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Archives for November 2008

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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…]

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Angels Costumiers “The Vintage Fashion, Retro Film and TV Clothing Sale” – December 6, 2008

There is an announcement on the Angels website with some details about a sale of assets on December 6, 2008 at a venue to be announced in the UK.  Below are the remarks posted on the site about the sale (LINK): [Read more…]

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Total Film Magazine Covers Weta Workshop Exhibit, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit

Total Film Magazine, one of my two favorite movie magazines (the other being Empire Magazine, both out of the UK) has a feature in the November 2008 issue covering the Weta Workshop exhibit at the Royal Armouries (see “The Wonderful World of Weta” Exhibition in UK) and talks with Richard Taylor about the Lord of the Rings franchise. [Read more…]

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Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?

I recently came across a blog post about an “original prop Luke lightsaber” from Star Wars on display at the National Firearms Museum at the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. [Read more…]

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Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar

Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]