As reported last month (see “PayPal Only” eBay Developments In The News), eBay announced that, beginning mid-June, PayPal would be the only method of payment permitted on eBay transactions taking place in Australia. This move by eBay appears to have been setback by a notice filed by the ACCC. [Read more…]
The July/August issue of Star Wars Insider magazine (#102) has a feature written by good friend Tom Spina as well as related articles of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
This is unrelated to original prop collecting, but American journalist Tim Russert is a personal hero of mine and, as has been reported in the news throughout the day, his sudden death was an unexpected shock. I thought it would be appropriate to write a short note in recognition of his life’s work and passing. [Read more…]
Today, the status of the the following accounts for sellers associated with the sale of “authentic” and “original” entertainment and historical memorabilia authenticated by “Global Antiques” on eBay show a “NARU” (“Not a Registered User” & “No Longer a Registered User”, depending on the page) status: [Read more…]
There is a great feature at Gizmodo.com with photos and information about the “souped up” Swiss Army knife used by Steve Carrel as Maxwell Smart in Get Smart – see “Get Smart’s Swiss Army Knife Has Working Crossbow, Flamethrower and Blowgun“.
Gizmodo got the full spec illustration from propmaster Tim Wiles (thumbnails below, full res from link above). [Read more…]
The Star Wars “Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit, last showing in Chicago (see past story), opens tomorrow and runs through August 24, 2008 at the Science Museum of Minnesota. This is the eight and final exhibit for the U.S.; it will next be moved to Australia. In all, 80 original props, costumes, and other pieces will be on display for the public. Highlights include the original 1:1 landspeeder from A New Hope, Darth Vader’s helmet, a Yoda puppet, a Chewbacca costume, Han Solo and Princess Leia costumes, scale X-Wing, Y-Wing, and Tie Fighters and one of the Millennium Falcons. [Read more…]
An original James Bond tuxedo worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale is one of the memorabilia pieces to be auctioned in The “Great British Movie Event”, a fundraiser on June 17, 2008 at the Old Billingsgate in London with proceeds benefiting the National Film and Television School. [Read more…]
Another Gremlins prop has surfaced on eBay, marketed as original. This is one of many Gremlins-related props to be offered/relisted on eBay this year. Research about additional Gremlins-related auctions is available in the “Gremlins” sub-category.
What follows are three Gremlins props listed on eBay by seller “irise5923” since late March. [Read more…]