Revisting the Elstree Props “Return of the Jedi” Star Wars Lightsabers: The $50,000 Question (Original or Replica?)

This is an update to a series of articles about two prop lightsabers marketed by Paul Harrison, at the time owner of Elstree Props, which were described as original pieces made for the film, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.  No such lightsabers appear in the finished film.  Though it has been some time since the last update, published in late 2007, I have obtained new information.  Included in this feature are photos of one of the props that I’ve been told were taken in late 2005, of a newly made custom replica lightsaber, prior to delivery to Paul Harrison.  The prop in these photos clearly matches one of the two Elstree Props lightsabers.  Was a newly made replica prop listed for sale to the public for $50,000.00? Read more

James Bond “Golden Gun” Update: High Quality Photo, Comparisons, Pinewood Studios Account

I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios, as well as conflicting information about how many of the props were made, who made them, and where they are today. Read more

Elstree Props “100% Unconditional Guarantee” Update

When Elstree Props listed their business for sale on eBay in November 2007 (see Elstree Props Retiring, Offering Business For Sale), I posed the following question with regard to the “100% unconditional guarantee”: Read more

More On James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props

I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios. Read more

Elstree Props, New Ownership, Announcement On Redesigned Website

As I have heard from various hobbyists over the past several months, it is finally publicly announced that Elstree Props was sold.  The new owner has contacted me via e-mail and launched a new website today which includes a formal announcement. Read more

James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props – Update

In the past few days, I have conducted additional research regarding the original “golden gun(s)” from the 1974 James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun.  This topic was raised by worldwide news reports covering a/the “golden gun” reported stolen from Elstree Props, a tenant within Elstree Studios.  Read more

Questions About James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props, Elstree Studios

As noted yesterday (see James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Studios), the “golden gun” from the 1974 James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun was reported stolen from Elstree Props, a tenant within Elstree Studios.  I have assembled some additional information, research, reports, and a list of questions that pertain to the prop and reported theft, as picked up by many news agencies worldwide. Read more

James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Studios

Per reports originating with the BBC, the “Golden Gun” from the 1974 James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun has been stolen from Elstree Studios. Read more

Star Wars “Original Prototype Lightsabers from 1976 Meeting”

Elstree Props (e11e on eBay) is marketing another very expensive “original” prop auction with pieces claimed to have been “prototypes” in the production of Star Wars: A New Hope.  This new eBay offering is a set of lightsabers, attributed to a January 1976 meeting.  Comparing the claims made in the auction listing with J.W. Rinzler’s The Making of Star Wars raises many questions about these vintage camera flashguns being offered for sale starting at $19,938.00. Read more