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Apr

Terminator 2 Movie Costume Mannequin

April 2, 2013

On display in an EMP museum traveling exhibit – our custom mannequin for a Terminator 2 movie costume worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in T2. We created this Arnold Schwarzenegger sized custom mannequin to display an original Terminator 2 movie...

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Mar

Mars Attacks Alien Maquette Restoration

March 23, 2013

Restoration of an original maquette of a Mars Attacks alien from Tim Burton’s 1996 sci-fi comedy. Mars Attacks was Tim Burton’s tribute to the science fiction genre of the 1960’s, starring Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Natalie Port...

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Mar

Lost World Compy Movie Props Display

March 17, 2013

Something has survived…It’s a compy! A custom display for screen used Jurassic Park, The Lost World compy movie prop. We created a custom carved foam display for original movie props like this The Lost World compy dinosaur from the Jurassic Park ...

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Mar

Anatomical Leg Model with Lymphedema

March 11, 2013

An anatomical leg model created in soft latex and foam. This anatomical leg model was created to represent a leg affected by Lymphedema. This realistic prop will aid in the fitting of custom compression garments to assist those with the condition. ...

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Feb

Dragonslayer Vermithrax Head Restoration & Display

February 10, 2013

Our restoration and display work for this incredible, life-sized Dragonslayer Vermithrax prop head from the 1981 classic film. We’re all fans of movies here and Dragonslayer is one of our faves. The design of the dragon in that film has hel...

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Feb

Doctor Who Prop Monster Mask Restoration

February 5, 2013

Conserving a screen used, latex Doctor Who prop monster mask of a Silurian. We’re all huge fans of classic sci-fi and were honored to help preserve this original prop Silurian mask from the classic BBC television series. The latex Doctor Who p...

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Jan

Star Wars Cantina Band Prop Mask & Hands Conservation

January 18, 2013

Not just a replica, but a conservation of screen used Star Wars Cantina Band prop mask and hands, bring back to life one of the Modal Nodes! We’re always honored to help preserve original Star Wars props. This screen used Star Wars Cantina Ba...

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Jan

Soulkeeper Demon Foam Latex Movie Prop Restoration

January 7, 2013

Whether a Hollywood hit or cult classic,we’re always proud of our foam latex movie prop restoration. Here’s a creepy Soulkeeper Demon from the 2001 movie. Another foam latex movie prop restoration, this piece is an incredible Soulkeeper d...

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Dec

Custom Themed Furniture Crystal Sci Fi Desk

December 17, 2012

A custom themed sci fi desk with crystal power! A colorful giant-crystal style sci fi desk, a combination of foam carved sculpture and furniture. The custom desk is created from EPS foam with a durable hard coat and classy glass table top. This ...

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Dec

Vintage Glenn Strange Don Post Frankenstein Mask Restoration

December 13, 2012

Conserving a vintage Don Post Frankenstein mask for a friend. We restored/conserved this vintage Don Post Frankenstein mask, a cherished memento of our dear friends, Bob and Kathy Burns. From Bob, “I have a Glenn Strange Frankenstein mask tha...

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Dec

Ghostbusters Slimer Maquette Restoration & Display

December 12, 2012

Restoring an original Ghostbusters Slimer maquette from the production of the classic 1984 paranormal comedy. This small scale Ghostbusters Slimer maquette was used to visualize and help create the Slimer costume used in one of our favorite movies!...

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Dec

Empire Strikes Back Ugnaught Mask Movie Prop Restoration

December 10, 2012

Empire Strikes Back Hero Ugnaught Mask Movie Prop Restoration A hero Ugnaught mask that was used in the sci-fi classic, Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back. The screen used mask was originally created by the legendary Stuart Freeborn’s team fo...

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Dec

X Files Alien Props Mask & Hands

December 3, 2012

The truth is out there! A set of custom display supports for a trio of X Files alien props. This rare set of X Files alien props arrived to us in good condition but in order to keep them in this condition we wanted to get them properly supported. Wit...

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Dec

Worf Makeup Appliance Restoration & Bust

December 3, 2012

A custom display for an original Worf makeup appliance, to boldly display what no one had displayed before! A restoration and custom display of an original Worf makeup appliance from the series Star Trek, The Next Generation. Lieutenant Worf is t...

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Nov

Foam Gargoyle Statue Prop

November 29, 2012

A totally custom sculpted foam gargoyle statue for a crazy cool Halloween display. This giant foam gargoyle statue was hand carved by sculptor Rich Riley from EPS (what most folks call Styrofoam). Standing about ten feet tall, the theme prop was c...

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Nov

Johnny 5 Short Circuit 2 Miniature Movie Prop Restoration

November 19, 2012

Our repair and restoration of the original, screen used Johnny 5 Short Circuit 2 model miniatures used in the 80’s comedy. Johnny 5 is alive! A repair of a scaled Johnny 5, Short Circuit 2 movie prop from the often referenced 80’s movie. ...

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Nov

Movie Prop Hat Display – Oliver Hardy Bowler

November 15, 2012

A custom movie prop hat display for one of Oliver Hardy’s bowler hats. Not all of our movie prop displays are over the top and themed. Sometimes the best choice for a display is a more sleek and elegant display. For this movie prop hat display our ...

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Nov

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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Nov

Death Star Tiles for Star Wars Custom Home Theater

November 5, 2012

We combined movie models and movie props to create these Death Star tiles as well decor! In creating these themed death star tiles props, we recently helped add some exciting details to the theater in an incredible estate home. The client was look...

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Oct

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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Oct

Carved Foam Trade Show Booth Skull for Mr Olympia

October 11, 2012

The Curse! A carved foam trade show booth photo op that made our client’s booth a hit! This carved foam trade show booth took shape in the form of a massive skull mountain and throne! Our client suggested a “skull throne with columns&#...

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Oct

Interview with Creative Spotlights

October 10, 2012

Interview with Creative Spotlights Want to learn more about the history of how Tom Spina Designs came to be? What inspires him and his advice to aspiring artists? Check out this in-depth interview with Tom, on Creative Spotlights. Contact Us Today! I...

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Sep

Leprechaun Movie Costume Custom Mannequin

September 27, 2012

A custom mannequin created for a screen used Warwick Davis Leprechaun movie costume. We were contacted to create a statue on which to display this original Leprechaun movie costume worn by Warwick Davis in the original cult classic film. The Leprech...

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Sep

Pandorum Movie Costume Display Statue

September 25, 2012

An original Pandorum movie costume displayed on a custom mannequin with a themed base. This Pandorum movie costume was originally used in the 2009 sci-fi thriller starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster. This costume worn by one of “the Hunters”, th...

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Sep

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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Sep

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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Sep

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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Sep

Lady Deathstrike Costume Display and Themed Base

September 10, 2012

An original Kelly Hu Lady Deathstrike costume custom mannequin with a themed display base. Our client asked us to create a custom mannequin and display for this screen used Lady Deathstrike costume from X Men 2, X Men United. This costume was worn by...

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Aug

Star Wars Celebration VI – 2012

August 24, 2012

Star Wars Celebration VI – 2012 Tom was a special guest at this year’s “Star Wars Celebration”, where he participated in a pair of panels, one with Jon Berg, Pablo Hidalgo and Nick Maley which was in-depth and behind the scen...

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Aug

Articles about Tom’s Cantina Panel at Star Wars Celebration VI

August 20, 2012

Articles about Tom’s Cantina Panel at Star Wars Celebration VI Tom was invited to speak at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando. One of the panels was “The Secrets of the Star Wars Cantina” and the panel was co hosted by Pablo Hidalg...

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