Article Summary: a book review of The Winston Effect: The Art and History of Stan Winston Studio. [Read more…]
Archives for 2007
George Lucas on Conan O’Brien Tonight, May 1st
Article Summary: A note about a George Lucas segment on the Conan O’Brien Show. [Read more…]
Market Watch: T2 “Original” Miniature Update 2
Article Summary: Observations and questions raised about an “original” Terminator 2 miniature listed on eBay. [Read more…]
Real Estate & Original Props: An Analysis
Article Summary: An opinion piece comparing and contrasting real estate trends and characteristics with the original prop hobby, including Fixed Pricing vs. Variable Pricing, Recorded Sale vs. Unrecorded Sale, New vs. Resale, and Market Pricing Fluctuations. [Read more…]
Market Watch: T2 “Original” Miniature Update
Article Summary: Observations and questions raised about an “original” Terminator 2 miniature listed on eBay. [Read more…]
Market Watch: Terminator 2 “Original” Miniature Prototype (Elstree Props)
Article Summary: Observations and questions raised about an “original” Terminator 2 miniature listed on eBay. [Read more…]
Market Watch: Raiders of the Lost Ark Clapperboard?
Article Summary: Observations and questions raised about a Raiders of the Lost Ark clapperboard listed on eBay, and a seller using photos from other sites (Prop Store of London and My Props) as his own. [Read more…]
Buyer Precautions & Considerations, Part I: The Mechanics of the Deal
Article Summary: Personal observations and recommendations for collectors to consider in acquiring original props, including an overview of contracts, documentation, eBay, PayPal, use of credit cards and alternate payment methods, insurance, shipping, and other considerations. [Read more…]