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EFX reveals quality prop replicas of Captain America, Ironman & Thor 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 27, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
EFX, is a company that creates and sells licensed, high quality, screen accurate limited edition prop replicas and collectibles from films, television, video games and other entertainment media. They have just released a sneak peak photograph and information of their Spring line. From what I could tell in the photograph the three helmets look pretty amazing. Stay tuned ... more.
New York Times on Apple’s dangerous & abusive factory conditions 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 26, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
In a departure from Movie Prop Collectors regular subject matter, I thought it would be of interest to readers to share a New Times Article published yesterday, January 25th, 2012 concerning the safety at Apple's factories in China. While the iPad and iPhone are used by many in the entertainment field as well as a popular part of pop culture, Apple's internal operations are ... more.
Barrett Jackson sells Dukes of Hazzard General Lee #1 for $110,000 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 23, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Car auctioneer, Barrett~Jackson, sold the screen used General Lee #1 from the television show, "The Dukes of Hazzard" for $110,000 ($121,000 with BP) in Scottsdale, Arizona this past weekend. It is interesting to note that a replica General Lee owned by actor, John Schneider, was sold by Barrett~Jackson in 2008 for $450,000, which supports the old adage, right time, right place in t... more.
Old Focals: Vintage eyeglass provider for Hollywood films 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 22, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Writer, Jasmine Elist, published a very interesting article for the LA Times recently about Pasadena eye-wear owner, Russ Campbell. Mr. Campbell, owns Old Focals, a vintage eye-wear store located in Pasadena, California. The company has supplied glasses for movies, t.v and commercials for over 20 years and has a vast connection with many of Hollywood's well known films and televisi... more.
“20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” style Nautilus being auctioned 2012. 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 18, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Auction house, Profiles in History, has announced on their Twitter account that a Nautilus style model from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, will be part of their Spring 2012 Hollywood memorabilia auction. Stay tuned to Movie Prop Collectors for any additional information on the specifics of the model is being auctioned as well as additional upcoming auction updates. ... more.
“Bond in Motion” James Bond movie cars at National Motor Museum 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 17, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
2012 marks an important anniversary for fans of the James Bond film franchise. It is the 50th anniversary of series. 2012 also marks the 40th anniversary of the National Motor Museum and the 60th anniversary of Beaulieu opening its doors to the public. To celebrate these important milestones Beaulieu's National Motor Museum is presenting, "Bond in Motion", the largest collection of ... more.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One” prop at UK museum 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 15, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
A prop Watsonian Squire sidecar made in Blockley, Gloucestershire,UK is on display at the Court Barn Museum in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK. The vehicle is on display from Tuesday, January 10th, until Sunday, March 11th. Museum hours are April - September: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 5.00 October - March: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 Closed: Mondays (except Bank ... more.
Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, Seth Rogan & Mozilla Firefox Challenge 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 10, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Actor and comedian, Will Farrell and many other notable people are taking part in Mozilla Firefox's Challenge benefiting various charities. Mozilla will donate $25,000 to the cause that raises the most money until Jan 11, 2012. Each team is giving away great prizes too. You could win a "Milk" poster signed by actor, Sean Penn, an iChat with actor, Seth Rogen, a visit with actor, Jason... more.
Senator Betsy Johnson part of “Hats Off for Breast Health” auction 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 4, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Oregon State Senator, Betsy Johnson, will be launching a series of events featuring over 300 hats which will be auctioned to benefit the "Tillamook Breast Health Coalition" a program of the non profit, "The Rinehart Clinic" which is located in in the north Tillamook County coastal town of Wheeler, Oregon. The Rinehart Clinic was created in 1996 by Dr. Harry H. Reinhart, who... more.
Barrett Jackson to auction General Lee 1 from “The Dukes of Hazzard” 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on January 2, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
The 1969 Dodge Charger used in the first episode of the CBS television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard", is being auctioned by Barret Jackson as part of their January 15th~22nd 2011, car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to the auction description this General Lee was seen in the Dukes episode entitled, "One Arm Bandits" which aired January 26th, 1979. The car, dubbe... more.