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Prop Talk Podcast #001 – Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs, special guest.  As announced on the official Original Prop Blog Facebook page yesterday, the ‘Prop Talk’ podcast is a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog that has been in the works in recent months (as alluded to early last month – see “Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary”).  This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to readers of the site – and perhaps turn them into listeners.

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StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original ‘Return of the Jedi’ Biker Scout Helmet

Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has published the latest in his series of excellent “photo and video reviews”, this one featuring an original biker scout helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, owned by Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London (formerly owned by Steve Sansweet), which includes the history and development of this prop.  These informative and entertaining videos are a fantastic resource for collectors and fans of the Star Wars franchise.

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Oklahoma City Museum of Art ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ Exhibit Opens Thursday

As noted over the past few days from links to external stories via the official Twitter account for the Original Prop Blog, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be holding their ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ exhibit from May 6 through August 15, 2010.  The attraction will feature 85 wardrobe pieces and accessories used in classic and contemporary films, with a focus on the costume designers who made them. [Read more…]

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Mecum Auctions “Original Spring Classic Auction” Features Cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection, May 19-23 in Indianapolis

Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds.  Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]

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The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: April 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of April 30, 2010… [Read more…]

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The Houston Classic Weekend Auction Features Batmobile, Batskiboat, Penguin Duckmobile Movie Prop Cars from Batman Returns

April 29th-May 2nd is the “Houston Classic Weekend” auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, and one of the lots features “The Ultimate Set of Collectible Vehicles” from Batman Returns (1990) – the iconic Batmobile, the Batskiboat, and the “Batduck” or “Duckmobile”.  The estimate for the lot of vehicles is $300,000-$400,000. [Read more…]

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Latest in NRA’s “Curator’s Corner” Video Series Features Set of Movie Prop Guns from Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed”

The NRA’s National Firearms Museum has published another video as part of their “Curator’s Corner” series.  The latest features a set of hero pistols used in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film,  The Departed (2006), including pieces used by Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, and Jack Nicholson. [Read more…]

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Prop Fedora from “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” Realizes $19,500 in charitybuzz Auction

An original fedora made for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sold for $19,500 in an auction hosted by charitybuzz.  The piece, signed by Harrison Ford, was donated by George Lucas and, per the auction description, came from his personal collection.  The proceeds benefit The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. [Read more…]