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The 9th Annual Original Prop Blog “Year in Review” for 2015: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original TV & Movie Props, Costumes and Pop Culture Memorabilia

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As per tradition, (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review, 2011 Year in Review, 2012 Year in Review, 2013 Year in Review, 2014 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial featuring my personal observations and opinions with regards to the business of buying, collecting, selling, and preserving original pop culture artifacts.  A look back at interesting trends, developments, and news stories from 2015.  As is always the case, this is a completely subjective exercise, and merely touches on the developments and events that relate to the hobby. [Read more…]

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Revenge of the Jedi: Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) Uses Twitter To Strike Down Memorabilia Fraud

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Following a wave of interest in Star Wars memorabilia with the release of the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mark Hamill has started using Twitter as an authentication tool in an effort to help prevent fans from being defrauded in purchasing autographed memorabilia.  I don’t recall an actor ever taking such a “hands on” approach to helping fans with authentication in such a manner, so it is a pretty interesting development. [Read more…]

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“Icons & Idols: Hollywood” by Julien’s Auctions to be Held on December 16th

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Julien’s Auctions’ “Icons & Idols: Hollywood” will be held on December 16th at the Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills showroom.  A public exhibition will run December 14th to 16th. [Read more…]

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Julien’s Auctions “Property from the Collection of Dame Joan Collins” Auction Event on December 16th

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Julien’s Auctions will be holding their “Property from the Collection of Dame Joan Collins” later this month. The one-day sale will be held on December 16th at the Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills showroom, following a public exhibition December 14th to 16th.  [Read more…]

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Premiere Props ‘Hollywood Extravaganza XL’ Auction Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event December 12th

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Premiere Props have listed their next auction as part of their “Hollywood Extravaganza XL”. The one-day auction is scheduled for December 12th, marketing 500 lots. As with past auctions, the sale includes a mix of original props, costumes, and other film and television artifacts, as well as general Hollywood Memorabilia and a lot of replicas/reproductions/toys. [Read more…]

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Screenbid’s “Under The Dome” Online Auction Ending Tomorrow

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ScreenBid and their official online memorabilia auctions is now holding an online auction for the CBS series, Under The Dome.  The auction is scheduled to run 11/30-12/7, and thus concludes tomorrow.  The sale includes 547 lots including props and wardrobe. [Read more…]

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Calendar of Live Auction Events: TV and Movie Props & Costumes, Hollywood Entertainment, Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia

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Below is the latest updated calendar for upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date as possible. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries “Stallone: The Auction” Catalog Online, Event To Be Held December 18-20

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Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Stallone: The Auction”, to be held December 18th – 20th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The sale features over 1,400 lots of props, costumes, and other assets personally owned by the Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone.  Definitely one of the most exciting auctions of the year. [Read more…]