Below are photos of a costumes and weapons featured in the upcoming Underworld: Rise of the Lycans film, on display at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
Comic-Con 2008: G.I. Joe Movie Driller Vehicle
Below are photos of a drilling vehicle featured in the upcoming G.I. Joe film, on display at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
Comic-Con 2008: Iron Man Armor
Below are photos of the Iron Man armor from the Iron Man film, on display at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
Comic-Con 2008: Iron Monger Armor from Iron Man
Below are photos of the Iron Monger armor from the Iron Man film, on display at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
More From the Los Angeles Times: “Scammers Exploit Online Trust Factor”
David Colker of the Los Angeles Times has written a follow-up story to Harriet Ryan’s piece published on the front page Wednesday (see Los Angeles Times Feature on Global Antiques, Thoughts on Los Angeles Times “Global Antiques” Feature). The new article, “Scammers exploit online trust factor“, opens quoting the core value that eBay was founded on – “people are basically good” – and laments the “good old days”. [Read more…]
“Propworx” to Auction Original Props & Wardrobe from Battlestar Galactica
The following press release announces the partnership between NBC Universal and “Propworx” to auction over 3,000 original props and costumes from the contemporary Battlestar Galactica television series: [Read more…]
Thoughts on Los Angeles Times “Global Antiques” Feature
I wanted to share some thoughts and reactions to this week’s feature in the Los Angeles Times about the “Global Antiques” auctions on eBay. Overall, I am very pleased to see the issue presented to a huge audience, and I think the reporter, Ms. Ryan, did an excellent job of giving voice and perspective to a wide array of principals and relevant third parties. My interest is to look at each of those contributions and responses (or lack thereof) to determine outstanding questions. [Read more…]
Los Angeles Times Feature on “Global Antiques”
Tomorrow’s edition of the Los Angeles Times includes a feature by Harriet Ryan on the Global Antiques props sold on eBay by Auction Depot LA, Auction Shop USA, and Historic Souvenirs. The full story can be read online at latimes.com – “Internet citizen posses investigate some sellers” – also archived below: [Read more…]