Ultimate movie collectibles up for auction!

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Since 1998, the Prop Store has been offering film lovers the opportunity to collect props, costumes and memorabilia from popular Hollywood films. But what is the Prop Store? Quite simply, it is a retail shop coming from Stephen Lane's love for movies, as he began to look for props and costumes used in his favourite films. The shop is based in London and Los Angeles. Stephan Lane discovered that he could not only provide collectors with access to coveted items but also valorize this type of collections from the pop-culture world.

Yes, this week we are looking forward to the largest annual movie prop sale on June 29, 30 and July 1, 2021. Three consecutive days of online auctions organised by Prop Store will feature items from some of the most iconic films! In view of the large number of objects and props up for sale (1,300 items divided into 3 lots), we have selected ten that we think are incredible. A real opportunity for collectors!

Here is our selection of 10 mythical objects from movies that are up for sale.

Loki's hero mask signed by Jim Carrey in THE MASK in 1994

The Mask of Loki, signed by Jim Carrey and taken used for the action movie The Mask by Charles Russell. Stanley Ipkiss (played by actor Jim Carrey) gets the mask of Loki, the Norse god of mischief, which transforms him into his powerful and mischievous alter ego: the Mask.

This collectible is made of resin and painted dark green. It is textured to resemble aged wood with a vertical grey band simulating metal studded along the forehead and nose with the letter "L" at the top. Inside, a metal stand with a spring and loop wire is screwed in for an invisible special effect sequence. The front of the mask is signed in black ink by Carrey with the message "To Tom, now leave me alone". The mask is in good overall condition with some age-related wear, including chipping of the paint in some places.

This lot is from the collection of renowned special effects artist Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo. A letter of authenticity from Bellissimo will be included.

Dimensions : 23cmx18cmx10.25cm

Estimate : $10,000 to $15,000

The Venom suit prototype in SPIDER-MAN 3 in 2007

This costume is from the sequel to Sam Raimi's superhero film Spider-Man 3. In the film's storyline, photographer Eddie Brock was transformed into Venom when the alien symbiote was removed from Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) and fell on Brock from a church bell. This costume was a prototype version of the final costume. The full costume is made of dark purple and black lycra with an all-over honeycomb pattern.

Presented on a display mannequin, the costume has minor cracks and paint wear to the spider web details. Some of the spandex is missing around the mouth, but it is still in good condition. A slightly scary costume but one that might be a hit on sale day!

Dimensions : 177cmx56cmx45cm

Estimate : $20,000 to $30,000

Jason Voorhees Hockey Mask signed by Kane Hodder JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY in 1993

Jason Voorhees hockey mask signed by Kane Hodder, from Adam Marcus' horror sequel Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. Jason's spirit (played by actor Kane Hodder) passes his signature mask from body to body before being dragged into hell by Freddy Krueger (Kane Hodder). This mask is from the scene in which a SWAT team ambushes Jason and blows him up.

This version of the iconic Voorhees mask was designed by special effects supervisor Howard Berger and manufactured by the K.N.B. Effects Group to look battle-scarred, burnt, water-damaged and fused to the face of the last wearer. As such, the mask was purposely aged using dirt and scratching its surface to look used in the movie.

It is made of vacuum-moulded plastic, painted white, grey and brown, with the words "To Tom, You're Next, "Jason"" signed in black marker by Hodder above a red triangle. Three brown leather straps are screwed to the top and sides. Although deliberately damaged, the mask is in good condition.

This lot also comes from the collection of renowned special effects artist Tom "Brooklyn" Bellissimo. A letter of authenticity from Bellissimo is included with this lot.

Estimate : $20,000 to $30,000

Harry Potter's wand in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY RINGS - PART I in 2010

Oh yes, it's the Harry Potter wand made for Daniel Radcliffe during the production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1, directed by David Yates. It is the quintessential prop from the film series, a memorable prop never before offered by the Warner Bros. archives.  A wand that takes us back in time and reminds us of our childhood!

The wand is made of resin and has a natural wood-like finish. The handle is rough and has a bark-like texture. The wand is in excellent overall condition with minimal wear. The lot also includes a cream coloured drawstring storage bag from the Warner Bros. archives and a certificate of authenticity from Warner Bros. confirming that the piece is a genuine item.

100% of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Lumos USA Foundation. An American foundation that fights for the protection of children and against child abuse at home.

Size: 35.75 cm x 2.75 cm x 2.75 cm

Estimate: $30,000 to $50,000. In the meantime, Harry Potter’s glasses are also up for sale and are estimated around $30,000 to $50,000. Let's hope the magic happens and that these item prices skyrocket during the auction!

 Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber in STAR WARS : THE REVENGE OF THE SITH in 2005

Obi-Wan Kenobi's (played by Ewan McGregor) bladed lightsaber in George Lucas' Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. Kenobi used his lightsaber in combat throughout Revenge of the Sith, including a face-off with General Grievous and especially during his fateful duel with Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) on the burning surface of Mustafar in the film's epic finale.

The lightsaber was specially built for the third prequel film. The design is different from Obi-Wan's lightsaber in the previous two Star Wars films. The hilt is made of resin moulded around an aluminium handle. It has a few notable differences: a simplified grip, the absence of the lower control box and a wider neck under the emitter that allows the actor to manipulate and rotate the piece more easily when shooting action sequences.

Like Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber, this lightsaber design is directly related to Star Wars: A New Hope, in which Alec Guinness appears with a similar prop as an older Kenobi. It is, therefore, one of the most memorable designs in the Star Wars saga, and this duel version from Revenge of the Sith is a superb example. The piece is in good overall condition with some wear from filming, including scuffs and scratches on the handle.

Dimensions 124 cm x 5.25 cm x 5.25 cm

Estimate: $40,000 and $60,000

The Darth Vader Touring Helmet in STAR WARS - EP V - THE EMPIRE AGAINST ATTAKA in 1980

As you may have guessed, it is the Darth Vader Touring Helmet in STAR WARS - EP V - THE COUNTER-ATTAR EMPIRE created by N.J. Farmer Associates Ltd. that will soon be up for sale! Lucasfilm has asked Farmer to produce a number of high quality Darth Vader costumes for public events and press appearances.

This two-piece helmet has been moulded from an authentic helmet from the film. It is made of fibreglass and is painted black and grey, with aluminium 'fenders' and double-layered metal grills inserted behind the mouth. It consists of a faceplate and a dome, which attaches to the top of the helmet with a two-part ring mounting system. Inside the mask is a single acrylic lens that is screwed into place.

The helmet dates from the 1980s, with an unknown specific promotional use, and was reconditioned some time later. The reconditioning work includes paint touch-ups and work on the inner dome mounting ring. The piece shows minor age wear, with visible surface cracks and light rust on the metal grills; it is in good overall condition.

Dimensions (front plate): 22 cm x 23 cm x 36 cm; (dome): 35 cm x38cm x30cm

Estimate: $40,000 to $60,000

The life-size Dilophosaurus display made by Stan Winston for Steven Spielberg's 1993 film JURASSIC PARK

Manufactured by Stan Winston Studios, this artwork was created after the movie as an exhibit piece for the Winston Studios conference room and depicts the scene in which Nedry (Wayne Knight) has a deadly encounter with the seemingly harmless dilophosaurus. The piece appears in photos of Winston's conference room, which was lined with exhibition versions of many of his memorable characters. A realistic, life-size dinosaur that takes us into the world of prehistory!

The display shows minimal signs of age-related wear, but remains in excellent condition.

Dimensions: 228.5 cm x 101.5 x 170 cm.

Estimate: $50,000 to $70,000

Jean-Luc Picard's (Patrick Stewart) Ressikan flute, box and costume STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION continuity script (T.V. series, 1987 - 1994)

Jean-Luc Picard's (Patrick Stewart) Ressikan flute, its box and a costume continuity script from the science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Picard acquired his flute in the season 5 episode "The Inner Light", in which he lived for 25 years as "Kamin" on the planet Kataan while in a coma on the Enterprise. He kept the flute as a memento of his alternate life and also played it in the season 6 episode "Lessons", when he fell in love with Lieutenant Commander Nella Daren (Wendy Hughes). The box in which the flute is delivered matches the one seen in "The Inner Light" in the paint motif. "The Inner Light" is considered by the fan community to be one of the best episodes of the entire series, and Stewart's favourite episode. The flute itself is one of the most memorable and important props in the series. It has toured the US before being sold at a previous auction, with fans regularly asking to see and hold it.

The flute is made of brass with six holes drilled along the neck and holes drilled at both ends. A white cotton tassel is wrapped around the neck. The flute does not produce musical notes, which Stewart found amusing when it was originally auctioned.

The case is made of resin, decorated with jagged shapes, airbrushing and paint splatters, and has a silver-coloured foam lining to protect the flute.

The flute has some tarnishing on the brass. The string has unwound slightly from the neck, and one of the metal pieces on the mouthpiece side has come loose, revealing the glue underneath. The inside of the box has a silver-coloured paint transfer on the inside of the lid. The writing has some bent corners and creases from production use. Overall, the collection remains in excellent overall condition.

Dimensions: (flute) 26 cm x 2 cm x 2 cm; (box) 31 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm; (writing) 28 cm x 22 cm x 2.5 cm.

Estimate: $50,000-$70,000

R2-SHP Lighted Remote Control Droid, STAR WARS - EP IX - THE RISE OF SKYWALKER in 2019

A remote-controlled droid R2-SHP from J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. R2-SHP, also known as "Shep", served as an astromech droid at the Resistance base on Ajan Kloss and was seen in the background as Lieutenant Kaydel Ko Connix (Billie Lourd) helped the ailing General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) to bed. This astromech space droid is easily recognisable by its unique blue colour.

In addition to his appearance in the film, R2-SHP is featured on page 98 of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - The Ultimate Visual Guide with a small section on his history and personality; a copy of the book is included with this item. This droid was also marketed as a toy during the promotion of the film. The astromech droid is deliberately aged and damaged for use in the film, with minor wear and tear attributed to its actual use.

Dimensions: 75 cm x 70 cm x 110 cm

Estimate: $80,000 to $120,000

Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) signature Fedora hat in the 1984 film INDIANA JONES AND THE DARK TEMPLE

Indiana Jones' (Harrison Ford) fedora in Steven Spielberg's action-adventure film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. As iconic as the character himself, the hat worn by Indiana Jones is a defining element of his adventurous outfit. This fedora was made especially for the second part of the Indiana Jones series.

Created by Herbert Johnson Hat Company, who also made the Lost Ark Adventurers hats, the fedora is a slight update of the original film version. Made from sand-coloured rabbit felt, the fedora has a dark brown ribbon and a leather headband with the name and address of the Herbert Johnson Hat Company printed on it. The headband is also marked with the initials "I J" in gold, a feature applied specifically to the original hats created for the shoot.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was nominated for two Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and won the Visual Effects Award in both cases. Among other awards, it is remembered for cementing Harrison Ford's status as one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. Indiana Jones, as portrayed by Ford, remains one of the greatest movie characters of all time.

The fedora is in excellent condition, showing light wear with some signs of age, and comes in a plastic hat box.

Dimensions: 33 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.

Estimate: $150,000 and $250,000

Conclusion

How can Prop Store ensure the authenticity of these collectibles? They work directly with film studios, costume and prop suppliers, production companies and other entities involved in film productions. Through these direct contacts, the auction house is able to guarantee the provenance of each item it sells. All objects are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Prop Store and a guarantee of authenticity.

If you would like to attend the live auction click on this link. Bids can be placed in person. Bids are also accepted by phone, mail or online with iCollector.com. You can view the entire collection in the catalogues printed by Prop Store or you can take a look at the interactive catalogue put online by the auction house. Prop Store ships worldwide!

We can't predict the total amount of money that will be gained from this exceptional sale, but some estimate the value of all of the items combined at $5.6 million. We cannot wait to see the results when the time comes.

Prop Store will also hold a virtual exhibition in November via social networks. Stephane Lane promises "many digital opportunities to get up close and personal with the incredible content on offer this year."

Let's hope that all these objects find takers. We're curious to see if Prop Store's estimates are accurate or if they'll be surpassed and which objects from the collection will stand out!

 Here are the results of this sale from lowest to highest price:    

10- The Jurassic Park life-size dilophosaurus did not find a buyer - $0

9- The 2007 Spiderman Venom costume surprisingly did not find a buyer - $0

8- Jim Carrey's signed Loki hero mask - $30,000

7- Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber - $42,500

6- Harry Potter's magic wand - $42,500 and his glasses - $55,000

5- Darth Vader's helmet - $60,000

4- R2-SHP from Star Wars - $80,000

3- Jason's hockey mask signed by Kane Hodder - $180,000

2- Ressikan's flute from Star Trek - $190,000

1-Indiana Jones' 1984 Fedora - $300,000   

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