Tag: Prop Store
C-3PO Head from The Empire Strikes Back Beats Estimates at Propstore Auction
At this week's Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in LA, the light-up C-3PO head from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back beat estimates of between $350,000 - $700,000 and sold for US$1,058,400 (£790,440).
How Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Was Rebuilt for Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Adam Savage’s Tested
Adam Savage and Propstore's Brandon Alinger examine two props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including one of the hero Luke lightsabers created for the film.
Propstore Auction: Exclusive Look at Stuart Ziff Collection from Return of the Jedi
Propstore have shared some exclusive unpublished behind-the scenes photos from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi from the Stuart Ziff Collection, available as two different lots in the upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction between March 25th and 27th, 2026.
How C-3PO Was Originally Painted in Star Wars | Adam Savage’s Tested
Adam Savage examines a selection of props and costume pieces from the Star Wars original and prequel trilogy, including one of the last surviving C-3PO heads from The Empire Strikes Back; all part of the upcoming Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction.
Next Propstore Auction Features Over 100 Star Wars and Indiana Jones Lots
The next Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles between March 25th and 27th, 2026, and features over a hundred Star Wars and Indiana Jones lots including a C-3PO light-up head from The Empire Strikes Back.
How a Star Wars Stormtrooper Helmet is Made! | Adam Savage’s Tested
After seeing an original Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet at Propstore a year ago, Adam gets the opportunity to examine the same helmet design, created by the specialty costume makers at FBFX for a modern Star Wars production.
Lost Star Wars Props & the Birth of the Collector Market | Stephen Lane Interview
In this revealing episode of Cinema Relics Investigates, Dan Lanigan sits down with Stephen Lane, founder of Propstore, for one of the most candid conversations ever captured about the modern movie-prop market.
The John R. Mullaney Collection Inc. Star Wars and Alien Artwork Under the Hammer at Propstore
The John R. Mullaney Collection including original studio-licensed artworks from Alien and Star Wars will go under the hammer at the Propstore London Auction between December 5th and 7th.
ILM Made Luke Skywalker Force Jump Puppet Up for Auction at Propstore in December
Stephen Lane shares a closer look at the ILM made Luke Skywalker Force Jump Puppet, based on a Kenner 12" action figure from Star Wars, as used in the Carbon Freezing Chamber scenes of The Empire Strikes Back, up for auction this December at Propstore.
Boba Fett’s The Empire Strikes Back Blaster Goes Up for Auction at Propstore in December
Boba Fett's EE-3 Carbine Blaster as seen on screen in The Empire Strikes Back is one of several Star Wars and Indiana Jones items up for sale at the upcoming Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction taking place in London on December 5th.
Darth Vader Lightsaber Fetches More Than $3.65M at Propstore Auction
Darth Vader's lightsaber, used during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi by Dave Prowse and stunt double Bob Anderson, went under the hammer yesterday at Propstore, beating expectations and selling for more than $3.65 million.
Adam Savage on How Star Wars Control Panels Were Made for Filming
Adam Savage takes a look at the design of two of the control panels from Star Wars available in Propstore's upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction.
The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of with Propstore’s Brandon Alinger: Lightsaber Deep Dive (Part 1)
Join David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon) on The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of podcast with Propstore's Brandon Alinger for the first part of a deep dive into the lightsabers of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Adam Savage Examines Darth Vader’s Original Lightsaber Prop!
Adam Savage gets to meet one of the holy grails of Star Wars props: an original hero lightsaber that Darth Vader used in his duels for both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi!
Darth Vader Lightsaber Up For Auction at Propstore in September 2025
With an eye watering guide price, this rare lightsaber is up auction at Propstore this coming September.
Propstore Auction: The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Empire Day Poster
The Propstore Pop Culture Live Auction takes place on July 2nd and features the rare 1980 British Royal Charity World Premiere Empire Day Poster for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, designed by Eddie Paul of FEREF with finished artwork by Ralph McQuarrie.
Propstore Auction Preview: Indiana Jones’ Bullwhip, Whip Holster, and Belt from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Ahead of the Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles this September, Brandon Alinger shares a preview of the Indiana Jones’ Bullwhip, Whip Holster, and Belt from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, as used by Harrison Ford.
Propstore Auction Preview: Rebel Pilot Helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Ahead of the Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles this September, Stephen Lane shares a preview of one of the auction highlights -- a rare Rebel Pilot helmet from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Chewbacca’s Bowcaster Beats Estimates at Propstore Auction
The first day of Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction saw Chewbacca’s bowcaster beating its estimate of $300,000–$600,000 and selling for a most impressive $768,600, whilst Luke Skywalker's Medal of Yavin fell $10,000 short of it's reserve.
Adam Savage Meets Medal of Yavin and Chewbacca’s Bowcaster at Propstore
Adam Savage gets his hands on two screen-matched props from Star Wars, the actual Medal of Yavin given to Luke Skywalker at the end of Episode IV, and Chewbacca's hero bowcaster that was used for all three original trilogy films!
Up Close with Chewbaccas’s Bowcaster and Luke Skywalker’s Medal of Yavin in Propstore Auction
The Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is set to take place in Los Angeles later this month, and Carly King caught up with Brandon Alinger to look at the Star Wars items up for sale including Chewbacca's Bowcaster and Luke Skywalker's Medal of Yavin.
Luke Skywalker’s Medal of Yavin Up for Auction at Propstore this March
The next Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction is set to take place in Los Angeles next month, and features several Star Wars items including Chewbacca's Bowcaster and the standout lot of Luke Skywalker's Medal of Yavin from A New Hope.
Adam Savage Meets Last Surviving Ewok Puppet from Return of the Jedi at Propstore!
Adam Savage is granted an audience with one of the last surviving Ewok puppets from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi!
Adam Savage Meets Original Star Wars Stormtrooper at Propstore!
Adam Savage gets up close with one of the few surviving helmets and blaster props used on screen in Star Wars: A New Hope at Propstore.
Propstore Presented with the King’s Award For Enterprise – International Trade
Last week, Propstore were presented with the King's Award For Enterprise - International Trade by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Robert Voss.
Skywalking Through Neverland #490: Behind-the-Scenes of a Propstore Auction with Brandon Alinger
Join Skywalking Through Neverland duo Sarah and Richard for their latest episode (#490) discussing all the latest Star Wars and Disney news.
Adam Savage Meets Original Indiana Jones Props at Propstore!
Adam gets his hands on two iconic pieces of prop history from Raiders of the Lost Ark, one of his all-time favorite movies, at Propstore.
Screen-Matched Stormtrooper Helmet Included in November’s Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction
More than 1,800 lots are being sold at Propstore's Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction this November including a screen-matched Stormtrooper helmet, used in the Jedi mind trick scene from Star Wars: A New Hope, expected to fetch at least £500,000.
Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction in LA on September 12th and 13th
The next Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction takes place in Los Angeles between September 12th and 13th, and you can view the catalog now which features over fifty Star Wars posters from 1977 to the present day, and place your bid(s) online.
Indiana Jones’ Fedora Sells for £488,464 at Propstore Memorabilia Live Auction
Indiana Jones' iconic fedora worn by Harrison Ford in a scene from Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom has sold for more than £488,464 ($630,00) at last weeks Propstore Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles.
Regal Robot and Propstore Team Up for Awesome Giveaway
Regal Robot and Propstore have teamed up for a great giveaway on the Regal Robot Facebook Group, with prizes including an Artist Proof of a sold-out Ree-Yees statue, The Art of Ralph McQuarrie hardcover book and an Indiana Jones production-used storyboard
Propstore Awarded King’s Award for Enterprise 2024
We send our congratulations to the team at Propstore, one of 252 organisations recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise for its excellence in international trade.
Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction: London – May 2024
The next Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction takes place in London, with the catalog and bidding live from tomorrow, May 8th, and running through to May 30th, with over 400 posters including many from Star Wars.
Propstore Looking for Your Amazing Entertainment Memorabilia for Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction
If you have props, costumes, production items or set pieces that you are looking to sell, then reach out to Propstore who are looking for amazing entertainment memorabilia to feature in their Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction!
Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction Los Angeles, April 18th and 19th
The next Propstore Collectible Posters Live Auction takes place in Los Angeles between April 18th and 19th, featuring over fifty Star Wars lots covering everything from the original trilogy through to the sequels.