SYLVESTER Stallone fans hit out after being charged a whopping £849 to get a selfie with the Rocky legend.
The A-lister is to visit Manchester, London and Birmingham to share “untold stories” and promote his final Rambo film “Last Blood”.
The official An Experience with Sylvester Stallone account defended the selfie pricetag on the grounds that only 150 are allowed so they are exclusiveCredit: Getty – Contributor
A-list star Sylvester Stallone is no stranger to free selfies with fans on red carpets worldwideCredit: Reuters
The black tie dinner, called “An Evening with Sylvester Stallone” which takes place across three dates in August and September, will see a live stage interview, a three course dinner, film prop models and an auction selling signed memorabilia.
The cheapest packages start at £125 a ticket but go up to £849 for the “premium photo experience” which allows film buffs to get a selfie with the man himself.
But fans have hit out on social media at the cost.
One said: “It’s a shame you’d need to sell a kidney to go.” Another joked on Facebook: “Would love to go but £500 for a photo.
Would want a neet oot with him for that and him buying the beers.” In response, the official “An Experience With” account defended the high prices.
They said: “As with any business there are costs involved and this is the same for us as a company.
“When you take into consideration the costs to bring a celebrity of such status to the UK then you would understand why.
“As for the photos we are allowed only 150 from management so due to this, the exclusivity dictates the price.
“We work with A-list celebs and unfortunately quality costs.” The same event with Arnold Schwarzenegger charges fans the same, while a selfie with Mel Gibson is cheaper at £650.
They have both sold out but tickets are still available to see Sylvester Stallone.
Stallone will visit Manchester, London and Birmingham ahead of his new blockbuster and final Rambo film, Last BloodCredit: refer to caption.
Fans are charged hundreds of pounds for black tie dinner, “An Evening with Sylvester Stallone”, featuring a meal, film prop models and an auction of signed prized itemsCredit: Getty – Contributor
Stallone became a film icon with his starring roles in the Rambo and Rocky filmsCredit: The Mega Agency