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Archives for November 2007

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Elstree Props Return of the Jedi Lightsaber Auction – Update 6

The Borehamwood & Elstree Times have published a news story yesterday about Elstree Props offerings at SpecialistAuctions.com, including the Luke Return of the Jedi lightsaber prop discussed in prior articles (see Elstree Props “Original” Return of the Jedi Lightsaber at Auction, Update 1, Update 2, Update 3, Update 4, Update 5) .

The initial 28-day auction at SpecialistAuctions.com ended November 12th with no bids (Expired Auction Link) and has since been relisted as a new 28-day listing (Relisted Auction Link) which currently shows as active, with 16 days remaining.

Obviously, the questions raised about the piece here, on the Movie Prop Forum (LINK), and the Replica Prop Forum (LINK) remain unanswered.

Interestingly, the article indicates that the lightsaber is no longer available for sale, though the listing is still active: [Read more…]

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Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection”

Per their website, Guernsey’s is beginning to market The Pugliese Collection auction, touted as “Purely and Simply The Greatest Pop Culture Collection Ever!” [Read more…]

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Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque – Update 1

Though I just posted the original article a few hours ago, I came across an auction on eBay that sheds some light on the Raiders of the Lost Ark wall plaque offered in Profiles in History that matches one seen on YourProps.com listed as a replica casting attributed to Elstree Props. [Read more…]

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High Definition Screencaps: Overview of Blu-Ray Disc, HD-DVD, & Initial Experiences

As noted previously (see article “The Discerning Original Prop Collector Waits… The Dual Format HD Drive for PCs“), I’ve been very anxiously anticipating the ability to capture screen images from the new high definition disc formats for use in researching original props and wardrobe used in film and television. Since that article, I’ve found both disappointment and promise. [Read more…]