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26
Nov

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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17
Nov

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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13
Oct

Foam Baseball Bat Giant Theme Park Sculpture

October 13, 2011
They expected a giant flying rodent but saw a large foam baseball bat instead! Yep, the puns were that bad at Six Flags Fright Fest that year!  Here’s another large hard coated foam prop sculpture for the theme park.  Their side show themed ...
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13
Oct

Killer Bees Six Flags Foam Letter Props

October 13, 2011
A dastardly trio of foam letter props and an awful fun pun! These foam sculpted “Giant Killer B’s” were created for Six Flags Over Georgia as part of their Fright Fest.  The theme park had a sideshow theme that year and small wind...
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7
Oct

Planet of the Apes Lawgiver Replica Bust Display

October 7, 2011
A custom created display for a replica Planet of the Apes Lawgiver faux stone bust. Not all of the pieces we display are screen used props. We have had clients come to us with licensed replicas, custom created art pieces, cosplay costumes and other ...
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26
Sep

Planet of the Apes Chimp Costumes Mannequins

September 26, 2011
A pair of complete Planet of the Apes chimp costumes displayed on custom life sized mannequins with themed display bases. We were commissioned to create two life sized statue displays for a pair of original Planet of the Apes chimp costumes from Tim...
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25
Sep

Planet of the Apes Zaius Costume Life Sized Statue

September 25, 2011
A custom life sized display for a very unique original Planet of the Apes Zaius costume. We were commissioned to create a life size display for a rare, “undressed” original Doctor Zaius costume from the film Beneath the Planet of the Ape...
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25
Sep

Beneath the Planet of the Apes Prop Pistol Display

September 25, 2011
A custom carved foam display for an original Beneath the Planet of the Apes prop pistol. We created this custom display for a screen used Beneath the Planet of the Apes prop. This pistol prop used by General Ursus played by actor James Gregory in the...
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19
Sep

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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13
Sep

Planet of the Apes Costume Display Mannequin

September 13, 2011
An original Planet of the Apes costume turned into a life sized custom display with themed base. This screen used Planet of the Apes costume was brought to us by one of our clients for a custom mannequin and themed display. They not only brought us ...
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13
Sep

Escape from the Planet of the Apes Movie Prop Boots

September 13, 2011
A themed display for a pair of original Escape from the Planet of the Apes movie prop boots worn by Roddy McDowall. We created a custom Ape City themed display for this original pair of Escape from the Planet of the Apes movie prop boots. This pair o...
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5
Sep

The Ruins Movie Costume Themed Display

September 5, 2011
A simple, yet themed display for a The Ruins movie costume. A clean and simple display, featuring a mannequin torso with a faux stone carved base to display Jenna Malone’s The Ruins movie costume. The Ruins is a 2008 horror thriller film starring ...
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24
Aug

The Avengers Desk Movie Themed Furniture

August 24, 2011
The Avengers Desk – because even superheroes need someplace to work! What better way to display licensed movie prop replicas than with a custom made Avengers desk for your office?  Ever since our now infamous viral sensation, the “Han C...
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4
Aug

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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4
Aug

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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12
Jul

Hyper Realistic “Zorro” Wax Museum Statue

July 12, 2011
A wax museum statue of our client… as Zorro! This gallery features a life-sized Zorro custom mannequin in a wax figure style.  Most folks would consider it a wax museum statue but it’s actually made from silicone, the current state of the ...
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7
Jul

Underworld Selene Costume Kate Beckinsale Mannequin

July 7, 2011
Custom mannequin and themed display of a screen used Kate Beckinsale Underworld Selene costume. We were brought this Underworld Selene costume by one of our clients who was looking for a custom mannequin and themed base to display their iconic movie...
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27
Jun

T2 T1000 Movie Costume Custom Mannequin

June 27, 2011
Our themed custom mannequin to display an original T2 T1000 movie costume worn in the classic sci-fi action film! The client provided us with the screen used T2 T1000 movie costume including the trousers, shirt with “liquid metal” bullet ...
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20
Jun

Jabba the Hutt Prop Custom Sculpted Display

June 20, 2011
A custom sculpted display for a production made foam latex face appliance of the original Jabba the Hutt prop puppet. This original foam latex face face and accompanying plastic formed eye elements were made for the full-size Jabba the Hutt prop pu...
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6
Jun

Rocketeer Movie Costume Custom Mannequin & Themed Display

June 6, 2011
A custom mannequin and themed display created for an original Rocketeer movie costume worn in the 1991 Disney film. A classic film and a truly iconic costume, instantly recognizable even to people who’ve never seen the movie (and if you haven&...
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21
May

The Wolfman 2010 Life Sized Costume Display

May 21, 2011
A realistic, life sized movie display for a wolf man costume from The Wolfman 2010 as worn by Benicio Del Toro. It’s a great day when you can work on an Oscar-winning costume! The makeup effects team on The Wolfman 2010 (led by Rick Baker and ...
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5
May

Wrath of Khan Movie Costume Botany Bay Display

May 5, 2011
KHAAAN!!!! A custom life sized display bust for a screen used Wrath of Khan movie costume. We were asked to create a display bust for this screen used Wrath of Khan movie costume from the second Star Trek movie. The Wrath of Khan follows Captain Kirk...
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23
Apr

Monsterpalooza Trade Show and Convention 2011

April 23, 2011
Monsterpalooza Convention Photo Gallery Monsterpalooza 3-D!  Once again, this classic monster show celebrated the incredible art and artists of the monster community. We can’t wait for Monsterpalooza 4!  At this show, we debuted our “Ki...
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22
Apr

King Kong Gorilla Themed Furniture & Hand Chairs

April 22, 2011
The King Kong home theater – Gorilla themed furniture and hand chairs! Giant ape hand chairs for adults and kids are just part of this great set of foam gorilla themed furniture made to honor the classic King Kong at the Monsterpalooza trade...
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31
Mar

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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15
Mar

Terminator Costume Display Mannequin and Themed Base

March 15, 2011
An wax style figure of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his screen worn Terminator costume. We turned this original Arnold Schwarzenegger Terminator costume used in the movie Terminator 2, Judgement Day into a hyper-realistic life-sized statue with an amazi...
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2
Mar

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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2
Mar

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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15
Feb

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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