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NOTICE: “The Original Prop Blog” Has No Affiliation With New Website “The Prop Blog” (Screaming Sports? Propworx?)

There is a new website called “The Prop Blog”.  In that this can cause confusion for anyone searching for “The Original Prop Blog” – since the name is nearly the identical – I thought it would be appropriate to publish a public notice and statement of the fact that “The Prop Blog” has no connection nor affiliation whatsoever with “The Original Prop Blog”.  However, based on my research, I would like to pose an open question:  Is there a relationship between “The Prop Blog” and “Propworx” or its principals? [Read more…]

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Propworx Iron Man Movie Prop and Costume Auction Catalog Online, Live Event April 18th at C2E2

Propworx Iron Man Movie Prop and Costume Auction Catalog Online, Live Event April 18th at C2E2 | Propworx Iron Man LiveAuctioneers Movie Prop Auction x380

The next big PropWorx auction event is the sale of original movie props and costumes from the first Iron Man film starring Robert Downey Jr., on behalf of Marvel Studios.  The auction will take place at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on Sunday, April 18th.  Online bidding is available via LiveAuctioneers and the full catalog can be found online. [Read more…]

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“Shall We Play A Game?” Original IMSAI 8080 Computer Movie Prop from WarGames to be Sold

As covered by the Original Prop Blog back in 2008 (see “WIRED WarGames Roundtable, Original IMSAI 8080 Computer”), WIRED magazine published an article about classic 80s film WarGames (1983) starring Matthew Broderick.  The article included an image of the original IMSAI 8080 computer that was used in the movie, which was remarkable in that the prop was saved and preserved for over a quarter of a century.  I’ve learned in recent weeks that this piece of motion picture history will soon be made available for sale, so this serves as a notice to the original prop community in advance of further details. [Read more…]

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“No Country For Old Men” Silenced Shotgun Movie Prop Featured in NRA’s Latest “Curator’s Corner” Video

The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has continued to publish new videos in their series called “Curator’s Corner”.  The latest features Anton Chigurh’s silenced shotgun from the Academy Award-winning film, No Country for Old Men by Joel and Ethan Coen. [Read more…]

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Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary

Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary | Jason DeBord Original Prop Blog Movie Magazine 3 Year Anniversary x380

Today marks the three year anniversary of the Original Prop Blog.  Three years ago today I published its first article, “The Hobby Without A Name…“Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary | trans [Read more…]

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Editorial: Reaction To “What’s Hot In Hollywood Collectibles” Article By The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times published an article this week about collecting original movie props and costumes, presented as a Q&A interview with Antiques Roadshow appraiser Philip Weiss of Philip Weiss Auctions.  As is typical with mainstream media coverage of the hobby, much of it is preoccupied with discussion of high prices realized at auction.  However, there is also a focus on questions about authenticity and fraud (which I applaud), though some of the responses – particularly those about eBay – have prompted me to share some of my own personal opinions and reactions. [Read more…]

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Bonhams to Auction Prop Ferrari 250GT Spyder California Used in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

Last year, the house owned by the father of fictional character of Cameron from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was put up for sale (see “Cameron’s House from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” For Sale at $2.3 Million Dollars”); now, Bonhams will offer his dad’s Ferrari for sale in their April auction. [Read more…]

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More 20th Century Props Movie & TV Asset Liquidation Auctions April 10th & 13th, 2010

More 20th Century Props Movie & TV Asset Liquidation Auctions April 10th & 13th, 2010 | 20th Century Props iCollector Movie TV Prop Auction x380

20th Century Props is continuing its series of online auctions with their liquidation efforts.  The next set of auctions in April appear to be sans Super Auctions, but will continue to use the iCollector online bidding platform and service.  [Read more…]