I had an opportunity to meet and chat with Stephen Lane, Tim Lawes, Brandon Alinger, and Dan Hill of The Prop Store of London while at San Diego Comic Con. The video interview includes an introduction of the group, a review of the original props and costumes on display at the show, and a discussion of their experience at the convention this year. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2009: Original Movie Props on Display by The Prop Store of London
As part of the continuing coverage of original props and costumes at San Diego Comic Con, below are photos of costumes and props on display at the Prop Store of London exhibitor space. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2009: Original Movie Props on Display by Disney’s D23
As part of the continuing coverage of original props and costumes on display at San Diego Comic Con, below are photos of costumes and props made available to collectors by Disney’s D23. Included are pieces from the popular Tron, The Black Hole, and The Rocketeer. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2009: Original Movie Props on Display in Exhibit Hall
In addition to pieces showcased by Profiles in History and The Prop Store of London, there are a number of original movie props on display at San Diego Comic Con this year. Below is a compilation of many of the displays and exhibits I found on the show floor. Additional articles covering Profiles in History, The Prop Store of London, and Disney will be published soon. [Read more…]
International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS), June 20-21 in Pasadena
The annual International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) is being held this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles – June 20-21, 2009. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Additional Photos
A short update regarding the lightsaber on display at the National Firearms Museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Comments from Jim Supica, Director of the National Firearms Museum
Mr. Jim Supica, newly appointed Director of the National Firearms Museum, was kind enough to read the article published this week (see Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?) about the lightsaber on display at the museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?
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…]