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kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props: Update 4, eBay Third Party Reporting Case Study

kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props: Update 4, eBay Third Party Reporting Case Study | ebay no evil monkeys

This is a follow-up to previous articles (see kellysheroesmilitaria Original Props…, Update 1, Update 2, Update 3) in which original prop auctions by “kellysheroesmilitaria” on eBay were compared with matching items available for sale from online retailers, as well as non-movie prop purchases made on eBay by “kellysheroesmilitaria” and items that appear to match being offered for sale as original props under the same eBay account.  A reader drew my attention to a new set of auctions, which is followed by a note about eBay third party reporting in practice. [Read more…]

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Profiles in History 32 Held Yesterday, Today

Profiles in History 32 Held Yesterday, Today | profiles in history 32 results x380

Profiles in History 32 was held yesterday and today, with the vintage photos and related material making up Day 1 and posters, one sheets, props, costumes, and related material making up Day 2.  The auction was held on site at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, by fax, and by phone. [Read more…]

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Friday the 13th Collector Expresses Doubts About Props in the Marketplace

Friday the 13th Collector Expresses Doubts About Props in the Marketplace | friday the 13th jason shirt swatch comparison intro x380

Mario Kirner, a collector of original props and wardrobe from the Friday the 13th series of films, has published a series of articles analyzing some props/costume parts trading in the marketplace that he feels are not consistent with what is seen on screen nor the confirmed authentic pieces in private collections.  This analysis can be found on his website, FridayThe13thProps.de. [Read more…]

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Comic-Con 2008: Event Recap & My Personal Experience

Comic-Con 2008: Event Recap & My Personal Experience | comic con 2008 san diego event review x380

I thought I’d share my own personal impressions and experiences about Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego, to close out my series of articles and features on the event.  Some bits admittedly off topic… [Read more…]

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Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32” Video Preview

The publicist for Profiles in History sent me a link to a video preview of the original props and costumes featured in this weeks “Hollywood Auction 32”, July 31 & August 1: [Read more…]

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Original Dark Knight Props, Costumes On Display at Arclight Theater

Original props and costumes from the new film, Dark Knight, were recently on display at the  Arclight Cinema in Hollywood.  Many thanks to Rik on the Movie Prop Forum for sharing the photos with the OPB:

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Comic-Con 2008: James Duval “Reunited” Video Interview – Behind the Mask (Frank the Bunny & Donnie Darko)

I will open this feature with a disclosure – the original “Frank” the bunny mask original prop from Donnie Darko featured in the Profiles in History auction next week was consigned from my personal collection.  I knew it was going to be on display at Comic-Con, but I never imagined it would lead to my meeting the actor who actually wore the mask in the film as “Frank”, Mr. James “Jimmy” Duval. [Read more…]

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Comic-Con 2008: Three Questions for Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History (Video Interview)

Comic-Con 2008: Three Questions for Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History (Video Interview) | interview joe maddalena profiles in history comic con 2008 x380

Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History, took a moment to answer a few questions at Comic-Con International 2008, marking their sixth exhibit at the show: [Read more…]