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Market Watch: T2 “Original” Miniature Update 3

This is an update to the articles, “Market Watch: Terminator 2 “Original” Miniature Prototype (Elstree Props)“, “Market Watch: T2 “Original” Miniature Update“, and “Market Watch: T2 “Original” Miniature Update 2“.

This appears to be the same item offered by Elstree Props that was originally marketed as an original piece in the eBay category for Original Props, though it resembled a finished retail model kit original offered by Horizon. It did sell on eBay for $620. [Read more…]

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The $20,000 Superman Mold – Update

There was an unusual eBay auction listed about a month ago, as noted in the article, Elstree Props, Jason Joiner, and the $20,000 Superman Mold on eBay.

One of the OPB readers made a post today, who has written about making contact with Jason Joiner with his report on the matter. I am reposting his contribution here, in that more than a month has passed and it is unlikely anyone would know to go back and read his comments. [Read more…]

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Fox Letter & MovieMania Response

A reader identifying himself as MovieMania has responded to the article in regards to the “Fox letter” included with an Aliens piece at auction, as discussed in this article, Questionable “Letter from 20th Century Fox”. [Read more…]

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Questionable “Letter from 20th Century Fox”

An eBay auction ended a few days ago for an “ORIGINAL PROP FACEHUGGER FROM ‘ALIENS’ (1986)” (eBay Item #320120640219). The subtitle of the auction listing claimed: “Displayed – with COA & letter from film studio” [Read more…]

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Prop Watchlist: Star Wars Imperial Blaster

The prop under discussion in this article, once marketed as an “Original 1977 Prop Imperial Officer’s Blaster” from Star Wars, is an example of a fan-made replica being sold as an original prop. This article is written with the permission of the current owner. [Read more…]