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Jun

Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein Headpiece Restoration

June 30, 2007

A restoration of a rare latex Frankenstein headpiece casting from the 1948 classic comedy, Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. We’re all big fans of the classic monster films, especially the mash-ups. Universal’s were always the be...

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Jun

Empire Stikes Back Yoda Puppet Hand Movie Prop Restoration

June 13, 2007

An original Yoda puppet hand from Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back. The foam latex Yoda puppet hand prop was in fairly good condition on arrival with our conservation artists, especially considering its age. This was a screen used part of the pupp...

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Jun

Custom Lighted Display Bases for Star Wars Statues

June 1, 2007

A pair of custom lighted display bases for a private collector’s replica Star Wars statues. We created these custom lighted display bases for a private collector who was looking for a unique way to display their life sized Star Wars statues. We...

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May

Gremlins 1984 Puppet Movie Prop Restoration

May 8, 2007

Restoration of a rare original Gremlins 1984 puppet from Joe Dante’s classic horror comedy. As with many of the foam and latex Gremlins 1984 movie prop puppets, the neck had become weakened over time. In this puppet’s case his neck had completely...

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Mar

Acrylic Helmet Stand for a The Black Hole Helmet

March 14, 2007

Custom designed acrylic helmet stand for a Captain S.T.A.R. helmet from The Black Hole. This screen used Captain S.T.A.R. helmet from The Black Hole required a custom designed acrylic helmet stand for its unique shape and material. The Black Hole is ...

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Feb

Large Foam Spider Prop for Halloween or Events

February 27, 2007

Prepare for a big case of arachnophobia with this giant spider prop by Rich Riley! This is a giant realistic sculpted spider prop created by sculptor Richard Riley for a Halloween display. He stands over 6 feet tall and quite a bit longer than t...

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Nov

Life Size Horse Prop Pegasus Statue

November 29, 2006

A life size horse prop – this time it’s Pegasus! Another mythology inspired sculpture and life size horse prop – the famed winged horse, Pegasus! The statue features a fiberglass life sized horse with custom giant wings made by h...

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Oct

Custom Sculpted Movie Themed Door Prop

October 10, 2006

A custom foam sculpted themed door prop – a lightweight door disguise! Created for the home of one of our clients, we made this heavily textured themed door prop from foam. The rustic door cover with a faux aged wood finish can bring even you...

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Sep

Dark Crystal Landstrider Costume Puppet Restoration

September 5, 2006

This Dark Crystal Landstrider costume head is an original movie prop from Jim Henson’s 1982 film. The Dark Crystal Landstrider prop was conserved at our New York studio. When the piece arrived, the prop’s condition was very poor & fragile...

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Aug

Custom Foam Tyrannosaurus Rex Head Life Sized

August 27, 2006

A budget approach to a life sized Tyrannosaurus Rex head, created from hard coated EPS foam. This five foot long foam carved Tyrannosaurus Rex head was made for a haunt owner who wanted the big impact of a full sized dinosaur head but also wanted t...

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Aug

Star Wars Ugnaught Mask Movie Prop Restorations

August 21, 2006

Our restoration of several original Star Wars Ugnaught masks, original movie props used in The Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars Ugnaught Mask With Tusks: Original movie prop mask used in both the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi – in ...

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Aug

Return of the Jedi Ewok Masks from Production Parts

August 4, 2006

These Return of the Jedi Ewok masks were hand assembled by our studio for The Propstore of London in the mid-2000’s when they were assisting makeup legend Stuart Freeborn find homes for incredible movie props and costumes. Among the items F...

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Jul

Custom Latex Tree Puppet for TV Show Kid Fitness

July 24, 2006

A custom tree puppet created for the television show, “Kid Fitness.” The puppet coordinator, Steven Widerman, came to us looking for a custom tree puppet character for the TV project, Kid Fitness. The puppet needed to be able to move h...

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Jun

Life Sized Horse Statue with Headless Horseman

June 29, 2006

A life sized horse statue with Headless Horseman is the ultimate Halloween or haunt display prop! This prop is a life sized horse statue with Sleepy Hollow’s most infamous resident as its rider – the headless horseman himself! This horr...

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Mar

Reproduction of a Fijian Totokia Warclub

March 1, 2006

A solid resin cast from a real Fijian warclub known as a totokia. This replica Fijian warclub relic was cast in resin and molded from an original, hand-made wood weapon sourced from Fiji. It’s a great bit of polynesian or tiki decor and great ...

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May

Snaggletooth Star Wars Costume Display Mannequin

May 25, 2005

A custom mannequin created for an original Snaggletooth Star Wars costume used in the 1977 film’s classic cantina scene! This original Snaggletooth Star Wars costume was a simple shirt and trousers prior to our work. We took those screen use...

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Oct

Jabba the Hutt Life Size Carved Styrofoam Sculpture

October 20, 2004

Jabba the Hutt life size statue created from styrofoam! One of sculptor Richard Riley’s first large scale custom foam statues was this personal project of Jabba the Hutt life size figure from the 1983 film, Star Wars, Return of the Jedi. In f...

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Jun

Pale Rider Life Size Horse Statue with Death

June 22, 2004

A life size horse statue with skeletal rider! This life size horse statue with “Death” aka “Pale Rider” is a wonderful showpiece is designed to get press and impress your patrons at your haunted attraction, Halloween display ...

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Jan

Giant Sculpted Foam Prop Hammer

January 20, 2004

A foam prop hammer for a mythology museum This giant foam prop hammer is actually a custom fabricated foam theme prop is carved from EPS (aka styrofoam) and stands nearly 6 feet tall. This movie style prop was made for a mythology museum and is a ...

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Nov

Young Frankenstein Bust aka Fronkonsteen!

November 10, 2003

It’s pronounced, “Fronkonsteen” but however you say it, this Young Frankenstein bust is a nice tribute to the late, great Peter Boyle. This Young Frankenstein bust is a custom sculpture, finished in black and white latex . A lifelike...

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Nov

Latex Star Wars Wampa Puppet Bust

November 8, 2000

A latex Star Wars Wampa bust, a tribute to Phil Tippett’s 15″ scale Wampa puppet from The Empire Strikes Back. This Star Wars Wampa creature bust was created as a personal project by sculptor and Star Wars fan Tom Spina in the 90’...

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