I recently came across a blog post about an “original prop Luke lightsaber” from Star Wars on display at the National Firearms Museum at the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]
Star Wares Collectibles & Piece of the Past Form New Partnership/Ownership Arrangement
I’ve been in communications with Marcia Tysseling, founder of Star Wares Collectibles, and Kevin Martin of Piece of the Past, Inc. about Mr. Martin’s majority acquisition of Star Wares, Ms. Tysseling’s role, and the future of the company. I have received a few questions and heard various rumors recently, so I thought I would seek clarification to share with hobbyists in this report. [Read more…]
James Bond, Prop Store, TV Film Memorabilia Magazine
There is a two page spread in the current issue of TV Film Memorabilia Magazine out of the UK featuring an interview with Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London, discussing original James Bond movie memorabilia, including original props and wardrobe. [Read more…]
More On James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios. [Read more…]
High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: Super Hollywood “Superman/Superboy Reference Costume”
This is a companion article to several previous features. This article includes an archive of high resolution photos of the costume previously designated the “Superman/Superboy Reference Costume”. In addition to photos of the costume itself, photos and analysis of the accompanying Super Hollywood (super38, Armando Alvarez, Ana Mungia) Letter of Authenticity also follows below. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auction Bob Hope Event Today, Tomorrow in Beverly Hills
Julien’s Auction is holding their Bob Hope Estate Sale today in Beverly Hills. A collector in attendance was kind enough to forward some photos to share with readers. [Read more…]
“Momentum Design” Wardrobe Sale in Calgary, Online
Various Candian local news outlets have reported on a wardrobe sale by Momentum Design in Calgary. Per reports, the 10,000 sq ft warehouse has as many as one million costume pieces used in film and television. Some of the higher profiles pieces also appear to be listed on eBay. [Read more…]