(Nickelodeon, 1999) Original production cel of SpongeBob SquarePants and Squidward Tentacles from an episode from the first season of SpongeBob SquarePants, placed on a fantastic master production background from ‘Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost,’ episode 11b of the show’s first season, which shows SpongeBob escorting his confused next-door neighbor in a great full-figure pose. Full character image measures 2.5 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 12.75 x 10.5. The cel is marked “S13” in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with a few light marks. An attractive cel and background set-up from the acclaimed first season of SpongeBob SquarePants, the show’s only season to use the traditional cel animation process. Production cels and backgrounds from the ‘golden era’ of SpongeBob remain rare and highly collectible.
