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Premiere Props ‘Better Business Bureau’ Rating Score Drops to “D”

Premiere Props, known in the hobby as a “studio reseller” (a company that sells original film and television assets on behalf of various studios) has recently had a significant drop in their Better Business Bureau rating. Their current BBB score is a “D” (with only two possible lower grades, a “D-” and an “F”). Read the story »

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 02/05/10)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord). Read the story »

Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Sweepstakes Prizes Include Original Movie Props

Walt Disney Pictures is holding their “Six Impossible Things” sweepstakes for Tim Burton’s new film interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, with prizes announced each week until the theatrical release on March 5th, 2010. With the first week’s prizes revealed, included are original movie props from the production. Read the story »

Maine Antique Digest Report & Legal Update on Movie Poster Scandal

Maine Antique Digest has published a story on the movie poster scandal that was reported on late last year, along with an extensive update on the various lawsuits that have resulted from the sale and trade of movie posters that experts have determined to be fraudulent/forgeries. Read the story »

Prop Store Restoration of Original Nostromo Prop Model from Ridely Scott’s “Alien” (Video Part 3)

The 7 foot model of the Nostromo ship featured in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic, Alien, has been the focus of a restoration project by The Prop Store of London. Suffering decades of damage from poor conditions of improper outdoor storage, the piece has required extensive cosmetic restoration as part of its ongoing preservation. Read the story »

Bonhams “Doctor Who” Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on February 24th, Catalog Available Online

The online catalog for the Bonhams “Doctor Who: The Auction – Costumes and Props from the BBC Archive” event (Sale 18192) is now available for the February 24th sale at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. Read the story »

Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: January 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for Original Prop Blog, as of January 31, 2010… Read the story »

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 01/29/10)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord). Read the story »

Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event 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 original prop collectors. Read the story »

More On Propworx Stargate Prop & Costume Auctions: eBay Feedback

A reader got in touch with me with observations regarding the recent article on the new Propworx auctions (see Propworx Launches Stargate eBay Auctions, Website; Announces Live Auction Events), making note of the initial items sold (most for $0.99) with positive feedback and related remarks left for the “propworx2″ seller account for those eBay transactions. Read the story »

Recent Articles: 'The Latest in News and Events'

Premiere Props ‘Better Business Bureau’ Rating Score Drops to “D”

Premiere Props, known in the hobby as a “studio reseller” (a company that sells original film and television assets on behalf of various studios)...

Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Sweepstakes Prizes Include Original Movie Props

Walt Disney Pictures is holding their “Six Impossible Things” sweepstakes for Tim Burton’s new film interpretation of Alice in Wonderland,...

Prop Store Restoration of Original Nostromo Prop Model from Ridely Scott’s “Alien” (Video Part 3)

The 7 foot model of the Nostromo ship featured in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic, Alien, has been the focus of a restoration project by The Prop...

Bonhams “Doctor Who” Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on February 24th, Catalog Available Online

The online catalog for the Bonhams “Doctor Who: The Auction – Costumes and Props from the BBC Archive” event (Sale 18192) is now available...

Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event 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...

More On Propworx Stargate Prop & Costume Auctions: eBay Feedback

A reader got in touch with me with observations regarding the recent article on the new Propworx auctions (see Propworx Launches Stargate eBay Auctions,...

Propworx Launches Stargate eBay Auctions, Website; Announces Live Auction Events

Propworx, known for their auction of original props, costumes, and other production material from Battlestar Galactica, has now begun selling entertainment...

Super Auctions “Hollywood Entertainment Museum II” Catalog Online, Live Auction To Be Held January 31st

Super Auctions is holding their second liquidation of assets from the Hollywood Entertainment Museum (see details on previous event). Touted as “Hollywood...

Recent Articles: 'Market Watch'

Maine Antique Digest Report & Legal Update on Movie Poster Scandal

Maine Antique Digest has published a story on the movie poster scandal that was reported on late last year, along with an extensive update on the various...

Poster Fraud Update: Reports of FBI Investigation Seeking eBay Victims, Multiple Civil Lawsuits

As a brief update to the fraud revelations in the original movie poster/one sheet/lobby card collecting hobby – as reported on in the Fall of last...

Superman Costume Collection Pulled From Upcoming ‘Morphy Auctions’ Sale Event

Earlier this month, Morphy Auctions listed a large collection of more than a dozen Superman-related principal costume and wardrobe pieces in their online...

The Superman Cape Authentication Challenge: Consign with a Reputable Movie Prop & Costume Dealer or Auction House

The seller of a wardrobe piece featured in one of the recent and regular “Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive” articles (see December...

Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 4 (Terminator 3 Case Study Continued)

This is an update to the Terminator 3 case study article published earlier today. I had an opportunity to speak with Kevin Ivey of Ivey Slates on the...

Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 3 (Terminator 3 Case Study)

This is another update to the recent articles which articulated some concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace....

Update from Owner of Fake ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Blaster, Claims Acquired from Les Hemstock “As Is”

Following a story published on the Original Prop Blog (see Fake ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Blaster Resurfaces on eBay with Elstree Props “Danziger Collection”...

Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: December 2009

This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman...