Coldplay “End of Decade Clearout Sale” Memorabilia Auction Raises Over $400,000 for Charity; eBay Auction Results

As reported two weeks ago, Grammy Award-winning rock band Coldplay offered memorabilia for auction for their “End of Decade Clearout Sale”, with auctions having ended Monday through today, New Year’s Eve. The instruments, wardrobe, and other memorabilia items  auctioned on eBay raised over $400,000 for their designated charity, “Kids Company“. Read more

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 phone, and he was very helpful in providing some additional information, opinion, and clarity following his review of the article about clapperboards used in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Read more

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. Previous articles used clapperboards from Quantum of Solace as a case study.  This feature takes a look at clapperboards attributed to Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (“T3″).

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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” Certificate of Authenticity), I have been contacted by the current owner who recently listed the prop for sale on eBay, who claims that the prop was previously acquired by him in a transaction with Les Hemstock.  Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 12/25/09)

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

Christie’s, CBS, Paramount Prevail in ‘Star Trek’ Memorabilia Auction Lawsuit

Two years after making the rounds as a lead story in the mainstream media, the Associated Press today reports that the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division ruled that a Star Trek fan does not deserve $7 million dollars in damages as a result being displeased with one of the three items won at the “40 Years of Star Trek” auction held by Christie’s.  Read more

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 films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. Read more

Charity Auction: Auction Cause Offers Original Props from “Survivor Samoa” on eBay

Auction Cause has a number of items up for auction on eBay from the CBS reality television program, Survivor Samoa. 100% of the final sale price of each item will benefit The Serpentine Project. Read more

Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 2

This is another update to the articles published this week which articulated some concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace. In the original article, I speculated that what is merely a black dot on the collector-owned Quantum of Solace clapperboards in the marketplace appeared to be a logo of some sort on those clapperboards photographed on set in the “Bond of Set” book for the film.  Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 12/18/09)

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

Coldplay “End of Decade Clearout Sale” eBay Charity Auction December 18th-31st, Catalog Available Online

Grammy Award-winning rock band Coldplay are selling memorabilia with their “End of Decade Clearout Sale”.  The instruments, wardrobe, and other items will be auctioned on eBay December 18-31, 2009, with all proceeds benefiting “Kids Company”.  The 52-page catalog became available online today. Read more

Replica Prop Forum (The RPF) Adds “Screen Used” Movie Prop Forum Discussion Area

The Replica Prop Forum, more commonly referred to simply as “The RPF”, has added a new “Screen Used Props” sub forum to their website.  While there has always been a small percentage of talk dedicated to original props and costumes, as well as many topics that would be of interest to both replica and original prop collectors, this is the first time that a special area has been dedicated exclusively to talk about original props on the board.  Read more

Court of Appeal in England Rules in Favor of Andrew Ainsworth in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars “Stormtrooper Helmet” Copyright Legal Battle

Today the High Court of Justice, Court of Appeal in England ruled in favor of Andrew Ainsworth of Shepperton Design Studios in his breach of copyright legal battle with Lucasfilm Limited over the sale of unlicensed replica Star Wars props and costumes.  Read more

Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 1

This is a brief update to the article published yesterday, which articulated some concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace.  Outstanding questions include the sources of these assets, the quantities/availability of boards from certain films, and the problem in distinguishing between unused post production replicas, surplus slates, crew gifts, and authentic set-used copies. Read more

Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: James Bond ‘Quantum of Solace’ Case Study

In the past week, I have spoken with more than a dozen movie prop collectors about their concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace.  Outstanding questions include the sources of these assets, the quantities/availability of boards from certain films, and the problem in distinguishing between unused post production replicas, surplus slates, crew gifts, and authentic set-used copies.  Read more

‘It’s A Wrap!’ Lists Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek for Auction on eBay

Long anticipated, It’s A Wrap! has listed a few items for auction on eBay from J.J. Abrams’ re-imagined Star Trek film.  As noted last month, Julien’s Auctions plans include a summer auction next year at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas (see Julien’s Auctions Announces Sale of Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek at Planet Hollywood). Read more

Profiles in History Feature in Latest Issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’

The latest issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’ (Jan/Feb ’10) includes a “preview” feature on Profiles in History and their auction of assets from the TV show, slated for mid next year following the close of Season Six.  Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 12/11/09)

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

Super Auctions “Hollywood Entertainment Museum” Sale Event in Los Angeles, December 19-20, 2009

Super Auctions is holding an entertainment memorabilia auctions this month which is a liquidation of assets from the Hollywood Entertainment Museum.  Touted as “The Entertainment Auction of the Century”, the sale benefits the Media Arts Education for At-Risk Youth. Read more

20th Century Props II: More Auctions with Super Auctions, December 12th & 15th, 2009

Super Auctions is managing a series of follow-up auctions to their previous liquidation efforts of the 20th Century Props.  The next sales are split into two sessions – “Movie Memorabilia” and “Event Planning”. 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

Jack Nicholson “Hall of Fame” Exhibit at The California Museum

While visiting the California Museum to view the “Out of This World” exhibit back in October, I took some photos of an unrelated display of Jack Nicholson memorabilia.  Read more

Bridget Fonda’s Hero Hammerli Model 280 Semi-Auto Original Movie Prop Gun from “Point of No Return”

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 Hammerli Model 280 Semi-Auto .22 cal Pistol prop pistol used by Bridget Fonda as Maggie Hayward/Claudia Anne Doran/Nina in John Badham’s “Point of No Return“. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 12/04/09)

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

Conan O’Brien: Oprah Helps Tobey Maguire Obtain Original Spider-Man Costumes from Studio

Tobey Maguire was a featured guest on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien last night.  In the course of the interview, Conan asked Maguire a “dumb question” about whether he owns one of the original Spider-Man costumes… Read more

Hollywood Parts & The Halcyon Company Offer Original Movie Props and Costumes from “Terminator Salvation”

Film and television production rental company and movie prop reseller Hollywood Parts has today, in conjunction with The Halcyon Company, begun to offer original assets from Terminator Salvation, which was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc yesterday.  Read more

Charity Auction: Original Star Trek Uniform Worn By Inspirational Professor Randy Pausch, Author of “The Last Lecture”

Jai Pausch, widow of Carnegie-Mellon University Computer Science professor Randy Pausch, has donated a uniform that he wore in J.J. Abrams Star Trek film for charity auction on eBay.  Read more

Original Prop Blog – November 2009 Web Site Traffic Statistics

The latest web site traffic statistics for Original Prop Blog, as of November 30, 2009… Read more