This is a comprehensive profile of the hero custom 1887 Winchester 12 gauge shotgun from the James Cameron film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” staring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. [Read more…]
Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 33” Held Today
Profiles in History’s “Hollywood Auction 33” was held today, which offered a number of original movie and television 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 eBay Live Auctions and LiveAuctioneers, as well as direct via mail, fax, and by phone. [Read more…]
“Machine Gun News” Stembridge Gun Rentals Article – Circa 1996
I was able to find another old article from a long out of print magazine with a nice feature on Stembridge Gun Rentals, Inc. – circa 1996. This was published in the July 1996 issue of “Machine Gun News”, written by Dan Shea of Long Mountain Outfitters. [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…]
Make-Up Artist Trade Show – Photos of Stan Winston Tribute
As reported about a week ago, The International Make-Up Artist Trade Show was held at the Pasadena Convention Center in Los Angeles – June 21-22, 2008. Make-Up Artist Magazine and Stan Winston Studios assembled a large museum display of Stan Winston creations in tribute to the late Academy Award-winning special effects and make-up artist. Brandon Alinger of The Prop Store of London attended and sent me photos to share with OPB readers: [Read more…]
Terminator Endo Skull on eBay, Part 2 (Blu-Ray Stills, The Winson Effect)
This is a continuation of the first article looking at the “SCREEN-USED ENDOSKELETON HEAD FROM THE 1984 FILM “TERMINATOR” STARRING ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER”. I have compiled high resolution screen captures from The Terminator Blu-Ray Disc. I have also researched the great detail about the development and filming of the Terminator endoskeleton and skull by Stan Winston Studios in the book, “The Winston Effect” (see Book Review: The Winston Effect). These images and information are compared and contrasted with the endo skull offered at auction that is “MADE COMPLETELY OUT OF METAL”. [Read more…]
Terminator Endo Skull On eBay
I’ve received a number of inquires about the authenticity of the metal Endo skull on eBay, so I thought I would post a response here and archive the auction for future reference. I have not researched the piece beyond the auction listing, and from my point of view, it has not been proven authentic nor inauthentic, so I would personally view authenticity as inconclusive. [Read more…]