Update on Fake ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Blaster, Message from Author of Letter of Provenance

This is an update to two stories published late last year about a replica Star Wars: Return of the Jedi “Biker Scout Blaster” which was marketed for sale as an original from the production.  The author of the original Letter of Provenance has written me today and granted permission to publish his initial e-mail for the benefit of the readers of the Original Prop Blog. Read more

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

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

More “Planet of the Apes” (The Terminal) Statue of Liberty Prop Revelations – John Tarter Provenance?

In April, the “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty prop that has long been the focus of an ongoing investigation by the Original Prop Blog was determined to have in fact been made for and used in the 2004 Steven Spielberg film The Terminal starring Tom Hanks – not the 1968 science fiction classic Planet of the Apes.  Read more

Les Hemstock’s “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty Prop: A “Terminal” Error in Authentication

An industry professional who personally inspected the Les Hemstock “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty prop at the “The Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show” convention has come forward with information and evidence that it was actually custom designed and sculpted for the film, The Terminal (2004), which would confirm that it has absolutely no connection whatsoever with Planet of the Apes.

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Les Hemstock “Planet of the Apes” Statue of Liberty Prop: “For A Fee” Photo Opportunities

A Statue of Liberty prop head owned by Les Hemstock, claimed to have been used in the filming of Planet of the Apes (1968), is now being advertised in conjunction with “The Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show” in April featuring “for a fee” photo opportunities with Linda Harrison and Felix Silla.  Read more

Les Hemstock “Movie Used” Harry Potter Envelope, Warner Bros. COA

Les Hemstock sold on eBay yesterday via a “Buy It Now Auction” using his kcotsmeh account a “MOVIE USED” Hogwarts envelope from one of the Harry Potter films, along with a unique “WARNER BROTHERS CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY”.  Neither the prop nor the provenance appear to match other examples found in the marketplace. Read more

Another Les Hemstock “Charlie Chaplin” Bamboo Cane?

This is an update to previous articles which cataloged information and questions regarding a bamboo cane attributed to use by Charlie Chaplin, which Les Hemstock appeared to have acquired on eBay and consigned for sale with Signature House and their Auction XXXV event in October 2008, where it was withdrawn prior to the live auction.  Read more

Les Hemstock “Charlie Chaplin” Bamboo Cane Returns to Market; Classic Hollywood Hats

This is an update to previous articles which cataloged events surrounding a bamboo cane attributed to use by Charlie Chaplin, which Les Hemstock appears to have acquired on eBay and consigned for sale with Signature House and their Auction XXXV event in October 2008, where it was withdrawn prior to the live auction.  Read more

Follow-Up: Charlie Chaplin Canes (Christie’s Auctions)

This is an follow-up to recent articles, which reviewed, in part, a bamboo cane attributed to use by Charlie Chaplin, which was part of an auction event by Signature House (on eBay and their own website) in their Auction XXXV – Autographs & Memorabilia Auction.  The prop was withdrawn a few days before the live auction event which was held October 11-12, 2008.  Read more

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