There is a video segment available on the CBS website from their feature, “Star Wars: License to Thrill”, from their “The Early Show” program. The video features an interview with Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management for LucasFilm, and probably the most famous collector of Star Wars merchandise and memorabilia. [Read more…]
Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK: Update
This is an update to the prior article (Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK), 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. [Read more…]
NASA’s Space Center Houston to Host Star Wars Prop Exhibit
LucasFilm released the following press release today (as reported on TheForce.net). According to the release, the Luke Skywalker lightsaber from Return of the Jedi, along with other Star Wars props, including a 1:1 scale X-Wing fighter, will be on display at NASA’s Space Center Houston through the end of the year. [Read more…]
Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia
Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia
This is a review of James Bond Encyclopedia (published October 15, 2007). This book is a great resource for fans of the 007 films. It is well organized, comprehensive, and up to date. [Read more…]
‘It’s A Wrap!’ Customer Service Complaints Reach New High – Update
As reported in late September, hobbyists spanning several online discussion forums (primarily The Movie Prop Forum and the Star Trek Props, Costumes & Auctions Forum) have been outspoken about a variety of customer service complaints with It’s a Wrap and their handling of the official CBS ~ Paramount Television Star Trek auctions.
There have since been a series of additional developments, as noted on the Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog. [Read more…]
Stembridge Auction Report, Part 12: Al Pacino Pistol from Heat
As was the case with the Point of No Return pistols (see Auction Report, Part 7),when I was originally researching the Stembridge Collection catalog for Little John’s Stembridge Collection Auction, one of the few pieces on my “short list”, which I considered secondary to my two top wants (the T2 and True Lies pistols) was one of the pair of Heat sidearm pistols offered, which were attributed to use by Al Pacino in the Michael Mann film. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – 6.5 Months Later
I did one of these August 1st, so I thought I’d give a quarterly progress report today, three months later.
Again a quick note to thank those who have read, supported, and contributed to the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]
Upcoming Auction Event Calendar Snapshot
Here is the latest updated list of upcoming original prop auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]