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Propstore utilizes an ever-expanding network established through decades of business on multiple continents to source the most exciting pieces in the collectibles market. Our inventory comes from film studios, production companies, wardrobe and prop suppliers, special effects houses, various other industry sources, and private collectors. We employ strict standards for consignments, and all pieces offered are backed by Propstore's Certificate of Authenticity.

Authenticity is everything. We have built Propstore's reputation upon it. We never tire of researching the history of film props and costumes. Every item we offer has been researched as thoroughly as possible and has met our standards of authenticity. Our unmatched global network of industry professionals often assists in analyzing our collection.

We guarantee all products sold by Propstore for the business's life. Please see our Certificate of Authenticity (COA) page for additional information.

You can browse Propstore's inventory in several different ways.

Our website features a powerful search engine if you are looking for something specific. Type a keyword, such as an actor name or film title, in the search field (top right of the page) and click the search icon to see what we have available.

To browse, click the search icon, then refine your results with our convenient filtering menu bar.

You can further refine your browsing by making selections from our drop-down menus in the filtering menu bar. You can choose CATEGORY, MOVIES & SERIES, and LOCATION.

Finally, you can modify how your results are sorted by making a selection from the SORT BY drop-down menu in the filtering menu bar.

You can quickly browse all of our Buy Now offerings by clicking BUY NOW (top left) then BROWSE ALL from the drop-down menu.

You can quickly browse our Sold Archive by clicking BUY NOW (top left) then SOLD ARCHIVE from the drop-down menu.

Beyond our printed auction catalog, our interactive online catalog contains additional image galleries of all lots, as well as comprehensive written descriptions.

We strive to include all the relevant information we have available in each description to assist you in making a purchasing decision. There is no information we can provide that is not already in the description.

There are no universally accepted third-party authentication services for props and costumes. We perform our authentication and stake our reputation on it. Every item we offer has been researched as thoroughly as possible and has met our standards of authenticity. Our unmatched global network of industry professionals often assists in analyzing our collection.

We guarantee all products sold by Propstore for the business's life. Please see our Certificate of Authenticity (COA) page for additional information.

Many exceptional vendors create custom displays for collectibles. We do not recommend one over another. We often use Tom Spina Designs and 626AM for our display stands.

There is a great chance that we can! Please fill out our free, no-obligation valuation form today here.

The entertainment memorabilia market is like any other, with ups and downs. Some items become more popular while others "cool off." We cannot predict the future, but in general, the market has steadily increased over the past decades, with many items which previously sold for hundreds now selling for thousands, even tens of thousands. Is your item one of those? Please fill out our free, no-obligation valuation form today and let us give you our thoughts on what your item may be worth in the current market here.

The filmmaking process requires that multiples be made of all principal props and costumes. This is standard practice for a variety of production and continuity reasons. First and foremost, filmmaking is an expensive process. A production cannot risk unnecessary delays due to having the only copy of a prop or costume damaged on set, so they produce multiple copies. Multiple versions may also be required for continuity purposes. For instance, a particular garment may need to be distressed as the story progresses. Different versions of a garment may exist so it can be filmed out of sequence, and the story's continuity remain intact once the film is edited and put together.

Props are frequently made in a variety of different versions. There is typically a hero or beauty prop for close-up shots. These tend to be better materials, whereas lightweight versions are also made for stunt and safety work that usually don't need to hold up to close visual scrutiny. In other cases, props may need to have various functionality to them. These special effects props may have moving parts (i.e., a retractable blade for a "stabbing" sword or knife) or working electronics.

Different takes of the same scene may also utilize different examples of a prop or costume, meaning a piece could have been shot but still not make it to the final cut. Because production items are almost always used in multiples during a production, it is not always possible to guarantee a particular item is seen in the final cut of a film or show.

In some cases, it may be possible to provide further evidence about the use of an individual item based on matching "tells" on the item to what's on-screen, or based on other relevant information. We call these items "screen-matched." If we believe an item to be screen-matched, we will include that information in the description and often in the title of the lot.

Propstore's inventory is guaranteed to be originals from the production unless otherwise stated. Our inventory comes from film studios, production companies, wardrobe and prop suppliers, special effects houses, other industry sources, and established private collectors. Every item has been carefully researched as thoroughly as possible and has met our internal standards of authenticity. Please see the specific Guarantee of Attribution within the Terms & Conditions of the auction for more on this.

Most props and costumes were created for use within a production and to endure the wear and tear of the filming process. They are rarely created to withstand heavy or repeated use. Many sustain damage during the filming process. Sometimes this adds to their story/history. Sometimes this detracts from their value. Generally speaking, an item in better condition will be more valuable than an item in a damaged state. However, even damaged items may have value depending on the item, the production, and the amount/type of damage.

Want to get a better understanding of the value of your item? Please fill out our free, no-obligation valuation form today and let us give you our thoughts on what your item may be worth in the current market here.

Scale reference photos are the final images in the photo set for all product listings. This allows our customers to envision the size of the piece being offered more accurately.

The filmmaking process requires that multiples be made of all principal props and costumes. This is standard practice for a variety of production and continuity reasons. First and foremost, filmmaking is an expensive process. A production cannot risk unnecessary delays due to having the only copy of a prop or costume damaged on set, so they produce multiple copies. Multiple versions may also be required for continuity purposes. For instance, a particular garment may need to be distressed as the story progresses. Different versions of a garment may exist so it can be filmed out of sequence, and the story's continuity remain intact once the film is edited and put together.

Props are frequently made in a variety of different versions. There is typically a hero or beauty prop for close-up shots. These tend to be better materials, whereas lightweight versions are also made for stunt and safety work that usually don't need to hold up to close visual scrutiny. In other cases, props may need to have various functionality to them. These special effects props may have moving parts (i.e., a retractable blade for a "stabbing" sword or knife) or working electronics.

Different takes of the same scene may also utilize different examples of a prop or costume, meaning a piece could have been shot but still not make it to the final cut. Because production items are almost always used in multiples during a production, it is not always possible to guarantee a particular item is seen in the final cut of a film or show. However, that does not imply that that item was created as a backup or alternate for a hero prop.

In some cases, it may be possible to provide further evidence about the use of an individual item based on matching "tells" on the item to what's on-screen, or based on other relevant information. We call these items "screen-matched." If we believe an item to be screen-matched, we will include that information in the description and often in the title of the lot. Again, even if we do not refer to an item as "screen-matched", that does not that does not imply that that item is a backup or alternate rather than a screen-used prop - it only indicates that a 100% match cannot be effectively determined.

Propstore's inventory is guaranteed to be originals from the production unless otherwise stated. Our inventory comes from film studios, production companies, wardrobe and prop suppliers, special effects houses, other industry sources, and established private collectors. Every item has been carefully researched as thoroughly as possible and has met our internal standards of authenticity. Please see the specific Guarantee of Attribution within the Terms & Conditions of the auction for more on this.

The filmmaking process requires that multiples be made of all principal props and costumes. This is standard practice for a variety of production and continuity reasons. First and foremost, filmmaking is an expensive process. A production cannot risk unnecessary delays due to having the only copy of a prop or costume damaged on set, so they produce multiple copies. Multiple versions may also be required for continuity purposes. For instance, a particular garment may need to be distressed as the story progresses. Different versions of a garment may exist so it can be filmed out of sequence, and the story's continuity remain intact once the film is edited and put together.

Props are frequently made in a variety of different versions. There is typically a hero or beauty prop for close-up shots. These tend to be better materials, whereas lightweight versions are also made for stunt and safety work that usually don't need to hold up to close visual scrutiny. In other cases, props may need to have various functionality to them. These special effects props may have moving parts (i.e., a retractable blade for a "stabbing" sword or knife) or working electronics.

Different takes of the same scene may also utilize different examples of a prop or costume, meaning a piece could have been shot but still not make it to the final cut. Because production items are almost always used in multiples during a production, it is not always possible to guarantee a particular item is seen in the final cut of a film or show.

In some cases, it may be possible to provide further evidence about the use of an individual item based on matching "tells" on the item to what's on-screen, or based on other relevant information. We call these items "screen-matched." If we believe an item to be screen-matched, we will include that information in the description and often in the title of the lot.

Propstore's inventory is guaranteed to be originals from the production unless otherwise stated. Our inventory comes from film studios, production companies, wardrobe and prop suppliers, special effects houses, other industry sources, and established private collectors. Every item has been carefully researched as thoroughly as possible and has met our internal standards of authenticity. Please see the specific Guarantee of Attribution within the Terms & Conditions of the auction for more on this.

Most props and costumes were created for use within a production and to endure the wear and tear of the filming process. They are rarely created to withstand heavy or repeated use. Many sustain damage during the filming process. Sometimes this adds to their story/history. Sometimes this detracts from their value. Generally speaking, an item in better condition will be more valuable than an item in a damaged state. However, even damaged items may have value depending on the item, the production, and the amount/type of damage.

Want to get a better understanding of the value of your item? Please fill out our free, no-obligation valuation form today and let us give you our thoughts on what your item may be worth in the current market: https://propstore.com/sellOrConsign.action#valuation

We do not wash or treat the items we offer. We may remove dust or perform minor sympathetic restoration if an item is in critical condition to stabilize it.

Yes, everything is original. If a poster is a re-release or a limited edition print, this will be detailed, otherwise, it can be assumed that the items offered are all original first release posters.

All items sold through Propstore's auctions are authenticated and certified with our industry-leading Certificate of Authenticity and its accompanying lifetime guarantee of attribution.

Yes, the poster artwork offered is original and will be detailed either as "prototype" or "finished" artwork.

Many posters were issued pre-folded. We detail whether a poster is folded or unfolded and when a folded poster has subsequently been rolled.

Where posters have been backed, we detail this and determine whether the posters have been linen or paper-backed. Conservation backing is an industry-accepted procedure that preserves posters and adds value.

Each poster is examined individually, and where restoration is apparent, this is mentioned in the cataloging. We cannot evaluate the restoration quality undertaken, but we always strive to offer posters in the best and most presentable condition possible.

We provide a basic grading system ("Excellent," "Good," "Fair," and "Poor"). Furthermore, we catalog the condition of each poster, and where there are material faults, we highlight these. Each poster is photographed front/back, and we provide additional images to show any significant faults. Potential buyers may also visit and examine posters in person by appointment. We aim to be as helpful and transparent about the condition as possible so that our clients can buy with confidence.

We sell hand-drawn artwork as well as production copies of artwork. We note whether a piece of artwork is hand-drawn or a production copy in the item's description.

Most artwork does not come pre-framed. If a piece of artwork is pre-framed, it will be seen in photos and noted in the description.

Typically, flat, unframed production artwork is bagged, boarded, and put in a cardboard stay-flat and sandwiched between additional cardboard for extra protection during transit. These pieces are shipped in a flat box.

Non-folded posters are shipped rolled in a tube and placed in a box for additional protection.