Fake ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Blaster Resurfaces on eBay with Elstree Props “Danziger Collection” Certificate of Authenticity

A replica Star Wars: Return of the Jedi “Biker Scout Blaster”, which has been marketed as original and offered for sale in various venues, has recently resurfaced at auction on eBay.  Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 11/27/09)

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

Annual Holiday Warning About Buying Fake and Fraudulent Movie Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia as Gifts

Since today is “Black Friday”, I thought it would be appropriate to republish an editorial that I posted last year as the holiday season approached, warning consumers against the purchase of television and movie props, costumes, and other assets as gifts for loved ones.  Read more

Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: November 2009, Part 2

This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. Read more

Heritage Holiday Catalog of High End Collectibles Includes Sub from “The Spy Who Loved Me”

Heritage Auction Galleries is hosting their annual “Heritage for the Holidays” catalog on their HA.com website.  The catalog includes “rare and appealing treasures” of fixed price (non auction) collectible items including stamps, comic books, sports memorabilia, art, book first editions, currency, historical artifacts. Read more

Showtime Launches “Dexter” Auctions Offering Original Props from the Popular Television Program

Today Showtime has launched a number of online auctions offering original props from their popular cable television series, “Dexter”.  It appears that the minimum bid amount on items is $15, and they are using SeenOn.com as their online auction service provider. Read more

Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on December 16th, Catalog Available Online

The second of two Bonhams events to be held next month (the other being hosted in Los Angeles) is the “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 16905), which will be held December 16th at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 11/20/09)

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

Recent Court Rulings and Legal Actions Make Publishing Comments Via the Internet a Little Less Anonymous

There have been a number of recent developments involving lawsuits and legal motions filed intended to reveal the authors of comments published on the Internet anonymously.  Read more

Al Pacino’s Hero M1991A1 Series 80 Colt Officer’s APC Original Movie Prop Gun from Michael Mann’s “Heat”

This is the next in a series of more comprehensive profiles of the original props in my own collection, and the next piece to be showcased the hero customized M1991A1 Series 80 Colt Officer’s APC Model prop pistol used by Al Pacino as Lt. Vincent Hanna in Michael Mann’s “Heat“. Read more

Tim Burton Exhibition at Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) November 22nd 2009 – April 26th 2010

The Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) is hosting a Tim Burton exhibit in New York from November 22nd through April 26th of next year.  Full details can be found at www.MOMA.org/TimBurton. Read more

Julien’s Auctions Announces Sale of Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek at Planet Hollywood

Today, Julien’s Auctions has announced the sale of assets from J.J. Abrams’ re-imagined Star Trek film, which was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc today.  Plans include a summer auction next year at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.  Read more

Premiere Props “Live & Exclusive Holiday Movie Prop Auction” Catalog Online, Event December 12th

Premiere Props is hosting their “Live & Exclusive Holiday Movie Prop Auction” next month on December 12th, in Los Angeles. Auction service provider iCollector has begun to publish the catalog online, promoted as featuring over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films. Read more

‘Collecting Movie Props’: Prop Store of London Featured In “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010″

The Prop Store of London is featured in the “Collecting Movie Props” article in the “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010″, which was recently published in the UK.  This issue can be purchased online for £4.95 and the article is presented as a primer on collecting movie props. Read more

Stembridge Movie Guns Showcased in NRA’s National Firearms Museum “Curator’s Corner” Videos

The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has recently published some videos on YouTube related to original movie guns obtained from the Stembridge Collection (as sold by Little John’s Auction Service in 2007).  The series of installments, called “Curator’s Corner”, feature pieces attributed to Magnum P.I. and James Bond films. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 11/13/09)

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

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 more

Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction To Be Held In Los Angeles on December 20th, Catalog Available Online

One of two Bonhams events to be held next month is the “Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art” auction (Sale 17544), which will be held December 20th in Los Angeles.  The catalog for this event can be viewed online. Read more

Prop Store of London Official Auction of “MOON” Original Movie Props, Costumes, Miniatures, Memorabilia

The Prop Store of London has begun their official eBay auctions for original movie props, costumes, artwork, blueprints, and model miniatures from Duncan Jones’ “Moon“. Read more

Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: November 2009, Part 1

This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 11/06/09)

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

Christie’s Publishes “eVanity” Online Catalog for Original Movie Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature

As has been covered in prior articles, an original King Kong stop-motion armature movie prop is being offered for sale at auction by Christie’s on November 24th.  Christie’s has now published an “eVanity” online brochure promoting this important piece with additional photos and details. Read more

Lucasfilm Strikes Back Against Andrew Ainsworth In Trademark, Copyright Dispute Over Movie Prop Stormtrooper Helmets

After a more than year long hiatus, today the Associated Press and other mainstream media outlets have renewed their coverage of the Lucasfilm legal dispute over the trademark and copyright of the Stormtrooper helmet and other helmets and armor produced for Star Wars: A New Hope.  Read more

Original Prop Blog – October 2009 Web Site Traffic Statistics

The latest web site traffic statistics for Original Prop Blog, as of October 31, 2009… Read more