This is an update to the article published early last month, (see Angels Costumiers “The Vintage Fashion, Retro Film and TV Clothing Sale” – December 6, 2008), with full details about tomorrow’s sale event. [Read more…]
James Bond Original Movie Memorabilia Values Continue To Soar
Two recent public auctions have featured original James Bond memorabilia, realizing prices that continue to mark the 007 franchise as one of the most sought out and valued by collectors. [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: December 2008
This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”.
Dual Forbes Magazine Articles on Michael Shaw, Joseph Maddalena, The Wizard of Oz
There are two new features today on Forbes.com related to the original prop collecting hobby. One, “Behind the Scenes with an Obsessive Collector”, outlines Joseph Maddalena’s origins of acquiring an interest in collecting movie memorabilia, and his own lifelong pursuit for the broomstick from The Wizard of Oz. The other, “Inside the Search for Dorothy’s Slippers”, shares the story of the ruby slippers stolen from Michael Shaw in 2005. [Read more…]
Olga Kurylenko’s Dress from Quantum of Solace Sells at Charity Auction
The Prada dress and Gina shoes worn by Olga Kurylenko in the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, sold for £7,000 in a charity auction event to benefit the Muir Maxwell Trust. The “Casino Royale” event raised a total of £400,000 in the organization’s efforts to support to children and their families coping with severe epilepsy. [Read more…]
Robot Magazine Feature on Hollywood Robots & Fred Barton
There is a nice cover feature article in the latest issue of Robot magazine, “Fred Barton: The Man Behind Hollywood’s Robotic Roots”, which shares Mr. Barton’s story of how he came to restore one of the original Robby the Robots from Forbidden Planet. [Read more…]
Bonhams to Auction James Bond “The Spy Who Loved Me” Lotus Esprit Coupé
Bonhams will be offering the Lotus Esprit Coupé used in the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me in their December 1, 2008 auction in Olympia, London. [Read more…]
Original TV & Movie Prop “Red Flags”: Detrimental Trends in the Marketplace
I’ve noticed a number of trends on the rise of late, in the marketing and sale of original movie and television props and costumes in the marketplace, that are to the detriment of consumer hobbyists. [Read more…]