Could you imagine yourself paying hundreds of thousands of dollars just for a chance to own a piece of movie memorabilia? You'd be surprised at how often this happens, especially when it involves costumes from elaborate historical productions. Here are the top 10 most expensive movie costumes ever sold:

10. Bruce Lee’s Costume Coat: $77,000

This fur lined coat was sold in 2011 in Hong Kong. It was worn during the 1973 filming of Game of Death, which was never finished since the iconic actor died later that year.

9. John Wayne’s True Grit Costume: $167,300

Worn by Wayne while filming his Oscar-winning role as Rooster Cogburn. The long sleeve cotton shirt was actually custom-made for Wayne, and both the jacket and shirt has a label with his name. The costume was expected to bring in $164,000 total. The eye patch was sold for $47,800 and the cowboy hat went for $119,500.

8. John Wayne’s Costume Hat from The Green Berets: $179,250

Featured in the 1968 war film, the beret was auctioned off for $179,250 and the proceeds went to cancer research and the treatment of and education by the John Wayne Cancer Foundation.

7. Marilyn Monroe’s Pink Costume from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: $310,000

Created by William Travilla, this bright pink gown was worn during the famous musical number, “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” in the 1953 movie. The satin dress was also lined with felt to help it stay stiff during the elaborately choreographed dance routines.

6. Judy Garland’s Costume Ruby Slippers from the Wizard of Oz: $612,000

These iconic slippers were created by Gilbert Adrian, MGM’s chief costume designer. A few pairs were made to test including an early version of the slipper which was done in an Arabian style with curling toes. Each shoe was covered in approximately 2,300 sequins! Felt was also glued to the bottom to soften the sound made when Garland danced down the “yellow brick road”.

5. Judy Garland’s Dorothy Costume from Wizard of Oz: $910,000

Another design by Adrian, there were actually seven versions of this pinafore made before the final version was worn by Judy Garland. Made of cotton, each was partially sewn by hand with a small label on the inside collar marked with Judy Garland’s name.

4. Steve McQueen’s Racing Costume from Le Mans: $984,000

Worn during the famous 1971 movie, the suit was was made by Hinchman of Indianapolis. Features include the name of McQueen’s character (Michael Delaney) embroidered on the pocket, while the jacket features the logos of Gulf, Firestone, Heuer, and the American Flag. Sold for $984,000, it is also considered the most expensive piece of racing memorabilia sold outside of an automobile.

3. Michael Jackson’s Thriller Costume: $1.8 Million

Featured in the video for the late singer's iconic Thriller album, the jacket was gifted by Jackson to his costume designers Dennis Tompkins and Michael Bush. The red and black jacket has winged shoulders, a stand-up collar, an inscription on the lining and was evensigned on the sleeve . After selling for $1.8 million, some of the proceeds went to the Shambala Preserve, home of Michael Jackson’s two Bengal tigers, Thriller and Sabu.

2. Audrey Hepburn’s Ascot Costume: $3.7 Million

Based on the George Bernard Shaw play, this 1969 movie scored eight Oscars including Best Picture and Best Costume Design for Costume Designer Cecil Beaton. This fabulous black and white dress was made of silk with a linen undergarment and overlaid with lace and hand embroidery. The costume was paired with a matching lace umbrella and a wide, picture hat decorated with flowers and ostrich feather plumes.

1. Marilyn Monroe’s Costume from the Seven Year Itch: $4.6 Million

Designed by William Travilla, this iconic dress was featured in the famous scene where Monroe stands over a subway grate and the air from a moving train beneath her blows the dress upward.