I recently came across a blog post about an “original prop Luke lightsaber” from Star Wars on display at the National Firearms Museum at the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: October 2008
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…]
“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…]
“One of a Kind” Krypton Baby Superman Blanket
eBay seller “fearlessgreen” has listed an “original” and “one of a kind” blanket attributed to use in Superman: The Movie. While I have generally limited my Superman-related articles to the costumes, this is one example in which a claim is contrary to evidence from prior public auctions, as well as adds another example to the ongoing Bermans and Nathans asset tag analysis (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis). [Read more…]
Superman Celebration 2006 & 2008 Auctions: “Disney MGM Studios”?
A collector has sent me photos from the “Superman Celebration 2006″ and Superman Celebration 2008” events, both of which featured live auctions for Superman costumes/costume parts marketed as original and authentic from the Superman films of the 70s and 80s staring Christopher Reeve. Interestingly, these auctions and costume parts relate back to previous OPB articles. [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis
Bermans & Nathans of England (acquired by Angels Costumiers in 1992) made the costumes worn by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 1970s and 1980s. As such, one of the components of provenance and authenticity are the wardrobe or asset tags affixed to costumes at the time of production. Of the confirmed authentic costumes I am aware of, these pieces have wardrobe tags. However, some costumes which have been trading in the marketplace exhibit tags that are not consistent with photos of authentic tags I have assembled for my own reference. [Read more…]