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Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
SCI-FI TREASURES FROM THE BIG SCREEN TO BE SOLD IN LOS ANGELES AUCTION THIS MONTH
Among the incredible lots for sale, there will be a fantastic selection of sci-fi items from Star Trek, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Blade Runner & more. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 / / -- Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, taking place from March 26 - 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, will feature over 1,350 rare and screen-used props, costumes, and collectibles from some of cinema's best loved films and television shows, with an estimated total value of $8 million. Among the incredible lots up for sale, there will be a fantastic selection of sci-fi lots, including items from Star Trek, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, and Blade Runner, giving fans the chance to own a piece of their favourite sci-fi classics! HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: • Ghostbusters fans have the chance to own the Screen-Matched, Light-Up, Radio-Controlled Hero Ghost Trap and Pedal from Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989). Used by the Ghostbusters team to capture supernatural entities, this iconic prop is one of the franchise's most recognisable pieces, with a pre-sale estimate of $150,000 - $300,000. • Back to the Future collectors can get their hands on the Screen-Matched 'A' (Hero) Car DeLorean Time Machine's Mr. Fusion Reactor from Back to the Future Part II (1989). A key component of Doc Brown's time machine, this device converted household waste into energy, allowing the DeLorean to journey through time. This legendary piece of sci-fi history is estimated at $75,000 - $150,000. • There are some incredible lots from 90s sci-fi classics, including the Screen-Matched Light-Up Zorg Industries 'Rocket Launcher' ZF-1 from The Fifth Element (1997). Wielded by Gary Oldman's villainous Zorg, this futuristic weapon is estimated between $60,000 - $120,000. The auction showcases some incredible lots for Star Trek fans, including a Light-Up Husnock Starship Model Miniature from Star Trek: The Next Generation (est. $40,000 to $80,000) and a 'Live Long and Prosper' pendant modelled after Leonard Nimoy's iconic Vulcan salute. This pendant is one of only ten that travelled to space aboard a Blue Origin flight - one of which was recently gifted to science icon Bill Nye. As the first ever made available to the public, it is estimated at $20,000 to $40,000. Proceeds from this lot and five others will benefit the Leonard Nimoy Memorial at the Museum of Science in Boston and support COPD research at UCLA. The three-day Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction will begin at 10:30 AM PDT / 5:30 PM GMT each day, with in-person bidding available at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Global online, absentee and telephone bids will be accepted throughout the event. Top Sci-Fi lots to be sold at the Propstore auction (with estimated sale prices) include: - GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)/GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989) Screen-Matched Light-Up Radio-Controlled Hero Ghost Trap and Pedal est. $150,000 - $300,000 - BACK TO THE FUTURE PART II (1989) Screen-Matched 'A' (Hero) Car DeLorean Time Machine's Mr. Fusion Reactor est. $75,000 - $150,000 - THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) Screen-Matched Light-Up Zorg Industries 'Rocket Launcher' ZF-1 est. $60,000 - $120,000 - STAR TREK: FRANCHISE Light-Up Husnock Starship Model Miniature Redressed For Multiple Star Trek Alien Fleets est. $40,000 - $80,000 - TRON (1982) Tron's (Bruce Boxleitner) Program Costume and Helmet est. $30,000 - $60,000 - BLADE RUNNER (1982) Hand-Painted Matthew Yuricich Deckard Hangs from Roof Sequence 'The Canyon' Eye-Level Matte Painting est. $25,000 - $50,000 - OBLIVION (2013) Jack's (Tom Cruise) Screen-Matched Light-Up Complete Technician Costume est. $20,000 - $40,000 - LEONARD NIMOY Leonard Nimoy Collection: 'Live Long and Prosper' Pendant est. $20,000 - $40,000 - SPACEBALLS (1987) Dot Matrix's (Lorene Yarnell Jansson) Head est. $12,000 - $24,000 - CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) Roy Neary's (Richard Dreyfuss) Digital Wristwatch est. $10,000 - $20,000 - MARS ATTACKS! (1996) Stop-Motion Martian Puppet est. $10,000 - $20,000 - TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY (1991) Full-Size Battle-Damaged Stan Winston Studio The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Statue Display est. $10,000 - $20,000 - GALAXY QUEST (1999) Alexander Dane's (Alan Rickman) Screen-Matched Dr. Lazarus Costume est. $8,000 - $16,000 - GALAXY QUEST (1999) Jason Nesmith's (Tim Allen) Screen-Matched Rebooted Commander Peter Quincy Costume est. $8,000 - $16,000 - JURASSIC PARK (1993) Amber with Mosquito in Stone Matrix est. $5,000 - $10,000 PACIFIC RIM (2013) Raleigh Becket's (Charlie Hunnam) Screen-Matched Distressed Gipsy Danger Jacket est. $4,000 - $8,000 THE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION AND BIDDING VIA: # # # For further information, catalog images and expert interviews please contact: Beth Willetts at [email protected] Images are available in the following link: Credit: Propstore Notes to Editors: About Propstore In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane's love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting - prop art. Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world's greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry's major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on Social Media: Facebook: @PropStore Twitter: @propstore_com Instagram/ Threads: prop_store YouTube: thepropstore TikTok: @.propstore Bethany Willetts Propstore +1 (310) 395-5050 X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
OWN A PIECE OF MAGIC: RARE HARRY POTTER MEMORABILIA UP FOR AUCTION
Fans of the Wizarding World will have the rare opportunity to bid on some of the most beloved artifacts from the Harry Potter film series. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2025 / / -- Propstore's highly anticipated Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, set to take place from March 26-28, 2025, in Los Angeles, will feature over 1,350 rare and screen-used props, costumes, and collectibles from some of cinema's most iconic franchises, with an estimated total value of $8 million. Among the extraordinary offerings, fans of the Wizarding World will have the rare opportunity to bid on some of the most beloved artifacts from the Harry Potter film series. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: - Fans of the beloved Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), will be able to get their hands on his Light-Up Elder Wand, from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) estimated between $35,000 and $70,000, as well as Dumbledore's hero robe from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), estimated at $30,000 to $60,000. - Fans of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) can bid on the Wax-Sealed Hero Hogwarts Acceptance Letter received by Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), with a pre-sale estimate of $10,000 to $20,000. This iconic letter is certainly one of the most recognizable artifacts from the franchise. - In addition to these major lots, the auction features an array of other magical items, including a Whomping Willow Maquette with Flying Weasley Car Miniatures from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) (est. $3,000 - $6,000) and a Mandrake from the same film (est. $5,000 - $10,000). - For collectors loyal to their Hogwarts house, the auction will also feature Hufflepuff, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw scarves from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) that are also up for grabs, each with a pre-sale estimate of $1,200 to $2,400. The three-day Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction will begin at 10:30 AM PDT / 5:30 PM GMT each day, with in-person bidding available at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Global online, absentee and telephone bids will be accepted throughout the event. Top Harry Potter lots to be sold at the Propstore auction (with estimated sale prices) include: • HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE (2005) / HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 (2010) Albus Dumbledore's (Michael Gambon) Light-Up Elder Wand est. $35,000 - $70,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009) Dumbledore's (Michael Gambon) Hero Robe est. $30,000 - $60,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001) Wax-Sealed Hero Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) Hogwarts Acceptance Letter est. $10,000 - $20,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Mandrake est. $5,000 - $10,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Whomping Willow Maquette with Pair of Flying Weasley Car Maquettes est. $3,000 - $6,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001) / HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Hufflepuff Scarf est. $1,200 - $2,400 • HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2009) Production-Made Dancing Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes Tree Toy est. $1,500 - $3,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001) / HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Ravenclaw Scarf est. $1,200 - $2,400 • HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Remus Lupin (David Thewlis) Werewolf Transformation Maquette est. $1,500 - $3,000 • HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE (2001) / HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS (2002) Slytherin Scarf est. $1,200 - $2,400 # # # For further information, catalog images and expert interviews please contact: Beth Willetts at [email protected] Images are available in the following link: Credit: Propstore Notes to Editors: About Propstore In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane's love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting - prop art. Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world's greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry's major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on Social Media: Facebook: @PropStore Twitter: @propstore_com Instagram/ Threads: prop_store YouTube: thepropstore TikTok: @.propstore Bethany Willetts Propstore +1 310-395-5050 X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
Associated Press
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS AUCTION: RARE STAR WARS MEMORABILIA IS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER
Propstore is set to unveil an extraordinary selection of film-used Star Wars collectibles at its upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles. 'Each of these treasures holds a special place in cinematic history, and we are excited to see them find new homes where they will be appreciated and preserved for years to come.' — Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 / / -- Propstore, one of the world's leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, is set to unveil an extraordinary selection of film-used Star Wars collectibles at its upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles, taking place across three days from March 26 – 28, 2025. Two standout lots are expected to generate major excitement: Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) Medal of Yavin from Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and Chewbacca's (Peter Mayhew) Bowcaster, featured in all three films from the Star Wars Original Trilogy. An incredibly significant Star Wars prop, Luke Skywalker's (Mark Hamill) screen-matched Medal of Yavin from A New Hope (1977) is a symbol of the Rebel Alliance's victory over the Empire. Presented by Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in the film's iconic finale, this medal appears in one of cinema's most memorable moments, set to John Williams' The Throne Room march. Only two medals are believed to have been made for the film; this medal was seen worn by Hamill in the film itself, but was also worn by Harrison Ford in behind-the-scenes photos taken during rehearsals. The first and only medal to be offered for public sale, it originates from the collection of Gerard Bourke, who worked on the original Star Wars films. This rare hero prop is estimated between $300,000 and $600,000 and is expected to be one of the auction's most sought-after lots. Another showstopper is Chewbacca's Bowcaster, wielded by Peter Mayhew's beloved Wookiee warrior in all three films of the original Star Wars trilogy - George Lucas' A New Hope (1977), Irvin Kershner's The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Richard Marquand's Return of the Jedi (1983) - as well as in iconic publicity photos of the character. The Bowcaster was built around a real-world Horton crossbow, modified with custom components and detailed dressing to give it a futuristic yet battle-worn look. This particular prop is believed to be the only Bowcaster used throughout the trilogy, with no evidence of a backup version, making it one of the rarest Star Wars hero props in existence. The Bowcaster had some of its dressing components removed after filming but retains key original elements, including its unique shoulder stock extension, which was custom-fabricated for Peter Mayhew during the filming of Return of the Jedi (1983). The piece also photo-matches to production stills from each of the original trilogy films. It has been sympathetically restored to its Return of the Jedi (1983) configuration, with the missing dressing components faithfully recreated. With its unmistakable silhouette and deep connection to one of Star Wars' most beloved characters, this photo-matched piece is expected to be a major highlight of the auction, with an estimated value of $250,000 to $500,000. Online proxy bids can be submitted from February 26, 2025. Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO, commented on the upcoming event: 'Propstore is thrilled to bring these incredible Star Wars props to auction and for fans to see them for the first time in many years. Principal character pieces from the original trilogy are extremely rare and highly sought after. Each of these treasures holds a special place in cinematic history, and we are excited to see them find new homes where they will be appreciated and preserved for years to come.' Notes to Editors: For further information, catalog images and expert interviews please contact: Beth Willetts at [email protected] Credit: Propstore About Propstore In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane's love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting - prop art. Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world's greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry's major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on Social Media: Facebook: @PropStore Twitter: @propstore_com Instagram/ Threads: prop_store YouTube: thepropstore TikTok: @.propstore Bethany Willetts Propstore +1 310-395-5050 email us here X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer:
