Star Wars Props Up For Auction 290
innocence18 writes "Auctioneers Profiles in History are set to auction off a number of Star Wars props from the original trilogy movies. Fromthe collection of Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz, the pieces on offer include Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's lightsabers as well as various costumes and masks." While I can't imagine wanting to wear Luke's X-Wing flight suit, I think that light saber is pretty sweet. Although I bet it goes for the price of a new car.
A Lightsaber (Score:5, Funny)
Re:A Lightsaber (Score:5, Funny)
Re:A Lightsaber (Score:2)
Prop? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Prop? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Prop? (Score:2)
But when directed as nothing more than an object that spews out bad dialog, she'll come across as that.
Re:Prop? (Score:2)
Her performance was much more and indication of writing and directing than any failing on her part.
Re:Prop? (Score:2)
Tie Fighter Hairdo (Score:2)
I definately think the Tie Fighter design was a tribute to that hairdo by Darth Vader.
Re:A Lightsaber (Score:3, Informative)
Floater (Score:2)
The new version from the Special Edition that really floats.
Re:Floater (Score:2)
*Landspeeder not included.
Looking forward to the next auction. (Score:4, Insightful)
This is cool and all, but what I'm really interested in is the auction for the props for episodes I through III...I'm curious as to how much Jake Lloyd will sell for. ^_^
Re:Looking forward to the next auction. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Looking forward to the next auction. (Score:5, Funny)
Star Wars Ep I-III props HOWTO (Score:5, Funny)
2. Buy green cloth
That's it.
Surely you left out a few (Score:2)
4. Pay lots of geeks to run them.
5. Create new computer software to make your visions come to life.
Re:Surely you left out a few (Score:2)
7. Profit!!
for example (Score:5, Funny)
Go for the Han Solo (Score:2)
Re:for example (Score:3, Interesting)
New Car? (Score:5, Insightful)
If by new car, you mean a fully equiped Rolls-Royce, you're right.
Re:New Car? (Score:5, Funny)
And if by "fully equipped," you mean a Rolls-Royce with titanium plating, guided missle launchers, flight capabilities, and a Mr. Fusion, then yeah, you're right.
Re:New Car? (Score:2)
In other words, the James Bond version after Q and Doc Brown get down with it? Although, I suppose that with Doc Brown involved we'd have to add in a flux capacitor.
Re:New Car? (Score:2)
Wow, now there's a non-obvious statement if ever I heard one...
Re:New Car? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:New Car? (Score:2)
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Re:New Car? (Score:4, Informative)
From the catalog:
157. LUKE SKYWALKER HERO LIGHTSABER FROM STAR WARS. (TCF, 1977) This lightsaber used by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker is the non-fighting version of the famous Jedi weapon. This particular version is constructed from an existing Graflex flash gun from the 1930s, and is fitted with black grips around the base. As with all Luke lightsabers created for the first Star Wars film, the black grips are attached with an adhesive. During production of the The Empire Strikes Back, problems arose during filming in Finse, Norway when the sub-zero temperatures caused the glue to freeze and the grips to fall off. After this experience, the grips were attached with rivets and/or screws. As such, this lightsaber can be positively identified with the first Star Wars film, although it may also have been used during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back since many original props and costumes were carried over into the second production. This lightsaber is in good condition for its age, but is missing the circuit board detailing usually attached to the clasp. The silver tape which originally covered the Graflex name has also been removed. An important and now iconic piece of Star Wars lore, this hero lightsaber used by Luke comes directly from the archive of Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, and is accompanied with a letter of authenticity signed by Gary Kurtz and an additional letter of authenticity signed by Jason Joiner of the Kurtz / Joiner Archive. A wonderful piece of film history used for the very first appearance of the spectacular "lightsaber", which thrilled audiences the world over. $60,000 - $80,000
Re:New Car? (Score:2)
Re:New Car? (Score:2)
A wonderful piece of film history used for the very first appearance of the spectacular "lightsaber", which thrilled audiences the world over. $60,000 - $80,000
The price estimates vary wildly in accuracy. With normal items, they can generally be pretty accurate. However, sometimes they are high.
With unusual/unique items (and if this doesn't qualify, I don't know what does) they have been way off before. I can't remember which item it was, but it went fo
Price (Score:4, Insightful)
Do not underestimate the power of the geek side. I suspect it'll go for considerably more money. And I wish I had the kind of money so I could. Or was that my insanity? Nah, geekiness, must be it.
Kjella
Do not underestimate the price of a new car... (Score:2)
proper old skool (Score:2)
Dibs! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Dibs! (Score:5, Funny)
As cool a piece as it is, you are going to kill your self accessorizing for it.
Re:Dibs! (Score:2)
ps: I wouldn't mind the Carrie Fisher option either....if I could get the younger version from the movie.
Re:Dibs! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Dibs! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Dibs! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Dibs! (Score:2)
Course, me being a
"Damn Bikini"?? (Score:2)
It was the highlight of the trilogy!!
How many were there? (Score:2)
The CEO of the company I work for has one. (there were several used in the movie) It sits in his office, and is quite imposing. But what a conversation piece.
Re:How many were there? (Score:2)
I also seem to remember coffeetables being made with it.
Nice catch! (Score:2)
Just went and checked - it is one of these. I know that he told me it was an actual one used in the movie. I had never noticed the plaque at the bottom, but his is indeed a replica. Busted.
Re:Dibs! (Score:2)
Yah but (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Yah but (Score:4, Interesting)
real jedis... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:real jedis... (Score:2)
No chance (Score:2, Funny)
My very own Tauntaun (Score:2)
http://www.profilesinhistory.com/ [profilesinhistory.com]
scary!!!
-everphilski-
In Korea (Score:5, Funny)
Re:In Korea (Score:2, Funny)
Where are the driods! (Score:4, Informative)
Dissapointing (Score:4, Insightful)
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Re:Dissapointing (Score:5, Insightful)
As for the rest (masks, guns, cars), they look much less impressive in person. I guess the art of prop making involves understanding the loss of fidelity that occurs when filming/photographing. The huge difference in detail between the close-up props versus the ones designed to be in the background was amazing.
Re: Your sig (Score:2)
What ever happened to... (Score:4, Interesting)
That would be a kickass prop to have in the backyard - geek or not, it would be the shit to have friends and neighbors over for beers-n-burgers lounging around the MF.
Re:What ever happened to... (Score:2)
Re:What ever happened to... (Score:2)
Yeah, the minute my friends get around to the back of the house I'll hear:
"What a piece of junk!"
Odd purchase (Score:5, Funny)
Light Sabers 4 sale (Score:2, Funny)
You highly underestimate the buying power and number of Star Wars ubergeeks out there.
Star Wars Kid (Score:2, Funny)
And in other news..... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:And in other news..... (Score:3, Funny)
J.
A nice conversation piece (Score:5, Funny)
Woo! (Score:3, Funny)
(Note the "Bought tooth brush on eBay once used by Ewok stunt double for six hundred bucks.")
--grendel drago
Greedo's Blaster (Score:2, Funny)
I'll tell you what I want (Score:2, Interesting)
Man, that would be so cool!!1one!!
Princess Leia's Gold Bikini (Score:5, Funny)
"Hi Honey, look what I bought you today!"
Finally... (Score:2)
Answer me this nerds (Score:2)
To me, it looks like a barbeque lighter + cigarette lighter + and some heat sinks.
But I know that I'm wrong.
So you crazy star wars fans.. what's it made out of?
Re:Answer me this nerds (Score:5, Informative)
http://www.racprops.com/issue1/howto_lightsaber/ [racprops.com]
Re:Answer me this nerds (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Answer me this nerds (Score:2)
flight suit (Score:2)
You've obviously never been to a Star Wars movie premiere...
Re:flight suit (Score:2)
I remember seeing the suit... (Score:3, Interesting)
Paul Allen and the Sci-Fi Museum (Score:2)
is this a good buy? (Score:5, Insightful)
1) these items are authentic and the identical ones I've seen in various Planet Hollywoods are fakes.
2) these items are fakes and the ones in Planet Hollywoods are fakes.
3) they are all fakes.
4) they are all probably genuine but all involved are conveniently leaving out the fact that there are several (sometimes dozens) of copies of props, costumes and other items produced for a production.
No episodes 7-9? (Score:2)
I also can't believe that Lucas wouldn't have this thing sitting on the mantle in his living room - the ultimate status symbol of his power and reminder of the movies that made him million
details, details (Score:2)
Not to be a wet blanket, but this isn't The Lightsabre, because there isn't any one lightsabre. It is still pretty cool though. I'd like to hold it
Oh, darn... (Score:2)
Well, what's the fun in that?
Re:I'm wearing Luke's underwear. (Score:3, Informative)
Oh wait, I am Luke.
Uh... my prompt... Luke, I am your father.
Re:I'm wearing Luke's underwear. (Score:2)
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Re:Not enough money (Score:2)
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Film historian Jason Joiner met Gary Kurtz in 1993, and in 1996 they created the Kurtz/Joiner Archive to preserve Star Wars history for future generations. As part of their on-going work, Mr. Joiner has interviewed over 200 members of the original cast and crew over the past ten years who worked on the trilogy or were closely associated with the production. Since its inception, the Kurtz/Joiner Archive has collected and currently maintains hundreds of thousands of original production
Re:Not enough money (Score:2)
RTFC
Re:Not enough money (Score:2)
So that the pieces hold their value 25 more years and can be sold for even more!!!!1! Muaha-ha-ha!!!
GTRacer
- Not that geeky
Re:Not enough money (Score:3, Interesting)
And how the f*ck is an auction with a few props going to "rob you blind"? Don't go and don't bid if you aren't interested. That's why he's modded troll (And for once... good job mods)
-everph
Re:3 DIE EVERY SECOND (Score:3, Insightful)
Conveniently, I'm not taking into account how much more unnecesary commodities you're using in real life.
Re:Please mod up Insightful. (Score:2)
Re:Grammar Nazi (Score:2, Funny)
Wet Blanket (Score:2)
It went the way of all ephemera. Remember in the final episode, when everyone went up to it and pulled off their sign to take home? That was the real prop, so you'd just be buying a post.
Sorry.
Virg
Re:Also up for sale ... (Score:2)
What integrity? (Score:2)
I hope he gets on with his life and makes something interesting now.
Re:Are these REAL (Score:2, Informative)
Poser.
Bemopolis
Re:Finally... (Score:2)