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Welcome to a new year of movie and TV prop collecting. This week’s report brings you a wide range of original screen-used items, notable sales, and a look at what’s trending in the world of film and television memorabilia. Let’s explore the highlights together.
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Propstore held a major online auction with over 600 lots, achieving a total sales volume of $734,549 and a median price of $1,260. The top result was a crucifixion hammer from The Passion of the Christ, which sold for $15,120, well above its estimate. Other notable screen-used props included Ba'al's torture knife from Stargate SG-1 and Ronny Cammareri's prosthetic hand from Moonstruck, each selling for $13,860. A screen-matched face mold from Mrs. Doubtfire and a collection of Austin Powers production materials both reached $12,600. Featured lots such as Leo's cigarette box from Miller's Crossing ($6,930), Jarvis' torso armor from Tron: Legacy ($2,835), and a Cult of Set emblem from Conan the Barbarian ($2,520) also attracted strong bidding. The auction included a wide variety of items from franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Blade Runner, The Goonies, Heat, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with many lots selling within or above their estimates.
Bodnars Auction offered 53 lots from the Kevin Smith collection, achieving a 100% sell-through rate and a total of $15,875. The highest result was for a movie car from The 4:30 Movie at $4,250. Other highlights included several signed Dogma USA Today newspaper props and Mallrats movie prop posters, with prices ranging from $500 to $1,500. The auction also featured scripts, call sheets, and memorabilia from Clerks, Good Will Hunting, Supergirl, and Law & Order.
On eBay, featured sales included a Harry Potter cast & crew 2001 employee gift pocket watch ($861), a Stranger Things Season 5 production-used Vecna cavern spike ($811), and a screen-used hero prop from The Santa Clauses ($686). Other notable results were an original helmet from Race to Witch Mountain ($685) and a Wonka Bar mould from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ($560). Several Harry Potter production props and Stranger Things set pieces also sold in the $400–$600 range.
On Catawiki, the top sale was a Back to the Future II replica hoverboard signed by four cast members at €1,500. Other highlights included a DeLorean Time Machine 1/6 scale model (€800), a Back to the Future hoverboard signed by Michael J. Fox (€600), and a Star Wars double-signed photo by Mark Hamill and Frank Oz (€510). Several James Bond items, Pulp Fiction signed memorabilia, and Star Wars collectibles also found buyers.
Other auction houses and marketplaces reported smaller volumes and lower prices, with a variety of scripts, call sheets, and minor memorabilia changing hands.
Hanlin Auction Service listed a selection of screen-used and production-made items, including a sword from Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Freddy Krueger’s bladed glove and effects hand from The Goldbergs, and military fatigues from Apocalypse Now. Several Power Rangers costumes and props, as well as Battlestar Galactica control panels and a knight sword from The Haunted Mansion, are also available for bidding.
VIP Fan Auctions added a new batch of wardrobe and set-used items from the production Oh What Fun, including screen-worn costumes, accessories, and production-used props such as clapper boards and mugs.
Mecum Auctions announced two upcoming movie vehicles: a Range Rover trio from Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and a 1954 Cadillac limousine used in The Godfather.
Propabilia listed a screen-matched Azra book and compass from Into the Badlands and a Tom Cruise signed clapperboard from Top Gun: Maverick as fixed-price offerings.
The Prop Gallery added a Vila Restal costume from Blake’s 7, a large-scale workman miniature from Thomas and Friends, and an ILM production-used storyboard and script page from Star Wars: A New Hope.
Propmasters sold a Helots original costume design from Blake’s 7.
Propstore (Buy Now) listed an ILM VFX crew baseball shirt with BB-8 logo from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and several other production-related items.
On eBay, at least eight notable new listings include a 24-foot Vecna prop from Stranger Things, a pair of Colt Model 1874 prop guns, a Crow T Robot replica puppet from Mystery Science Theater 3000, and several other production-used or screen-matched props from recent and classic films.
On Catawiki, at least five new featured items are now open for bidding: a Lord of the Rings collection (current bid €3,000), a Lord of the Rings United Cutlery item (€600), a Harry Potter signed wand with original box (€499), a Weta Workshop King Thorin statue (€1,300), and a Lord of the Rings John Rhys-Davies United Cutlery piece (€1,250). Additional listings include a Frankenstein life-size bust and a Nosferatu life-size bust from Sideshow Collectibles.
Other dealers and marketplaces added a handful of minor items, including production paperwork, small props, and costume pieces from a variety of TV and film productions.
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Piece of the Past is holding an online auction with over 130 lots, featuring a screen-used Remus Lupin wand from Harry Potter (current bid $2,000, estimate up to $15,000), an Iron Man screen-worn repulsor glove, and a Casablanca prop passport. Other highlights include Peter Falk’s Columbo wardrobe, Elvis Presley’s stage-used guitar pick, and a Back to the Future hoverboard replica signed by the main cast.
Mecum Auctions will offer a Cannonball movie car (1974 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty) and the Range Rover trio from Hobbs & Shaw as part of their upcoming vehicle sales.
VIP Fan Auctions continues with its Oh What Fun wardrobe and prop auction, with over 60 lots of screen-worn costumes and production-used items still open for bidding.
On Catawiki, featured active auctions include a Lord of the Rings collection (current bid €3,000), a Lord of the Rings United Cutlery item (€600), and a Harry Potter signed wand (€499). Additional highlights are a Weta Workshop King Thorin statue and a John Rhys-Davies United Cutlery piece. Numerous other Back to the Future, Star Wars, and Harry Potter items are also available.
On eBay, a 24-foot Vecna prop from Stranger Things is currently the top featured item, with bidding at $1,050. Other active listings include a pair of Colt Model 1874 prop guns and a Crow T Robot replica puppet.
This week’s top trending keywords are Stranger Things, Alien, Godzilla, Dune, and Taylor Kitsch. These titles and names are currently leading in search and listing activity across auctions and marketplaces.
The most significant upward movements in the rankings were made by Almost Famous (up 636 places), Dina Meyer (up 574 places), and Duncan Jones (up 560 places). Alien, Godzilla, and Dune also made notable gains, each rising several hundred spots compared to the previous week.
Good luck with your collecting this week! Remember, PropsTracker is the best way to stay updated on original movie and TV props, track upcoming auctions, and discover the items you’d love to own.