EFX, is a company that creates and sells licensed, high quality, screen accurate limited edition prop replicas and collectibles from films, television, video games and other entertainment media. They have  just released a sneak peak photograph and information of their Spring line. From what I could tell in the photograph the three helmets look pretty amazing. Stay tuned ... more.

    In a departure from Movie Prop Collectors regular subject matter, I thought it would be of interest to readers to share a New Times Article published yesterday, January 25th, 2012 concerning the safety at Apple's factories in China. While the iPad and iPhone are used by many in the entertainment field as well as a popular part of pop culture, Apple's internal operations are ... more.

  Car auctioneer, Barrett~Jackson, sold the screen used General Lee #1 from the television show, "The Dukes of Hazzard" for $110,000 ($121,000 with BP) in Scottsdale, Arizona this past weekend. It is interesting to note that a replica General Lee owned by actor, John Schneider,  was sold by Barrett~Jackson in 2008 for $450,000, which supports the old adage, right time, right place in t... more.

  Writer, Jasmine Elist, published a very interesting article for the LA Times recently about Pasadena eye-wear owner, Russ Campbell. Mr. Campbell, owns Old Focals, a vintage eye-wear store located in Pasadena, California.  The company has supplied glasses for movies, t.v and commercials for over 20 years and has a vast connection with many of Hollywood's well known films and televisi... more.

    Auction house, Profiles in History, has announced on their Twitter account that a Nautilus style model from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, will be part of their Spring 2012 Hollywood memorabilia auction. Stay tuned to Movie Prop Collectors for any additional information on the specifics of the model is being auctioned as well as additional upcoming auction updates.   ... more.

  2012 marks an important  anniversary for fans of the James Bond film franchise. It is the 50th anniversary of series. 2012 also marks the 40th anniversary of the National Motor Museum and the 60th anniversary of Beaulieu opening its doors to the public. To celebrate these important milestones Beaulieu's National Motor Museum is presenting, "Bond in Motion", the largest collection of ... more.

    A prop Watsonian Squire sidecar made in Blockley, Gloucestershire,UK is on display at the  Court Barn Museum in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, UK. The vehicle is on display from Tuesday, January 10th, until Sunday, March 11th. Museum hours are April - September: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 5.00 October - March: Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 Closed: Mondays (except Bank ... more.

  Actor and comedian, Will Farrell and many other notable people are taking part in Mozilla Firefox's Challenge benefiting various charities. Mozilla will donate $25,000 to the cause that raises the most money until Jan 11, 2012. Each team is giving away great prizes too. You could win a "Milk" poster signed by actor, Sean Penn, an iChat with actor, Seth Rogen, a visit with actor, Jason... more.

    Oregon State Senator, Betsy Johnson, will be launching a series of events featuring over 300 hats which will be auctioned to benefit the "Tillamook Breast Health Coalition" a program of the non profit, "The Rinehart Clinic" which is located in in the north Tillamook County coastal town of Wheeler, Oregon. The Rinehart Clinic was created in 1996 by Dr. Harry H. Reinhart, who... more.

    The 1969 Dodge Charger used in the first episode of the CBS television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard", is being auctioned by Barret Jackson as part of their  January 15th~22nd 2011, car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to the auction description this General Lee was seen in the Dukes episode entitled, "One Arm Bandits" which aired January 26th, 1979. The car, dubbe... more.