Two recent public auctions have featured original James Bond memorabilia, realizing prices that continue to mark the 007 franchise as one of the most sought out and valued by collectors. [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Collectors Book Store Auction″ Catalog Available Online
The Profiles in History “Collectors Book Store Auction” catalog is now available (as a download in PDF) for their next auction, to be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on December 12-14, 2008. [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33″ Catalog Available Online
The Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33” catalog is now available (as a download in PDF) for their next auction, to be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on December 11, 2008. [Read more…]
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…]
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original “Star Wars”/”Empire Strikes Back” Stormtrooper Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com sent me a link to an excellent “video review” of an original Stormtrooper helmet he had an opportunity to examine in 2004. This is a very rare helmet in that it is HDPE/Polythene “Fishpond” helmets produced for Star Wars: A New Hope before changing to use of ABS material. More, it was subsequently reused in The Empire Strikes Back, and screen-matched to a scene in the film. [Read more…]
ABC7 News Video Feature on “Collectors Book Store” Auction in December
ABC7 News has a short video broadcast available online with details about the “Collectors Book Store” 5-day auction coming this December from Profiles in History. This will be one of three auctions held by Profiles that month (the other two being the Hollywood Wax Museum auction and their traditional Hollywood Auction). [Read more…]
Profiles in History 32 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 32 was held yesterday and today, with the vintage photos and related material making up Day 1 and posters, one sheets, props, costumes, and related material making up Day 2. The auction was held on site at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, by fax, and by phone. [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32” Video Preview
The publicist for Profiles in History sent me a link to a video preview of the original props and costumes featured in this weeks “Hollywood Auction 32”, July 31 & August 1: [Read more…]