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14
Jun

Batman Movie Cowl Display Bust

June 14, 2017
Our display and subtle restoration of an original Batman movie cowl from the 1989 Tim Burton film. Sometimes the simplest looking projects can be the most challenging, and subtle restoration and invisible repairs, the most time consuming. This origin...
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10
Jun

Podcast and news roundup!

June 10, 2017
Podcast and Interview Roundup! Tom was a guest on a number of podcasts over the last few weeks, and you’ll find links to some of these appearances below! On the May 26th Rebel Force Radio podcast Tom joined Jason, Jimmy Mac and Billy Mac to t...
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6
Jun

Star Trek Peter Preston Costumes Display

June 6, 2017
Custom display  for a pair of Star Trek Peter Preston costumes A custom display for a pair of Star Trek Peter Preston costumes worn by Ike Eisenmann as Scotty’s nephew in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. Our client had both his radiation s...
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1
Jun

Doctor Who Mask Prop Restoration

June 1, 2017
A restoration and custom themed display for a lion Doctor Who mask from the Tom Baker series This lion Doctor Who mask was originally seen in the serial The Masque of Mandragora featuring the fourth Doctor, Tom Baker. The original mask was worn as ...
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26
May

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Inspired Desk

May 26, 2017
A custom built Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles inspired desk. When we begin any themed furniture project we always start by discussing with each client their hopes or vision for their piece. We’ll discuss the theme, what type of furniture they wa...
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16
May

Silent Hill Girl Movie Costume Display

May 16, 2017
 A custom display mannequin for a original Silent Hill girl movie costume. This Silent Hill girl movie costume, worn by actress Jodelle Ferland in the 2006 horror film, came to us in need of a custom display figure. For this project instead of going...
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9
May

Star Trek- Enterprise Nacelle Cap Model Display

May 9, 2017
A custom display and UV acrylic case for the original 1960’s Starship Enterprise nacelle cap model For those with a general knowledge of Star Trek technology, the Enterprise’s nacelle is the part of the starship that houses the warp dr...
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1
May

Chewbacca Mask for Adam Savage

May 1, 2017
Making a Chewbacca mask for famed Mythbuster, Adam Savage’s costume at Silicon Valley Comic Con Tom and Adam have known each other for some time, tracing back to the RPF prop forum.  Adam’s mentioned our studio’s restoration work ...
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30
Apr

Star Wars Prop T-Shirt Cannon for the Star Wars Show

April 30, 2017
Turning a t-shirt launcher into a Star Wars prop t-shirt cannon for the Star Wars Show live at SWCO! UPDATE – May the 4th, 2019 – we’ve added a new video below of a montage from Star Wars Celebration Chicago where lots of additiona...
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26
Apr

Introducing Regal Robot Star Wars furniture and decor!

April 26, 2017
Introducing our sister company, Regal Robot, Inc. and a new line of official Star Wars™ furniture and decor! We’re proud to announce our newest venture, Regal Robot™, which launched last week at Star Wars Celebration Orlando.  Even more...
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24
Apr

Appearances at Star Wars Celebration Orlando!

April 24, 2017
Star Wars Celebration Orlando was a whirlwind of activity for TSD, Tom and our new venture, Regal Robot! Tom was once again invited as a guest to Star Wars Celebration this year.  The show was a flurry of activity for our crew, as Tom did interview...
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18
Apr

Ann Wilson of Heart Costume Display

April 18, 2017
A customized mannequin with a museum style display and UV filtering case for a cape worn by Ann Wilson of Heart. For this beautiful embroidered and embellished velvet cape, we wanted to create an equally elegant display. The cape was originally worn ...
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28
Mar

Super Mario Bros. Movie Prop Restoration

March 28, 2017
Restoration of Super Mario Bros. movie prop used in the 1993 film. The 1993 film version of the Super Mario Brothers video game is definitely widely debated among movie and video game fans alike. Some people love the movie, some hate it, and some ju...
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24
Mar

Master Splinter TMNT Prop Display

March 24, 2017
Master Splinter TMNT prop display with acrylic case. A custom display created for a original Master Splinter TMNT prop from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3, Turtles in Time. Most people would look at the pieces which were left of Master Spinter̵...
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20
Mar

Star Trek Ru’afo Costume Display

March 20, 2017
A custom display for a Star Trek Ru’afo costume from Star Trek: Insurrection An original Star Trek Ru’afo costume, worn in the 1998 film Star Trek: Insurrection by actor F. Murray Abraham. Our client asked us to create this wax museum s...
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15
Mar

Return of the Jedi Endor Forest Prop Restoration

March 15, 2017
An Endor forest prop restoration from the final battle sequence in Return of the Jedi A restoration of an original Endor forest prop from the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. This ILM model was created for miniature scenes, when it woul...
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10
Mar

Thirteen Ghosts Jackal Custom Mannequin & Costume Display

March 10, 2017
Thirteen Ghosts Jackal custom mannequin – turning an original movie costume into a wax museum figure! We’ve gotten the opportunity to create quite a few custom display mannequins for our client’s expansive Thirteen Ghosts costume collection...
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7
Mar

Displays for Star Trek Enterprise Decals

March 7, 2017
A set of custom displays for a pair of Star Trek Enterprise decals from the production of the iconic 1960’s original series. A pair of production made Star Trek Enterprise decals created for use on the original 1960’s series, came to us ...
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1
Mar

Helping bring Grand Moff Tarkin back to Star Wars

March 1, 2017
Lending a hand… and a head… to Rogue One, A Star Wars Story. Peter Cushing lifecast helps recreate Grand Moff Tarkin. ABC news today ran a great story about pioneering effects company ILM’s efforts to bring Peter Cushing back to Sta...
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25
Feb

Star Wars Chewbacca / Malla Mask Restoration

February 25, 2017
Restoration of an original Star Wars Chewbacca / Malla Mask used in A New Hope and the Holiday Special. While it may look like Chewie’s wife, Malla, this wookiee mask was originally a Star Wars Chewbacca mask (made by legendary makeup artist, ...
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21
Feb

Captain Kirk Costume Display

February 21, 2017
A custom mannequin and display for a Captain Kirk costume spacesuit worn on the original Star Trek series. Space, the final frontier. These are the voyages of the studio Tom Spina Designs. Their mission, to create a custom mannequin for a screen use...
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17
Feb

Gonk Droid Costume for the Star Wars Show

February 17, 2017
A custom, wearable Gonk Droid costume made for the Star Wars Show’s Holiday Special. We were contacted by our friends over at the Star Wars Show to create a custom wearable gonk droid costume, for one of their most recent (and hilarious) Holida...
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13
Feb

Jurassic Park T-Rex Tooth Display

February 13, 2017
A custom themed display for a Jurassic Park T-Rex tooth used in the original 1993 film. The client was originally displaying this Jurassic Park T-Rex tooth on a small, simple black stand, but they came to us looking for something larger and with th...
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7
Feb

Heart’s Ann Wilson Stage Worn Blouse Display

February 7, 2017
A  display for an Ann Wilson stage worn blouse, complete with a custom UV filtering acrylic case A museum style display for an for a vintage blouse, worn the famed Heart lead singer in concert.  Much like many of the screen used movie wardrobe we ...
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3
Feb

Restoration of Piranha Movie Prop

February 3, 2017
Restoration and custom display for an original latex Piranha movie prop puppet. This original Piranha movie prop, was brought to us in fair condition for a latex puppet of this age, but in need of a little TLC. Some of the areas had become fragile an...
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27
Jan

Pinocchio and Figaro Statues Display

January 27, 2017
A custom acrylic display case and base for Pinocchio and Figaro statues, which were featured in an original Walt Disney World Main Street window display. These Pinocchio and Figaro statues were originally featured in a whimsical window display on Ma...
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24
Jan

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo Mask Restoration

January 24, 2017
Restoration of an original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo mask from the live action television series, the Next Mutation. Over the years the foam latex on the TMNT Michelangelo mask had become fragile and had begun to crack, especially in ...
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18
Jan

Rambo Knife Movie Prop Display

January 18, 2017
A themed display and custom acrylic display case for an autographed, screen used Rambo knife from Rambo: First Blood Part II. A one-of-a-kind themed display for this Rambo knife autographed by Rambo himself, the one and only Sylvester Stallone. For t...
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13
Jan

Foam Castle Gate Scenic Prop

January 13, 2017
A custom faux stone carved foam castle gate scenic prop wall created to add theming to a museum exhibit.  We were contacted by a museum that was trying to bring history to life by adding a little bit of theming to their exhibit on the ancient Fortre...
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