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2001: A Space Odyssey Ape Costume Restoration & Mannequin

November 11, 2012
Our conservation, restoration and custom mannequin for a 2001: A Space Odyssey ape costume originally created by Stuart Freeborn for Kubrick’s classic film. We were honored to be entrusted this unbelievably rare and valuable 2001: A Space Odyss...
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Aliens Facehugger Prop Restoration & Display

October 29, 2012
Our conservation and dramatic display for a screen used Aliens facehugger prop used in the 1986 film. We were approached by our old friends at Prop Masters regarding the preservation of this exceedingly rare original piece of Hollywood history. We ...
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Troy Hector’s Fiberglass Movie Prop Shield Restoration

September 20, 2012
Hector’s fiberglass movie prop shield restoration project from the film, Troy. This original fiberglass movie prop shield from the 2004 film, Troy, was damaged in storage post-production. A piece of tape was used to label the shield as one of H...
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Gremlins Stop Motion Puppet Conservation

September 14, 2012
Our conservation of a Gremlins stop motion puppet, preserving this piece of Hollywood history for the future. Even before a movie prop arrives in our New York studio, we take a great deal of time to discuss each project with our clients. This very ra...
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Gremlins 2 Puppet Movie Prop Restoration from The New Batch

September 14, 2012
This Gremlins 2 puppet came to our New York studio for restoration and a custom display. This brown foam latex and polyfoam Gremlins 2 puppet prop was screen used in the 1990 movie, The New Batch, the sequel to the original horror-comedy classic. E...
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Jumanji Life Sized Lion Movie Costume Conservation

August 3, 2012
Restoring the original, life sized lion movie costume from the Robin Williams classic, Jumanji! This gallery features a life sized lion movie costume from the 90’s film Jumanji, which we refurbished for a private movie prop collector.  Origin...
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Gremlins Hand Puppet Movie Prop Restoration

July 5, 2012
Our restoration of an extremely rare Gremlins hand puppet from the original 1984 film. This Gremlins hand puppet originally came from the film’s director, Joe Dante via a movie prop auction. While a large number of puppets from the sequel are i...
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American Werewolf in London Jack Puppet Movie Prop Restoration

June 26, 2012
Restoring the original An American Werewolf in London Jack puppet movie prop for Bob and Kathy Burns! After our work helping preserve Rick Baker’s original life sized werewolf costume from the film, famed movie prop collector and friend Bob Bur...
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Gremlins Prop Puppet Restoration & Museum Display

March 22, 2012
Our restoration of an original, screen used Gremlins prop puppet from Gremlins 2, the New Batch. When this wonderful green Gremlins prop puppet arrived in our New York studio his condition presented a number of challengers.  Not the least of which,...
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface Mask Restoration

December 22, 2011
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface mask restoration, an original prop from TCM 3. This Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface mask restoration project was actually a bit more of a conservation than a restoration. Our work was focused on repairs rather ...
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Doctor Who Prop Restoration Animatronic Cat Puppet

December 1, 2011
Doctor Who prop restoration – an animatronic cat puppet. Restoration of an original animatronic cat puppet from a 1980’s episode of the classic BBC sci-fi series, Doctor Who.  Many of our staff are huge fans of the show and we were thr...
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Gremlins Puppet Movie Prop Restoration

November 26, 2011
Another incredible Gremlins puppet from Gremlins 2, the New Batch created by Rick Baker’s Cinovation Studios. This awesome screen used prop Gremlins puppet was in fair condition when he arrived in our studio, but exhibited damage on its foam l...
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Gremlins Movie Prop Puppet Conservation

November 26, 2011
A foam latex brown Gremlins movie prop puppet restoration. The screen used brown Gremlin puppet arrived at our New York studio in need of a bit of conservation and subtle repair, but mostly proper support.  The neck of this Gremlins movie prop pup...
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Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back Tauntaun Prop Restoration

November 17, 2011
A Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back Tauntaun prop, saved and restored! We originally learned of this Star Wars the Empire Strikes Back Tauntaun prop over a decade ago, when it was on display in a Planet Hollywood restaurant.  Even then, the Episode...
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Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin Prop Restoration

September 19, 2011
An intentionally subtle restoration of a Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Pumpkin prop. This grapefruit-sized foam Nightmare Before Christmas pumpkin prop was used in one of the cemetery scenes in Tim Burton’s stop motion classic. ...
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Star Wars Ewok Movie Mask Restoration

August 4, 2011
Movie prop restoration of an original Star Wars Ewok movie mask from Return of the Jedi. Another original Star Wars Ewok movie mask from Return of the Jedi with tears and in extremely fragile condition, especially the ears, which were crumbling badly...
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Return of the Jedi Ewok Mask Prop Restoration

August 4, 2011
A Return of the Jedi Ewok mask prop restoration. Worn in the 1983 Star Wars sequel, this Return of the Jedi Ewok mask prop came to our studio for restoration.  Masks like this movie prop were part of the adorable Ewok costumes worn by the actors in ...
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Cat Puppet Restoration

March 31, 2011
One of our most dramatic restorations, this Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas cat puppet. Sometimes referred to as “Sally’s Cat,” this Nightmare Before Christmas cat puppet is a screen used foam latex stop motion pup...
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Magic Island Stone Giant Stop Motion Puppet Restoration

March 2, 2011
The Magic Island Stone Giant – An incredible stop motion puppet, created by Joel Fletcher for the 1995 fantasy adventure film. The Magic Island Stone Giant was created as a sleeping guardian for the cave containing the treasure until Zachery Ty...
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Dungeonmaster Prop Stop Motion Puppet Restoration

March 2, 2011
An original Dungeonmaster prop created by David Allen’s studio for the 1984 sci-fi fantasy film. This stop motion puppet of a “stone” statue is actually only about 2′ tall on his throne.  It was created by the famed David Allen&#...
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Tony Todd Candyman Hook Movie Prop Conservation

February 15, 2011
An original, screen used Tony Todd Candyman hook in our studio for conservation and display. Don’t say his name five times! A cult classic film series, this iconic Tony Todd Candyman hook prop was screen used in the sequel, Candyman: Farewell to ...
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Alien Costume Feet Movie Prop Restoration

February 8, 2011
A subtle restoration of a pair of original Alien costume feet from Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic sci-fi thriller Alien. These latex Alien costume feet were in need of some subtle preservation work, performed by artist Mike Thomas. HR Giger’s cl...
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1979 Alien Costume Torso Restoration and Display

February 1, 2011
Restoration of these rare pieces of a 1979 Alien costume and a new, dramatic display Costume elements and movie props from the titular character of the 1979 classic sci-fi film Alien are rare indeed. Our client had the better part of a torso of HR G...
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Enik Land of the Lost Costume Restoration and Display

January 17, 2011
An original Enik Land of the Lost costume from Sid and Marty Krofft’s  classic 1970’s sci-fi fantasy tv series. When Enik the Altrusian (some call him a Sleestak!) arrived in our studio, he was in poor shape.  His latex television-worn costume...
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Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Head Restoration & Display

October 7, 2010
A unique 50/50 display for an original Stay Puft Marshmallow Man head from Ghostbusters. When we were approached to come up with a unique display for an original Mr. Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Head we jumped at the chance.  A brilliantly funny film c...
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Spawn Mask Original Movie Prop Restoration

August 27, 2010
Our restoration and display of an original Spawn mask from the 1997 comic book movie! Below the Spawn mask in the Todd MacFarlane movie lived Al Simmons and his burned “Hamburger Head” (as the comic book referred to him).  This Spawn mas...
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Hellraiser Engineer Movie Prop Mask Restoration

February 9, 2010
We restored this original Hellraiser Engineer puppet from the iconic 80’s horror film series. This very large foam latex movie prop head / puppet of the Hellraiser Engineer character was restored by conservation artists Tom Spina and Mike Tho...
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Gremlins Daffy Mogwai Puppet Restoration

January 4, 2010
Our restoration of an animatronic Gremlins Daffy mogwai puppet from Gremlins 2, The New Batch. Our latest movie prop restoration is this wonderful puppet of everyone’s favorite crazy mogwai, Daffy.  As with many of the movie prop Gremlins pup...
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Gremlins Stunt Puppet Restoration and Display

January 4, 2010
Restoration of an original Gremlins stunt puppet prop from the movie Gremlins 2 The New Batch. When this screen used latex and foam Gremlins stunt puppet prop arrived in our studio he was in need of significant repairs.  The areas in need included t...
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Gremlins Mogwai Lenny Puppet Restoration

January 4, 2010
Our restoration of Lenny,  an original Gremlins Mogwai puppet from Gremlins 2. Not every movie prop restoration is a dramatic transformation from before to after, a perfect example is this original Gremlins mogwai puppet. Lenny arrived to our New Yo...
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