Since publishing my lengthy and comprehensive article last night (see “Questions About Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Authenticity, Sources, Quantity“), which raises questions about the number of “original” and “authentic” Superman costumes in the marketplace, another such auction has been listed on eBay since completing the article: [Read more…]
Archives for January 18, 2008
The L.A. Times Asks Gov. Schwarzenegger About His Movie Guns
A short little bit was published in the L.A. Times today in which Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was asked about the weapons he used in his films… [Read more…]
Second Wave of NBC Universal Studio Auctions Begin January 21, 2008
As discussed in prior articles (“Reported Plans for NBC Studio Auction Event“, “NBC Universal Auctions Live“, “First Wave of NBC Auctions: Results (11/19-12/3)“), NBC Universal launched a website offering direct from the studio auctions back in November. The first set of two week auctions listed included props and wardrobe and set-pieces from Heroes, The Office, 30 Rock, Friday Night Lights, and Las Vegas.
More details can be found at www.nbc.com/shop/auctions/ [Read more…]
Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 31: March 27 & 28
The Profiles in History website shows that the next auction will be March 27 & 28, 2008: [Read more…]
Questions About Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Authenticity, Sources, Quantity
Costumes from the classic Christopher Reeve Superman films have long been one of the most “inherently problematic” wardrobe pieces for original prop collectors to acquire. One, the studio that owns the property and produced and distributed the films was Warner Bros. Warner Bros. is known to be very careful of keeping control of its assets and diligent in pursuing key pieces that have entered the collector’s market improperly. Two, there are many accounts from a number of collectors who have purchased Superman costumes marketed as “Original” that they claim are replica costumes.
There is an ongoing topic at the Movie Prop Forum touching on some of these issues titled: “Superman Wardrobe and Super38 Armando“. [Read more…]