Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has produced the second in his series of excellent “video reviews”, this one featuring an original Tie Fighter helmet from Star Wars: A New Hope, along with the history and development of these props for the film.
Archives for 2008
The Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum
There is an article published today on CityViewMag.com that talks about the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum, and its opening this Fall at the Belle Island Village in Pigeon Forge. [Read more…]
E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial & “BMX Plus!” Magazine (October 1982)
As a follow-up to an article published last year (see The Original BMX Bike from E.T. The Extra Terrestrial), I thought it would be productive to share some additional information about the custom Kuwahara BMX bikes used in the Steven Spielberg classic, E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (1982), including an article from “BMX Plus!” magazine circa October 1982. [Read more…]
eBay Policy Update: Nearly “PayPal Only” (More Details)
As an update to eBay’s frequent and ongoing policy changes to a “PayPal Only” payment system, details regarding previously announced changes that further integrate PayPal into parent company eBay have been further clarified. Such changes include the elimination of checks and money orders under most circumstances. [Read more…]
“Machine Gun News” Stembridge Gun Rentals Article – Circa 1996
I was able to find another old article from a long out of print magazine with a nice feature on Stembridge Gun Rentals, Inc. – circa 1996. This was published in the July 1996 issue of “Machine Gun News”, written by Dan Shea of Long Mountain Outfitters. [Read more…]
Signature House Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions – Questions, Observations
Signature House (on eBay and their own website) is offering a number of movie and television props and wardrobe items for sale on eBay Live Auctions, in their Auction XXXV – Autographs & Memorabilia Auction, with live bidding on October 11-12, 2008. [Read more…]
“One of a Kind” Krypton Baby Superman Blanket – Update
This is an update to the original article – “One of a Kind” Krypton Baby Superman Blanket – posted a few days ago. In the last report, eBay seller “fearlessgreen” had listed an “original” and “one of a kind” blanket attributed to use in Superman: The Movie. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of 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 original prop collectors. [Read more…]