The publicist for Profiles in History sent me a link to a video preview of the original props and costumes featured in this weeks “Hollywood Auction 32”, July 31 & August 1: [Read more…]
Comic-Con 2008: Profiles in History
Below are photos of the Profiles in History exhibitor booth at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week. Items on display are part of the “Hollywood Auction 32“, July 31-August 1, 2008:
Comic-Con 2008: The Prop Store of London ~ Los Angeles
Below are photos of The Prop Store of London ~ Los Angeles exhibitor booth at Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego this week: [Read more…]
L.A. Times Video Featurette on Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32”
The L.A. Times website features a short video featurette and story on the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 32” (LINK): [Read more…]
eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler Update – Seller Response
The following Reader Comment was published by the seller of the replica Jawa sandscrawler on eBay, in response to the last update (see …History from the Model Maker), with regard to the model being offered for sale (see eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler & Statistical Authentication?): [Read more…]
eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler Update – History from the Model Maker
This is an update to the article published yesterday – eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler & Statistical Authentication? – in reference to a Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler model listed on eBay that is marketed as “FROM ORIGINAL 1976 STAR WARS and “ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION MODEL IN EXISTANCE!”. The prior article includes archives of the current auction listing as well as the auction listing from the same seller for the same item from earlier in the year. Also documented are facts, photographs, and information from key Star Wars publications to compare with this piece and in contrast to the marketing claims. [Read more…]
eBay: “Original” Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler & Statistical Authentication?
Currently listed on eBay is a Star Wars Jawa Sandcrawler model that is marketed as “FROM ORIGINAL 1976 STAR WARS and “ONLY PRE-PRODUCTION MODEL IN EXISTANCE!”. I archived an auction listing from the same seller for the same item from earlier in the year and have compiled facts, photographs, and information from key Star Wars publications to compare with this piece and how it was marketed in January 2008 and now in July 2008. [Read more…]
Star Wars “Original Prototype Lightsabers from 1976 Meeting”
Elstree Props (e11e on eBay) is marketing another very expensive “original” prop auction with pieces claimed to have been “prototypes” in the production of Star Wars: A New Hope. This new eBay offering is a set of lightsabers, attributed to a January 1976 meeting. Comparing the claims made in the auction listing with J.W. Rinzler’s The Making of Star Wars raises many questions about these vintage camera flashguns being offered for sale starting at $19,938.00. [Read more…]