There is a website holding charity auctions of Hollywood memorabilia in support of writers during the current writer’s strike.
Here is a link to the web page and current auctions: fans4writers.com [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries: Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Signature Auction – Dallas, April 4-6, 2008
Heritage Auction Galleries next Music & Entertainment Memorabilia auction will be held in Dallas, Texas on April 4-6, 2008. [Read more…]
More Potential Restrictions in the UK – Deactivated Firearms May Be Banned
This is an pertinent to the prior articles (Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK, the Update to that article), which raised issues and questions related to the implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 in the UK and the affect of this legislation on prop collectors and dealers. Thanks to Simon Lee of DieHardProps.com for the heads up on this new development. [Read more…]
Bonhams: Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Knightsbridge, January 15, 2008
Bonhams next Entertainment Memorabilia auction will be held in Knightsbridge on January 15, 2008. [Read more…]
Original Prop Hobby – 2007 Year in Review
What follows is a summary view of my perspective and personal opinion of the hobby, looking back at 2007. It has been a very interesting year, with a lot of activity and stories and experiences. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – Year End Recap
Since starting the Original Prop Blog in mid-April, there have generally been consistent gains in activity, month to month. [Read more…]
Star Trek Christie’s Lawsuit – The Official Data’s Poker Visor Description Amendment
As previously reported (see “Star Trek Collector Sues Christie’s, CBS & Paramount Studios for $7 Million Dollars“, “Star Trek Christie’s Lawsuit Story, Fundamentals of Authenticity, & The Mainstream Media“), a collector is suing CBS and Paramount Studios and Christies for $7 million dollars, claiming that the pieces won at the 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection auction event were “fake” or inauthentic. [Read more…]
Star Trek Christie’s Lawsuit Story, Fundamentals of Authenticity, & The Mainstream Media
As reported here Friday (see “Star Trek Collector Sues Christie’s, CBS & Paramount Studios for $7 Million Dollars“), a collector is suing CBS and Paramount Studios and Christies for $7 million dollars, claiming that the pieces won at the 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection auction event were “fake” or inauthentic. [Read more…]