The Prop Store of London has begun a second wave of their studio auctions for the film, Sunshine, under the eBay User ID propstore_auction. With the film opening in the states (following the UK debut), it appears that some pieces were held back for promotion here in the U.S. [Read more…]
Notable Studio Auctions: Hairspray & The Return of New Line Auctions
Unfortunately, New Line Auctions shut down their internal prop auction service at the start of the year. I only made two purchases through their service, but they were top quality across the board – communication, shipping, packing, customer service, and their COA was better than most. I was sad to see them close down operations.
It appears they are back, only now on eBay (they used to host their own auctions on the New Line website and do it all in house). [Read more…]
Notable Studio Auctions: Transformers (Premiere Props) – Key Results
As noted in a previous article, “Notable Studio Auctions: Transformers (Premiere Props)“, Premiere Props has managed studio auctions for the film, Transformers, under the eBay User ID premiereprops7.
Two of the pieces of the most interest ended tonight… [Read more…]
Profiles in History 28 Print Catalog Out, Live on eBay
I received my print catalog for Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 28 in the mail yesterday: [Read more…]
Tom Spina Featured in Latest Issue of Star Wars Insider
The incredible Snaggletooth costume display Tom Spina and I discussed in his interview (see article “Featured Interview: Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs“) is featured in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider (issue 95, on newsstands now). [Read more…]
Hollywood Roadshow Live Auction in L.A. – Held Today
As reported last month (HERE): [Read more…]
Stembridge Auction Report, Part 6: Hero Pistol – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
This is the sixth in a series of articles reporting on the Stembridge Armory Collection Auction in Los Angeles, hosted by Little John’s Auction Service. [Read more…]
Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK
I’ve always been interested in the laws, rules, customs, and perspectives revolving around the importation and/or ownership of “live fire” (i.e. “real”) firearms into the UK.
Because this is a varied, multi-faceted topic with many different opinions and areas of expertise, I thought it would be interesting to open a dialogue of sorts, though a blog doesn’t lend itself to such. In any event, I’ve been corresponding with Adam Bosman (sharpsticks on the Movie Prop Forum) about these issues. As a UK citizen, he has done some research, which he has given me permission to share here: [Read more…]