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Archives for July 2008

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eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler Update – History from the Model Maker

This is an update to the article published yesterday – eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler & Statistical Authentication? – in reference to a Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler model listed on eBay that is marketed as “FROM ORIGINAL 1976 STAR WARS and “ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION MODEL IN EXISTANCE!”.   The prior article includes archives of the current auction listing as well as the auction listing from the same seller for the same item from earlier in the year.  Also documented are facts, photographs, and information from key Star Wars publications to compare with this piece and in contrast to the marketing claims. [Read more…]

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“Screen Used” Hannibal Lecter Mask – Update

Over a year ago, I published an article about a Hannibal Lecter mask described by the seller as “a SCREEN USED PROP – actually Worn / Used in the Film“.  This was listed on eBay for $14,000.00 and differed in a variety of ways from the mask seen on screen in the movie, Hannibal.  This mask offered for sale had very specific and noticeable damage to it and included a Star Wares COA.  It appears that this mask has resurfaced on eBay, now offered by Star Wares (starwarescollectibles) starting at $4,999.99.  If the same piece, it appears that the mask has suffered considerable damage since the May 2007 auction. [Read more…]

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eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler & Statistical Authentication?

Currently listed on eBay is a Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler model that is marketed as “FROM ORIGINAL 1976 STAR WARS and “ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION MODEL IN EXISTANCE!”.  I archived an auction listing from the same seller for the same item from earlier in the year and have compiled facts, photographs, and information from key Star Wars publications to compare with this piece and how it was marketed in January 2008 and now in July 2008. [Read more…]

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“Global Antiques” Update from Deb

Deb posted a “Reader Comment” today with an update on her issues with “Global Antiques”: [Read more…]

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kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props: Update 3

This is a follow-up to previous articles (see kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props… and Update 1) in which  original prop auctions by “kellysheroesmilitaria” on eBay were compared with matching items available for sale from online retailers, as well as another article (Update 2) looking at medals attributed to Band of Brothers that were not created until late 1945 and 1981, following the end of World War II.  This update now compares non-movie prop purchases made on eBay by “kellysheroesmilitaria” and items that appear to match being resold as original props. [Read more…]

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kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props – Update 2

This is a follow-up to previous articles (see kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props… and Update 1) in which  original prop auctions by “kellysheroesmilitaria” on eBay were compared with matching items available for sale from online retailers.  This update now analyzes two medals offered at auction attributed to use in the HBO television series, Band of Brothers.  Special thanks to the OPB reader who identified these medals. [Read more…]

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kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props: Update 1

This is a follow-up to an article posted a few days ago (see kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props and Jas Townsend & Son Products) in which a reader pointed out some interesting original prop auctions by “kellysheroesmilitaria” on eBay and matching retail props available for sale at retail.  Below are some additional pieces offered for sale as original movie props that match items available for sale at retail. [Read more…]

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“The Wonderful World of Weta” Exhibition in UK

An exhibit featuring props and costumes from The Lord of The Rings, The Last Samurai, King Kong, Hellboy, and The Chronicles of Narnia will be running from July through November at the Royal Armouries in the UK. [Read more…]