Below is the latest updated list of 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 original prop collectors.
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Prop Store of London Official Auction of “MOON” Original Movie Props, Costumes, Miniatures, Memorabilia
The Prop Store of London has begun their official eBay auctions for original movie props, costumes, artwork, blueprints, and model miniatures from Duncan Jones’ “Moon“. [Read more…]
Christie’s Publishes “eVanity” Online Catalog for Original Movie Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature
As has been covered in prior articles, an original King Kong stop-motion armature movie prop is being offered for sale at auction by Christie’s on November 24th. Christie’s has now published an “eVanity” online brochure promoting this important piece with additional photos and details. [Read more…]
Lucasfilm Strikes Back Against Andrew Ainsworth In Trademark, Copyright Dispute Over Movie Prop Stormtrooper Helmets
After a more than year long hiatus, today the Associated Press and other mainstream media outlets have renewed their coverage of the Lucasfilm legal dispute over the trademark and copyright of the Stormtrooper helmet and other helmets and armor produced for Star Wars: A New Hope. [Read more…]
iCollector Video Feature Shows Improvement With Latest Premiere Props Live Auction; “Hollywood Live Auctions”
I had an opportunity to tune into the latest iCollector original movie prop and costume live auction (see Premiere Props “Fangoria Presents A Horror Movie Prop And Costume Auction” Live Event October 24th) for a few minutes yesterday, and the streaming video feature appears to be much improved, as implemented by Premiere Props. [Read more…]
Stan Winston Props And Special Effects Video Excerpt Features Terminator Models Circa 1986
William Forsche of Forsche Design has published an excellent video excerpt on YouTube from a long out of print Japanese laserdisc which feature Stan Winston’s special effects work circa 1986. Props/models from the first Terminator film are prominently featured. [Read more…]
Ready Auction House “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” October 31, 2009
Ready Auction House in Anaheim, CA is holding an auction on October 31st – “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” – which includes original TV and movie props and memorabilia related to various Paramount Pictures productions and a number of lots from the various Star Trek films and television series. [Read more…]
“Out of this World” Original Movie Prop Exhibit at The California Museum – High Definition Video
I had an opportunity last week to visit the touring “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” exhibit, which opened at the California Museum on October 3rd. As has been reported in the past, this traveling exhibition includes original props and costumes associated with Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) and Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, Washington. [Read more…]