The Replica Prop Forum, more commonly referred to simply as “The RPF”, has added a new “Screen Used Props” sub forum to their website. While there has always been a small percentage of talk dedicated to original props and costumes, as well as many topics that would be of interest to both replica and original prop collectors, this is the first time that a special area has been dedicated exclusively to talk about original props on the board. [Read more…]
This is the next in a series of more comprehensive profiles of the original props in my own collection, and the next piece to be showcased the hero customized Hammerli Model 280 Semi-Auto .22 cal Pistol prop pistol used by Bridget Fonda as Maggie Hayward/Claudia Anne Doran/Nina in John Badham’s “Point of No Return“.
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Film and television production rental company and movie prop reseller Hollywood Parts has today, in conjunction with The Halcyon Company, begun to offer original assets from Terminator Salvation, which was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc yesterday. [Read more…]
Since today is “Black Friday”, I thought it would be appropriate to republish an editorial that I posted last year as the holiday season approached, warning consumers against the purchase of television and movie props, costumes, and other assets as gifts for loved ones. [Read more…]
Today Showtime has launched a number of online auctions offering original props from their popular cable television series, “Dexter”. It appears that the minimum bid amount on items is $15, and they are using SeenOn.com as their online auction service provider. [Read more…]
This is the next in a series of more comprehensive profiles of the original props in my own collection, and the next piece to be showcased the hero customized M1991A1 Series 80 Colt Officer’s APC Model prop pistol used by Al Pacino as Lt. Vincent Hanna in Michael Mann’s “Heat“. [Read more…]
The Prop Store of London is featured in the “Collecting Movie Props” article in the “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010”, which was recently published in the UK. This issue can be purchased online for £4.95 and the article is presented as a primer on collecting movie props. [Read more…]
Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 37 was held Thursday and Friday, which offered a number of original television and movie props, costumes, and other memorabilia. The auction was held on site at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via iCollector, as well as direct via mail, fax, and by phone. [Read more…]
