Per Jalopnik.com, one of five original Batmobiles from Tim Burton’s Batman was listed on eBay starting at $500,000. It appears that the listing has since been removed by eBay, but according to the article, “Found on eBay: Tim Burton’s Batmobile Makes You Feel Like Michael Keaton“, these are the photos and accompanying marketing description from the listing: [Read more…]
Condé Nast Portfolio – “Reality’s Bites”
There is an article on Condé Nast Portfolio written by Cathleen MacCarthy, “Reality’s Bites“, which discusses the “topping out” of baby boomer memorabilia and the rise of high end collectibles that are a draw for Generation X, including skateboarding, videogames, and ’90s rock.
The article cites many examples from different fields reflecting the birth of the market of pop culture rising from Beatles and Rolling Stones memorabilia in the early 80s, compared with interest today in Nirvana and Guns ‘N Roses. [Read more…]
“Star Trek: The Experience” – May Close at End of 2008
There is an interesting article by Anthony Pascale at TrekMovie.com, reporting on the state of the contract between CBS and Cedar Fair regarding the “Star Trek: The Experience” attraction at the Las Vegas Hilton:
Future of ‘Star Trek: The Experience’ In Doubt
Per the article, the current agreement ends December 31,2008, and there are “currently no plans to renew” it. A final decision is expected at the end of this month. Apparently attendance has been in decline for some time. More details are available at the above referenced article. [Read more…]
Original Iron Man Suit On Display, Arclight Theater in Hollywood
The original Iron Man Mark III suit from the new film is on display through May 12th at the Arclight Cinema in Hollywood. The new film, starring Robert Downey Jr., is the first big blockbuster of the summer.
More details can be found at ArcLightCinemas.com: [Read more…]
“True Magazine” Stembridge Gun Rentals Article – Circa 1969
I was able to find a very old article from a long out of print magazine with a nice feature on Stembridge Gun Rentals, Inc. – circa 1969. This was published in the January 1969 issue of “True Magazine: For Today’s Man”.
It is quite a fascinating read with a nice historic photo. As was the case with the Guns Magazine article, “Shoot For Effect”, I have shared a PDF of the article below (see “Guns Magazine” Stembridge Gun Rentals Article – Circa 1998).
Here is a link to the full article: “7,000 GUNS FOR HIRE” [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – April 2008 Stats
Here are the latest traffic stats for Original Prop Blog, as of April 30, 2008: [Read more…]
I Love Lucy, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA – Metal Tea Pot
A reader directed my attention to a current eBay auction, offered by Auction Depot LA with a Global Antiques COA titled: “I LOVE LUCY TV PROP ORIGINAL METAL TEA POT +COA NO RES!”.
This seller and consignor/authenticator have already been topics of past articles: [Read more…]
I Love Lucy, Global Antiques, and Auction Depot LA – Silver Creamer
A reader directed my attention to a newly listed eBay auction, offered by Auction Depot LA with a Global Antiques COA titled: “I LOVE LUCY TV PROP ORIGINAL SILVER CREAMER CUP + COA”.
This seller and consignor/authenticator have already been topics of past articles: [Read more…]