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Archives for February 2009

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Propworx/Battlestar Galactica: Post Auction Event Update

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This article serves as a post auction update for Propworx and their handling of the liquidation of assets from the Battlestar Galactica series on behalf of NBC Universal.  This will cover the newly issued Propworx Certificates of Authenticity, shipping and handling of merchandise, customer service, ongoing eBay auctions, upcoming events, and related news. [Read more…]

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Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: February 2009, Part 1

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This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. [Read more…]

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“Underworld” Live Auction: Impressions of The Event, Premiere Props, & The iCollector Service

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Today was the Premiere Props live auction event dedicated to the Underworld series of films, as reported last month (see Premiere Props “Underworld” Live Auction February 7th, Co-Sponsored by Fangoria). [Read more…]

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Movieum of London To Celebrate Anniversary, Host Terry English Exhibit

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The Movieum of London will be celebrating its one year anniversary in March, and the celebration will be marked with a special exhibition by world renowned armourer Terry English. [Read more…]

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John Dykstra Interview in SFX Magazine

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Academy Award winning special effects pioneer John Dykstra was featured in the December 2008 issue of the UK’s SFX magazine.  It is a great little interview and covers his many years in the industry, working on films such as Silent Running, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Lifeforce, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Spider-Man, Hancock, and more. [Read more…]

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Coraline Box With “Handcrafted Collectible Relics” Charity Auction

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The creators of Coraline, set to open in theaters Friday, have produced 50 handmade boxes with different pieces representing the movie, and sent most of them to bloggers in an effort to help promote the film. One of these boxes is currently listed on eBay, with 100% of the proceeds going to the charitable cause, Starlight Children’s Foundation.  Other memorabilia is also available for auction, benefiting the same charity. [Read more…]

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Elstree Props, Fertility Idols, Light Gods, Danziger Collection COAs (Multiple Topic Update)

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This article serves as an update to a number of prior articles related to Elstree Props, “The Danziger Collection” Certificates of Authenticity, “Light God” wall plaque props from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the “Fertility Idols” marketed as authentic from the same film. [Read more…]