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Guillermo del Toro | Top Of The Props
Guillermo del Toro is one of the most distinctive and visually interesting directors regularly working today. He is a very hands-on director, working closely with production and costume designers to bring his original ideas to life, and as such his films have featured an array of weird and wonderful props (our stock in trade, don’t you know?). Here is just a sample of the amazing items from his films.
Read more Christmas Ideas 2022
It’s that time of year again. The time when a lot of us have to think “I wonder what [insert family member’s name] will want for Christmas this year…” and then we struggle, trawling through thousands of websites or fighting hoards of shoppers on the high street to find something. So here at Propstore we […]
JIMI HENDRIX – Rendezvous With Destiny | Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – Fall 2022
The upcoming Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction features several items from legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix would have turned 80 next month and despite having a mainstream career that lasted only 4 years, he remains one of the most influential musical artists of the modern era. His celebrated legacy is one that was borne out […]
NOSTROMO: A Legend Born, And Born Again l Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – Los Angeles 2020
The cover piece for our first ever Los Angeles-based Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is the 11-foot long filming miniature of the Nostromo from Ridley Scott’s horror classic, Alien. This artifact has been a part of Propstore’s company collection for over a decade, but wasn’t always in the camera-ready shape you see it in now. Read […]
SPRINGFIELD CALLING: Storyboarding The Simpsons
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain,” so the saying goes, “except death, taxes and the renewal of The Simpsons.” Well, that might as well be how the saying goes.
Headless Horseman Costume | The Propstore Collection
Since its release in 1999, Sleepy Hollow has become a Halloween staple film for many and is loosely based on Washington Irving’s 1820 short story ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’. Directed by Tim Burton, the film centres on Ichabod Crane – a progressive-thinking police inspector, played by long-time Burton collaborator Johnny Depp. In the film, […]
Propstore Collection Presents… Kane Alien Spacesuit
Get up close and personal with one of our favourite items in the Propstore Collection – the Kane Alien Spacesuit…
Propstore Presents… Armour
In this week’s blog, we are going to focus on one of our favourite types of movie memorabilia – armour. Whether your preference is for ancient, contemporary or futuristic styles, we have a huge selection of items available to whet your appetite!
The Propstore Collection Presents… Spock’s Spacesuit
Welcome to our continuing series of collections blogs as Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We talk about the film, explore the history of the prop or costume and explain why we love it so much. This time? A suit belonging to one of the most beloved characters in sci-fi […]
Propstore Collections Presents Ark Of The Covenant Ghost
Welcome to our continuing series of collections blogs as Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We talk about the film, explore the history of the prop or costume and explain why we love it so much. In this entry, a terrifying guardian of an ancient relic that brings death to […]
Celebrate Miniatures and Puppets with Propstore!
Long before digital technology took on the lion’s share of effects work, miniatures and models ruled the roost. Some teams are still working with them, so we thought we’d take a look at some vehicles and other creations from both the past and present of movies
The Propstore Collection Presents…James Bond’s MI6 Training Costume
Welcome to our continuing series of collections blogs as Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We talk about the film and the prop or costume itself, giving you the facts, the figures and all the details on some fascinating piece of movie history. This time? A casual look for a […]
Explore Crew Clothing with Propstore
If you’ve ever been on a film set, or watched a behind-the-scenes documentary, you might have seen crew wearing T-shirts, jackets and other memorabilia from different productions. Clothing is a common gift for the cast and crew, often used as a present when a film or TV season wraps so they can remember the time […]
The Propstore Collection Presents…Marty McFly’s Hoverboard
Welcome to our continuing series of collections blogs as Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We talk about the film, explore the history of the prop or costume and explain why we love it so much. This time? One of those movie props you really, really wish was a real […]
The Propstore Collection Presents…An Original Victor Van Dort Stop Motion Puppet
Welcome to our continuing series of collections blogs as Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We talk about the film it comes from and the prop or costume itself, giving you the facts, the figures and all the details on some fascinating piece of movie history. This time? One of […]
Eight Fantastic Props & Costumes for TV Addicts
In addition to the awesome collection of props and other items from movies, Propstore also has a big range from some of the best TV shows. We thought we’d dig through the list and find some excellent choices as seen on the small screen. As ever, head to our website to find the full range.
The Propstore Collection Presents…Sir Didymus
Welcome back to the collections series, in which Propstore’s team digs into the archives and unearths some amazing items. We’ll talk about the film it comes from and the prop or costume itself, giving you the facts, the figures and all the details on some fascinating piece of movie history. For this blog, we’re all […]