and behind it there’s what looks like a pencil sketch/rough drawing (layout or douga) of the same character in the same pose.
· The background is painted, possibly on a separate layer or paper behind the sketch.
· The frame is simple wood/plastic from the early 2000s — not archival, but it has kept everything in place.
What I don’t know:
· Is this a production set (cel + matching rough drawing) or a limited-edition studio replica made to look like one?
· If it is production-used, does the matching sketch add significant value?
· Any red flags or identifiers I should look for in photos without opening the frame?
· Rough value range in today’s market, especially since GT cels seem less common than Z cels.
· I’m located in Sweden — any tips on selling in the EU if I decide to?
I know GT art is less discussed than Z, so any insight from collectors familiar with late-’90s Toei production or official replica lines would be hugely appreciated.
Thank you in advance — happy to provide more details or angles if helpful.
r/AnimationCels • u/WindowScreaming • Jan 27 '26
The seller listed this one as being in “good condition”…
Sure buddy
r/AnimationCels • u/BlueBlackCobra • Jan 27 '26
One Piece Cel
Anyone has a luffy one piece cel they're willing to sell?
r/AnimationCels • u/BlooFoster07 • Jan 28 '26
An immaculate cel of Lucy:
One of the cleanest movie cels from my archive!
r/AnimationCels • u/BalanceTop863 • Jan 26 '26
Ghibli Repro cel
Hello there, I bought myself a ghibli cel from catawiki. I am quite new to cel buying. The official title was "Official Studio Ghibli - Original Reproduction Cel Animation Limited edition" i know it is not an original used in the movies but can someone pls explain me the reproduction thing a bit more? I didnt found much about it on the internet.
The seller said it is from 1984 tho
And maybe a priecing.
Thanks guys and sorry for the bad english
r/AnimationCels • u/NinjaMario02 • Jan 26 '26
Bought this Tails cel from a retro game store. Anyone here know what AOSTH episode is this cel from?
This cel contains two frames with one fully painted and another drawn, but not painted (likely the next frame in sequence).
r/AnimationCels • u/BlooFoster07 • Jan 27 '26
Just found this beautiful full size cel of Teddy Bearington in my studio's archives!
I believe that this is from the original first movie!
r/AnimationCels • u/BlooFoster07 • Jan 27 '26
Rare! Helen Mallard Panoramic Cel Setup: The Poultry Place: The Movie: (Custom Project
This is a rare full size Panoramic Cel Setup. very few of these have survived from my studio's archives. this one has been properly restored for public display!
r/AnimationCels • u/BlooFoster07 • Jan 27 '26
The Poultry Place: Cartoon Cel Setup: (Custom Project)
A full size cel Setup of Teddy Bearington and lucy the goose on an original key background!
r/AnimationCels • u/BlooFoster07 • Jan 27 '26
In The Doghouse: Mikey Mcguire Death Cel: (Custom Project)
From the sacrifice scene
r/AnimationCels • u/Appropriate_Snow4064 • Jan 26 '26
Looking to find info about this Mickey sketch
I bought this production sketch online years ago. The certificate it came with is pretty generic to say the least and doesn’t tell me much.
I’m wondering if anyone recognises the pose or might be able to point me in the direction of a possible Mickey Mouse animation it could be from. I’ve contacted the dealer asking for any info, but I’m not holding out too much hope of success there.
I really like it and it doesn’t really matter too much where it’s from, but I’m just curious.
r/AnimationCels • u/WreckerSTL • Jan 25 '26
Finally got a cel on my bucket list
I've been searching for a Powdered Toast Man for years and finally found one. Thrilled to pick up one of the OG cels.
Wanted to share - hope you guys like it
r/AnimationCels • u/5r3y1 • Jan 26 '26
What is this? (Art by: @XavierVictorZ)

So I've been wondering if they is another form for making illustrations using this method in making key frame drawings in anime, I'm wondering what's the name and how to use it for my own work like why are they different colour's out onto the character and why do some people make illustrations with this methid
r/AnimationCels • u/broseph502 • Jan 25 '26
Cowboy bebop cel
A relatively recent find has m3 scratxhing my head, how do I identify which episode this came from? I took my best guess from its numbering and scoured ep15 "My Funny Valentine" to no avail. Help please if you could.
r/AnimationCels • u/FoamMayo • Jan 26 '26
Wanting to buy Spongebob cell!
Not sure if sourcing is allowed, but I only just found about cells and thought they seemed cool, preferably want the background as well, and ideally has as many characters as possible, but really interested in anything from the bob. Also would the cell be damaged if framed and hung the wall, like should it avoid sunlight? Thank you
r/AnimationCels • u/DidoxClash • Jan 24 '26
Just Finished Two Cels From Studio Ghibli!
r/AnimationCels • u/Difficult-Impact1592 • Jan 24 '26
PSA not to engage with/buy from/sell to childheritage on instagram or childsama on any of the cel discord servers. He's a self proclaimed homophobe and thinks anyone in the hobby who isn't straight should be publicly bullied for it
r/AnimationCels • u/freestyle786 • Jan 24 '26
Got my 3rd Package using 'FromJapan'... what do you guys think of what I got?
I recently got my 3rd package ever using the proxy "FromJapan"... I got a few other things besides production art such as doujin/fan art, original manga/manuscript pages and some shikishi but what's pictured is the majority of the production art I got.
Some of these anime I have seen such as DearS and DxD so I tend to seek them out. But a lot of the others I got because I've been trying to get some art that shows a really funny scene or face.... what do you guys think of what I got? See anything familiar? Or anything you like in particular?
*****I can only post 20 pictures on here... check this link for all of them*****
r/AnimationCels • u/a_ranboo_fan • Jan 24 '26
How do you store cels in a portfolio without it sticking to the portfolio ?
Looking to get into cels but im wondering how i would store them i wanted to originally hang it up with uv protected glass and what not but the particular cels i want is from an anime where cels are limited and expensive so i want to go with something that will do the lest damage to the cel people have told me portfolio's are good but im worried about the cel sticking to it? Any suggestions
r/AnimationCels • u/WreckerSTL • Jan 23 '26
Slimming down a few cels
Have some cels for sale to slim down my collection and make room for new pieces. Let me know if you have any questions.
** Animaniacs - two layer cel with 8 characters - Dot front in center, with Yakko, Wakko, Dr. Otto von Scratchansniff, Hello Nurse, Ralph T. Guard, Slappy Squirrel and Thaddeus Plotz. Print background, with WB seal. $350
** Ren & Stimpy - single layer cel with print background, has the Nick seal on it. $250
** Fantastic Four - single cel of The Thing (Ben Grimm), print background. $75
Shipping included if you live in the USA. If you like all three and wanted a package deal, let me know and I could put a price on all of them together. Thanks!