From The Basement of Bob Burns: Alien, Aliens

As a continuation from yesterday’s article (focused on Star Wars), this one features photos from Bob Burns‘ basement of original props from the Alien/Aliens movies… (click photos for higher res) Read more

From The Basement of Bob Burns: Star Wars

I was fortunate enough to take a tour of Bob Burns‘ basement back in October 2005, so thought I’d share some photos here.

This is a set of original Star Wars props and masks… (click photos for higher resolutions) Read more

Darth Vader, Mervyns, 1980…

I’ve been asking my sister, caretaker of the family photo albums, to track down these photos for years, and she’s finally found them… Read more

Original Lightsaber Prop From Star Wars To Be Sent Into Space

Per SciFi.com, it looks like one of the original lightsabers from A New Hope will be going on an interesting journey. Should be interesting to see the news coverage of this event. Read more

Little John’s Auction Service “Hard Assets” Auction September 10-11, 2007

As noted in a previous article (“Future Auctions“), in quick review of the new catalog, there does not appear to be much of interest to original prop collectors: Read more

Website Review: Internet Movie Firearm Database (IMFDB)

Website Name: Internet Movie Firearm Database (imfdb)

Website URL: http://www.imfdb.org Read more

Sony Exclusive Warehouse Sale Update: Report from the Event

David from Back Lot Props was kind enough to forward on a report from the Sony Warehouse Sale arranged by Rainmakers/Hollywood Vault, as reported on Monday: Read more

Interesting Comment in Old News Article: Free Props?

I came across an old FoxNews.com article that contained in interesting comment.

First, here is the full story in its entirety: Read more

Sopranos – Bada Bing Props to be Auctioned

From the Hollywood Reporter (AP Story): Read more

Sony Exclusive Warehouse Sale (Rainmakers, Hollywood Vault)

I received this information from Rainmakers tonight: Read more

Types of Prop Guns Employed in Film & Television Productions

I thought it would be helpful to summarize information from several sources (most especially Movie Gun Services LLC, which offers a great deal of resourceful information) in regards to the types and categories of prop guns used in film and television productions. Read more

Louis J. Perlman Bankruptcy Auction, August 25th

Here’s the link to the full catalog online: LINK

Ewald Enterprises, Inc.
Louis J Pearlman Bankruptcy Auction
Sat, Aug 25, 2007 10:00 AM Eastern

US Bankruptcy Court Ordered Auction All Assets from Pearlman’s Home ordered Sold. Read more

“We Are Marshall” Scholarship Auctions

Warner Bros. has donated 40 items from We Are Marshall to Marshall University to raise money for scholarships. The auctions will start September 18, in conjunction with the DVD release. Website TBD. Read more

Stembridge Auction Report, Part 11: Bonanza Pieces Surface

This is the eleventh in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.

Part 11: Bonanza Pistols Read more

Stembridge Auction Report, Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol Surfaces

This is the tenth in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service.

Part 10: Raiders of the Lost Ark Pistol Read more

Celebrating Media: My 10 Favorite Television Shows (Since I Was Born)

This is a diversionary, non prop-related article, which I would imagine everyone will disagree with.

My personal list of my favorite 10 television shows (since I was born). The challenge was prioritizing emotional/nostalgia vs. craft/art. I’ll have to lean towards the latter today… I’m sure I’d put them in a different order tomorrow. Read more

Building the Transformers Bumblebee Prop

There is a cool video on TFormers.com that shows the Bumblebee robot from Transformers being assembled (12:54 running time). Read more

Website Review: Film in America

Website Name: Film in America

Website URL: http://www.filminamerica.com Read more

PayPal Policies Regarding Items “Not Verified As Being Authentic”

Rick Spector of Stairway to the Stars sent me a link to the following article on the Maine Antique Digest (free registration required):

“An Ax to Find: Is PayPal Warehousing “Not Genuine” eBay Lots in Dallas?“. Read more

Upcoming Auction Event Calendar Snapshot

I plan to periodically post updates of upcoming original prop auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. Read more

Classic Car Auction & Show: Auburn 2007

Thanks to Rick Spector of Stairway to the Stars for the info and catalog scans for this upcoming event. Read more

Stembridge Auction Report, Part 9: Future Auctions

I spoke with a representative from Little John’s Auction Service today, who managed the Stembridge Armory Collection event this past June, and have a quick update on future Stembridge pieces at auction. Read more

Profiles in History – Car Auction In The News

Per ContactMusic.com, it looks like all four of the cars put up for auction in the Profiles in History event last week failed to sell. Going by eBay results, it appeared that the Days of Thunder car had sold, but perhaps not: Read more

Prop Iconography: Visions of Hoverboards in the Blogosphere…

I came across an article on Gizmodo today covering a news story on the Telegraph about scientists “solving” the mystery of levitation – see Telegraph article, “Physicists have ‘solved’ mystery of levitation“, Gizmodo article, “Jaws 19 Coming Soon – Physicists Figure Out How To Cause Levitation; Hoverboards Imminent“. Read more

In The News: Court Orders Man to Complete eBay Deal, eBay Auction “Binding Contract”

There was an interesting story put out by the Associated Press yesterday in which a man sued an eBay seller to force him to perform, after backing out following the end of the auction. Obviously of interest to me, given my ongoing issue with Premiere Props (see article “Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow, Auction Outcome Manipulation” and updates). Read more

Profiles in History 28 Held Yesterday, Today

Profiles in History 28 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone. Read more

Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow, Auction Outcome Manipulation – Update 4

Premiere Props & “off eBay” Invoicing Restricts PayPal Buyer Protections Read more

Displaying Your Collection: Lockable Glass & Metal Display (Biby)

As a follow-up to an article from April, “Displaying Your Collection: Glass Display Case (Detolf)“, which was a review of Ikea’s “Detolf” case, Ikea has come out with a new display case – Biby. Read more

Original Prop Blog – 3.5 Months Later…

I just wanted to write a quick note to thank those who have read, supported, and contributed to the Original Prop Blog. Read more