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Flash Gordon Rocketship Featured on “Pawn Stars” Listed on eBay for $100,000

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As mentioned a few days ago, the latest episode of Pawn Stars features a rocketship model claimed to have been used in the Flash Gordon serials from the 1930s.  What appears to be the same model is now listed for public sale on eBay for a $100,000 “Buy It Now” price, stating that it is “an original movie studio prop – NOT a copy or reproduction” and that “[t]he model for sale here is an 18” prototype model — possibly the only one remaining — and may have been used for still shots on the ground and used with charges“.  [Read more…]

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Jason DeBord of Original Prop Blog Featured as Memorabilia Expert Authenticator on Latest “Pawn Stars” Episode (“Rick’s Roulette”) for Flash Gordon Prop Rocketship

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I am featured in the History Channel’s popular cable reality series, Pawn Stars, in the latest episode debuting this week, “Rick’s Roulette” (Season 2015, Episode 27).  I served as the Hollywood memorabilia expert and authenticator for one of the segments of this episode, taking a look at a prop model attributed to the Flash Gordon serials of the 1930s.  This was filmed in December 2014 at Julien’s Auctions, when I was in town helping Colin Cantwell bring his Star Wars original artwork from 1974/1975 and other movie and television memorabilia to auction.  I wanted to share some thoughts about the Flash Gordon prop rocketship model and appearing on the show in general. [Read more…]

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Calendar of Live Auction Events: TV and Movie Props & Costumes, Hollywood Entertainment, Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia

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Below is the latest updated calendar for 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 collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date as possible. [Read more…]

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Rob Zombie Crowdfunding Campaign Offering Movie Props from “Halloween 2” & “Lords of Salem” Ending May 10th

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Heavy metal rock star and filmmaker Rob Zombie is offering fans a chance to bid on original movie props and costumes from his films, including Halloween 2 and Lords of Salem.  There is a minimum bid of only $300 on each lot.  In addition to authentic movie memorabilia are other opportunities, such as meet and greets during his upcoming tour and autographs.  The crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to end on May 10th at midnight.  Proceeds will go toward funding his next film, 31.  [Read more…]

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WPIX-TV (PIX11) News Feature: “NJ’s Attorney General Closes Case of Fraudulent Memorabilia”

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Tribune Broadcasting’s New York flagship station, WPIX-TV (PIX11) in New Jersey, recently published a news report about the Bergen County Prosecutor’s office auctioning off memorabilia seized in 2007 – memorabilia that Prosecutor John Molinelli was warned  included fake autographs.  The report claims that a prior report revealed that the prosecutor’s office made false statements in an official document in order to get a no bid contract for their “handpicked” memorabilia authenticator.  Purportedly, these news stories lead to refunds being offered to the buyers.  One of the buyers subsequently filed a criminal complaint against the prosecutor which went to the Bergen County Policeand then to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice; the AG’s office then sent a letter to people who’d complained and it said that their information “was received and reviewed…The matter is now closed.” [Read more…]

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Blacksparrow Auctions’ “I Love Lucy Auction” Catalog Available Online for Sale Event Ending April 16th

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Blacksparrow Auctions will be holding their “I Love Lucy Auction” online-only auction this month, which concludes on April 16th.  The auction features original costumes, props, manuscripts, photos, posters, costumes sketches and autographs from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. [Read more…]

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Prop Store’s “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” Auction to be Held in Universal City on May 29th

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Prop Store will be holding their “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” live auction event at Hilton – Universal City on May 29th.  The official sale, under partnership with the legendary Rick Baker, boasts more than 400 pieces from his personal archive covering 50 productions over 30 years.  None of this material has been released to the public prior to this no reserve auction.  You can pre-order the print catalog via their official website today. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries ‘Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction’ Catalog Online, Event To Be Held April 18-19

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Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction – Beverly Hills #7134”, to be held April 18th and 19th in Beverly Hills. At the center of the 916 lots is The James Tumblin Gone With The Wind Collection.  Overall, the sale includes music and rock and roll items and vintage/classic Hollywood stars and personally owned items/estate items. [Read more…]