A leather jacket worn by Angelina Jolie in the new film Wanted is up for auction on both eBay and CharityFolks.com, with proceeds from the sale benefiting Plan!t Now. [Read more…]
Archives for June 2008
Star Wars “Prototype” Stormtrooper Helmets
Over the past several years, one issue that has been discussed among hobbyists from time to time relates to questions about Stormtrooper helmets characterized as “prototypes” and attributed to the production of the first Star Wars film, A New Hope. A number of hobbyists do not believe these helmets are indeed prototypes (precursors to the helmets made for and used in A New Hope) but made following that production, which would classify them as non-Original or replicas. [Read more…]
Premiere Props & Hollywood Roadshow: Another “Double Clerked” Auction Debacle
As reported leading up to this past weekend’s event (see Hollywood Roadshow: “Prop and Pinball” Auction in El Segundo – June 21-22, 2008), the Premiere Props “Hollywood Roadshow” live auction event was held Saturday and Sunday. Based on my discussions with fellow collectors who participated, it seems to continue to be plagued with the same problems involving post-auction outcome manipulation [Read more…]
Terminator Endo Skull On eBay
I’ve received a number of inquires about the authenticity of the metal Endo skull on eBay, so I thought I would post a response here and archive the auction for future reference. I have not researched the piece beyond the auction listing, and from my point of view, it has not been proven authentic nor inauthentic, so I would personally view authenticity as inconclusive. [Read more…]
Star Wars “Where Science Meets Imagination” Exhibit Photos
A few prior articles have remarked on the traveling ‘Where Science Meets Imagination” exhibit (see Minnesota and Chicago). Fellow collector Brian Murphy was kind enough to forward some photos he had taken at the Chicago event, with a number of great pictures of original Star Wars props and costumes. [Read more…]
Make-Up Artist Trade Show, June 21-22, 2008 & Tribute to Stan Winston
The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show is being held this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles – June 21-22, 2008. Make-Up Artist Magazine and Stan Winston Studios have assembled a large museum display of Stan Winston creations in tribute to the late Academy Award-winning special effects and make-up artist. [Read more…]
Little John’s Auction Service June 2007 Event Catalog: The World-Famous Stembridge Armory Collection
I receive frequent requests for the PDF version of the Little John’s Auction Service “The World-Famous Stembridge Armory Collection” event catalog from June 2007, so I thought I’d upload it here so that people can have access to the information: [Read more…]
“Great British Movie Event” Fundraiser: Photos
Mario Kirner of Germany was able to attend the “Great British Movie Event” held Tuesday, and was kind enough to forward some photos he took while in attendance. An original James Bond tuxedo worn by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale was one of the memorabilia pieces auctioned in The “Great British Movie Event”, a fundraiser held on June 17, 2008 at the Old Billingsgate in London with proceeds benefiting the National Film and Television School. [Read more…]