I’ve noticed a number of trends on the rise of late, in the marketing and sale of original movie and television props and costumes in the marketplace, that are to the detriment of consumer hobbyists. [Read more…]
stonark / *stoneark*: More Questions About Sources & Provenance
As has been noted in past features (see Market Watch | “stonark” / “*stoneark*” (Corner Collectibles)), eBay seller *stoneark* (recently changed from stonark) has paired Letters of Authenticity and Certificates of Authenticity from auction houses and a variety of other sources. I have been unable to verify the existence of most of these firms and individuals, which has raised a number of questions as to provenance. [Read more…]
eBay’s stonark Changes User ID To *stoneark*
Since publishing the latest “stonark“-related article last night (see eBay’s “stonark” and “liieviione”: Comparing Joe King Signatures, LOAs), the eBay seller has today changed their eBay member username from stonark to *stoneark*: [Read more…]
eBay’s “stonark” and “liieviione”: Comparing Joe King Signatures, LOAs
As has been noted in past features (see eBay’s “stonark” (AKA “Corner Collectibles”), Version 2.0), eBay seller “stonark” has paired Letters of Authenticity and Certificates of Authenticity from auction houses and a variety of other sources. I have been unable to verify the existence of most of these firms and individuals, though one of those sources – Joe King – does seem to have been an actual person who worked in wardrobe as a costumer. [Read more…]
James Bond “Golden Gun” Update: High Quality Photo, Comparisons, Pinewood Studios Account
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios, as well as conflicting information about how many of the props were made, who made them, and where they are today. [Read more…]
eBay’s “kellysheroesmilitaria” No Longer A Registered User
The account of “kellysheroesmilitaria” has been suspended on eBay, showing a status of “No longer a registered user” and “Not a registered user” (also known as “NARU”). [Read more…]
More On James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios. [Read more…]
High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: Super Hollywood “Superman/Superboy Reference Costume”
This is a companion article to several previous features. This article includes an archive of high resolution photos of the costume previously designated the “Superman/Superboy Reference Costume”. In addition to photos of the costume itself, photos and analysis of the accompanying Super Hollywood (super38, Armando Alvarez, Ana Mungia) Letter of Authenticity also follows below. [Read more…]