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New National Geographic Channel Series, ‘America’s Lost Treasures’, Seeks Rare Artifacts

Producers for National Geographic Channel’s new series, ‘America’s Lost Treasures’, will be visiting Los Angeles in a few weeks for an upcoming episode, and are looking for important artifacts to feature on the show.  This will be held at The Autry Museum in mid-February. Read the story »

Exhibition: “Bond in Motion – 50 Vehicles – 50 Years” at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum in the United Kingdom will be featuring a year long exhibition of the world’s largest collection of vehicles used in James Bond films, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bond franchise, 40th anniversary of the National Motor Museum, and 60th anniversary of Beaulieu.  On display will be 50 vehicles used by Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig in their respective James Bond films. Read the story »

Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, Hollywood Entertainment, & Pop Culture Memorabilia Live Auction Events Calendar

Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Read the story »

The Original Prop Blog 2011 Year in Review: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original TV & Movie Props, Costumes and Pop Culture Memorabilia

As was the case in previous years (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial featuring my personal observations and opinions with regards to the business of buying, collecting, selling, preserving original pop culture artifacts – looking back at the top trends, developments, and news stories of 2011. As is always the case, this is a completely subjective exercise, and merely touches on the developments and events that relate to the hobby. Read the story »

The Original Prop Blog Quarterly Web Site Traffic Statistics: Q4 2011

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of December 31, 2011 (Q4 2011).

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The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Month in Tweets’ (Through 12/31/11)

This is a monthly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord) for the month of September 2011. Read the story »

Editorial: December Entertainment Memorabilia Pop Culture Auction Review and “The Bubble”

Now that I am back in the States, I thought I would take the time to review the results of the overwhelming number entertainment memorabilia auctions that took place throughout the month of December.  Interestingly, while I personally met with a number of participants in our field while traveling in England and France this month, the one unsolicited and seemingly universal topic brought up by all was the question of “the Bubble”.  Is there a bubble?  If so, what are the contributing factors, and when and how will it burst?  And what would the consequences be on our art market?  Since the results of these high profile auctions speak to these notions and related speculation, I thought it would make sense to frame my results analysis in this discussion. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Rihanna at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/20/2011

This is the seventh and last in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight I attended a Rihanna concert at the O2 Arena in London, England on December 20th, 2011. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Echo and the Bunnymen at O2 Academy / Liverpool, England / 12/17/2011

This is the sixth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Echo and the Bunnymen, held at the O2 Academy in their hometown of Liverpool, England on December 17th, 2011. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Coldplay at Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy / Paris, France / 12/14/2011

This is the fifth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Coldplay, which took place at the Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy in Paris, France on December 14th, 2011. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Duran Duran at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/12/2011

This is the fourth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight I attended a Duran Duran concert at the O2 Arena in London, England on December 12th, 2011.  Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Front 242 at the Koko / London, England / 12/11/2011

This is the third in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Front 242, which was held at the Koko in London, England on December 11th, 2011.  This was their special 30th Anniversary Show. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: New Order at the Troxy / London, England / 12/10/2011

This is the second in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was New Order, which was held at the Troxy in East London, England on December 10th, 2011. Read the story »

London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Coldplay at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/09/2011

This is the first in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France.  Tonight’s performance was Coldplay, which took place at the O2 Arena in London, England on December 9th, 2011.  Read the story »

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alt text New National Geographic Channel Series, ‘America’s Lost Treasures’, Seeks Rare Artifacts

Producers for National Geographic Channel’s new series, ‘America’s Lost Treasures’, will be visiting Los Angeles in a few weeks... 

alt text Exhibition: “Bond in Motion – 50 Vehicles – 50 Years” at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum

The National Motor Museum in the United Kingdom will be featuring a year long exhibition of the world’s largest collection of vehicles used in James... 

alt text Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, Hollywood Entertainment, & Pop Culture Memorabilia Live Auction Events Calendar

Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are... 

alt text Editorial: December Entertainment Memorabilia Pop Culture Auction Review and “The Bubble”

Now that I am back in the States, I thought I would take the time to review the results of the overwhelming number entertainment memorabilia auctions... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Rihanna at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/20/2011

This is the seventh and last in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight I attended a Rihanna concert... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Echo and the Bunnymen at O2 Academy / Liverpool, England / 12/17/2011

This is the sixth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Echo and the Bunnymen,... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Coldplay at Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy / Paris, France / 12/14/2011

This is the fifth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Coldplay, which... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Duran Duran at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/12/2011

This is the fourth in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight I attended a Duran Duran concert at the... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Front 242 at the Koko / London, England / 12/11/2011

This is the third in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was Front 242, which... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: New Order at the Troxy / London, England / 12/10/2011

This is the second in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France. Tonight’s performance was New Order, which... 

alt text London/Paris/Liverpool Concert Photojournal: Coldplay at the O2 Arena / London, England / 12/09/2011

This is the first in a series of photojournals covering concerts during my trip to England and France.  Tonight’s performance was Coldplay, which... 

alt text And Now For Something Completely Different… Part Deux: The London/Paris/Liverpool Journal

About a year ago, I published a series of uncharacteristically informal, personal, and in many cases off topic articles to close out 2010 (see London... 

alt text Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, and Hollywood Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction Events Calendar

Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are... 

alt text Premiere Props ‘Holiday Auction Extravaganza III’ Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event December 10th and 11th

The online catalog for the Premiere Props “Holiday Auction Extravaganza”, scheduled for December 10-11, is now listed via online bidding partner... 

alt text FBI Press Release: “Three Men Plead Guilty to Fraud Involving Sports Memorabilia”

As reported by various mainstream media outlets this week (New York Daily News original report, NY Daily News follow-up, Forbes, WREX-13), several memorabilia... 

alt text Heritage Auction Galleries “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Online, Event December 13th

The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Music & Entertainment Memorabilia-... 

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alt text Donnie Darko “Frank” Bunny Mask on eBay is NOT the Mask Seen in 2008 Original Prop Blog James Duval Interview

A reader directed my attention to an active eBay auction listing in which the the description can lead one to believe that the Donnie Darko “Frank”... 

alt text Original Nightmare on Elm Street Part 5 “Freddy” Gloves Update

Back in June 2007, I published an article about Nightmare on Elm Street Part 5 “Freddy” gloves in the marketplace, and highlighted that reproductions... 

alt text Vintage Poster Scandal Update: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Reports NY Federal Prosecutors Seek New Arrest Warrant

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today published an update to one of several scandals that rocked the collectible poster collecting field in 2009 and... 

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alt text The Original Prop Blog 2011 Year in Review: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original TV & Movie Props, Costumes and Pop Culture Memorabilia

As was the case in previous years (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial... 

alt text The Original Prop Blog Quarterly Web Site Traffic Statistics: Q4 2011

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of December 31, 2011 (Q4 2011).  Read More →

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