“xakaxunknownx” has posted some photos of the “Mark I” armor featured in the upcoming Iron Man film over at Digg.com (LINK). Here are two of the photos taken at an art exhibit in London… [Read more…]
Hickory Daily Record: The Tank Collector
In interesting feature posted today on the Hickory Daily Record website: [Read more…]
Chicago Star Wars Exhibit: “Where Science Meets Imagination”
There is a new Star Wars-themed exhibit in Chicago opening today and running through the end of the year, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination… [Read more…]
The “Other” Dealer Issue: Communication & Good Will
Most of my opinion pieces on the blog involve issues of provenance and authenticity. That really goes to the heart of the hobby, and makes up much of the minefield that original prop collectors navigate as they transact in the marketplace.
The “Other” issue, which gets less attention here and on the discussion forums, is one just as prevalent and much easier to resolve: Business Practices & Customer Service [Read more…]
Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part II
I had initiated a discussion topic on the Movie Prop Forum related to my previous article (see “Work in Progress: The Ultimate Original Prop COA, Part I“), which can be found here: [Read more…]
Guns & Ammo Magazine: Hollywood Handguns
There is a great article about the use of handguns in films at the Guns & Ammo Magazine website. This is one of the few pieces I’ve seen that discusses the degree to which firearms are modified for use in film, employing blank fire loads, as well as the care and expertise that goes into not only the selection of weapons but how they are modified and used on set. [Read more…]
Charity Auction: The Tonight Show With Jay Leno 7 Piece Set Collection
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno has listed a charity auction on eBay to benefit Bailey’s Café (LINK TO AUCTION): [Read more…]
Tom Spina Designs Adds New Display Products
Tom Spina Designs has added a variety of new display products to their online store. [Read more…]