Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 02/26/10)

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

Details on PropWorx Iron Man Movie Props, Costumes, Auction Catalog

PropWorx, best known for its liquidation of assets from Battlestar Galactica via two live auction events and thousands of eBay auctions, has launched a new website with details about one of its new licenses, Iron Man, on behalf of Marvel Studios.  In addition to photos and descriptions of some of the nicer items is a page to pre-order a limited edition auction catalog which appears to be impressive. Read more

Variety Kids Host Charity eBay Auction for 1966 Dodge Coronet from Coen Brothers “A Serious Man”

Variety Kids has launched an eBay auction of a 1966 Dodge Coronet from the Coen Brothers Academy Award nominated film, A Serious Man.  100% of the proceeds for the sale of the original movie prop will benefit The Children’s Charity’s Mission. Read more

“Clothes Off Our Back” Charity Auction of Sony Pictures Movie Costumes Benefits Haiti Earthquake Relief

“Clothes Off Our Back” is hosting a series of charity auctions that include original wardrobe pieces worn in Sony Pictures films.  The sale, which also includes autographed TV and movie scripts, posters, and other entertainment memorabilia, will benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 02/19/10)

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

Russell Crowe’s “Museum of Interesting Things” in Australia (Photos & Video of Movie Prop Exhibition)

Late last year, the “Museum of Interesting Things” opened at the Nymboida Coaching Station Inn in Australia. Russell Crowe has donated original movie props and costumes from many of his films for display at the museum.  Aaron of HeroProp.com was kind enough to provide photos and videos from his recent visit to share with readers of the Original Prop Blog. Read more

Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 39″ Catalog Online for Michael H Epstein & Scott E Schwimer Glamour Photography Auction

The Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 39″ catalog (first of two parts) is now available online at the official Profiles in History website, which has also been recently redesigned.  This special auction, the Michael H Epstein & Scott E Schwimer Glamour Photography Auction, will be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on March 25th-27th, 2010. Read more

Status of Movie Prop Dealer Steve Knight’s ‘Rare Props’? Collector Seeks Communication…

A collector has contacted me who claims to have been trying to complete a transaction with UK prop dealer Steve Knight and his Rare Props business since last year.  Read more

Golden Closet Holds “Collectors For Charity” Auction to Benefit the Haitian Earthquake Victims

Original prop and wardrobe dealer The Golden Closet and The Prop Store of London has launched a series of eBay auctions, the proceeds of which will benefit The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.  The auction includes pieces from Mars Attacks, Three Kings, Gladiator, Tropic Thunder, V for Vendetta, The Sopranos, and other properties. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 02/12/10)

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

Profiles in History Files Lawsuits Against Fraudulent Movie Poster Auction Consignors

As an update to the ongoing movie poster scandal that was first reported on last year, auction house Profiles in History has this week filed the second of two lawsuits against consignors that they allege defrauded them via the consignment of fake move posters (one-sheets, lobby cards) to their sales. Read more

Premiere Props Response To Better Business Bureau Rating, Consignment Checks Returned “NSF”

Yesterday’s feature reported on the Better Business Bureau having dropped their rating for Premiere Props to a score of “D”.  Based on my research, it appears to have been the result of complaints filed against the studio prop reseller by one of their consignors and customers, David Brandon of HorrorDomain.com, and a dispute which involved consignment checks returned to him by the bank stamped “NSF” (Not Sufficient Funds). Read more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more

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 more