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Imahomer

10-20-2003, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by gobler
Not that any of us has one (that I know of) but the "Heart of the ocean" from titantic. Its a rare object that people died over.

Cheers,
Jeff

Good call Jeff... I don't know if anyone has done it, but that is a good one. I'm going to sit down and watch an old movie or two and see what I can think of.

10-20-2003, 03:24 PM

Heart of the ocean is a little early for the golden era......but it is a good prop and I like the direction your thinking is going.

BTW: I have updated the Rare Treasures & Prized Possessions page.

Michaelson

10-20-2003, 04:26 PM

Since you're including the idol, why not the golden sun mask from 'Secret of the Incas'? It's based (and shot) in the late 40's , early 50's with the fall of the Iron Curtain, and just barely sneaks under the dateline, I think. Regards. Michaelson

Imahomer

10-20-2003, 04:55 PM

Ahh... Charleston Heston in Secret of the Incas. I liked that movie. I've said it before, I'd like to know what the "rules" are for entry in this category.

10-20-2003, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Michaelson
Since you're including the idol, why not the golden sun mask from 'Secret of the Incas'? It's based (and shot) in the late 40's , early 50's with the fall of the Iron Curtain, and just barely sneaks under the dateline, I think. Regards. Michaelson

I think that is a great idea. It should be included.

As for the rules......it can be real or fiction and needs to be either from the golden era, or a film set in the golden era.....with a little wiggle room for pieces like these.

Imahomer

10-20-2003, 06:03 PM

Thank God for wiggle room!

:cool2:

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 09:50 AM

So how about that bat? Ole wonder boy. The Natural is probably one of the classic baseball movies and set in about the right time frame...

PrettyBigGuy

10-27-2003, 10:06 AM

I think Wonder Boy should be included certainly! You could even include The Savoy Special from the same movie.
This may be a stretch, but how about Sam's piano from Casablanca? Maybe blueprints for the Tucker Torpedo or the baby buggy from The Untouchables? ;)

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by PrettyBigGuy
I think Wonder Boy should be included certainly! You could even include The Savoy Special from the same movie.
This may be a stretch, but how about Sam's piano from Casablanca? Maybe blueprints for the Tucker Torpedo or the baby buggy from The Untouchables? ;)

For me the Savoy special did hit the big home run at the end, but Wonder Boy was THE bat. Here is one for the Untouchables.... How about that book of matches that Frank Nitty had with the address written on the inside?

PrettyBigGuy

10-27-2003, 10:23 AM

Hey how about Charles Kane's sled Rosebud ?

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by PrettyBigGuy
Hey how about Charles Kane's sled Rosebud ?

That's ok. One of the factors I always consider is the size of the item. Probably because I don't live in a mansion with all sorts of extra space. Another factor is would someone recognize the item? Like the sled, would someone who has seen that movie put two and two together? With Wonder Boy, if you've seen the movie, you know the bat.

Does that make sense???

PrettyBigGuy

10-27-2003, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Imahomer
For me the Savoy special did hit the big home run at the end, but Wonder Boy was THE bat. Here is one for the Untouchables.... How about that book of matches that Frank Nitty had with the address written on the inside?

I see your point about the Savoy Special. The book of matches is a good one! How about Malone's St. Jude medal/call-box key or his blackjack?

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by PrettyBigGuy
I see your point about the Savoy Special. The book of matches is a good one! How about Malone's St. Jude medal/call-box key or his blackjack?

Good stuff to be sure.

10-27-2003, 01:23 PM

I guess I need to rent The Natural .

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 01:39 PM

Originally posted by MK
I guess I need to rent The Natural .

YIKES!!!! You haven't seen it?

One of Robert Redfords greatest roles and as I said, one of the great all time baseball movies. I'd be curious to hear your comments after you watch it.:eek:

Michaelson

10-27-2003, 01:42 PM

Agreed. I almost dropped my coffee cup when I read MK hasn't seen the Natural, and for ME to do that is SAYING something!;) Go rent it , MK! It's GREAT entertainment, and good story to boot! Regards. Michaelson

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by Michaelson
Agreed. I almost dropped my coffee cup when I read MK hasn't seen the Natural, and for ME to do that is SAYING something!;) Go rent it , MK! It's GREAT entertainment, and good story to boot! Regards. Michaelson

Here here Michaelson. A classic movie and MK is definately in tune to those types of movies. It's a perfect match!:cool2:

10-27-2003, 02:21 PM

I didn't bother because it is a baseball movie....but then again Field of Dreams is a baseball movie too.

I will rent it tommorow.

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by MK
I didn't bother because it is a baseball movie....but then again Field of Dreams is a baseball movie too.

I will rent it tommorow.

Ouch. You don't like baseball movies? Personally I liked this every bit as much as Field of Dreams. You'll love Redfords hat and leather jacket... Just a good period peace.:cool2:

Michaelson

10-27-2003, 02:27 PM

Be sure to pop some popcorn. Wilfred Brimley as the grumpy team manager, LOTS of big stars in this one, and they play their parts perfectly. GREAT movie. Glad to hear you've never seen it, actually. It's one you're going to enjoy, as it actually captures the feeling of the old 30's and 40's movies in writing and delivery, and yet is set IN the 1930's, so you get double the pleasure. Can you tell I really like this movie?? (grins) Regards. Michaelson

Imahomer

10-27-2003, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Michaelson
Be sure to pop some popcorn. Wilfred Brimley as the grumpy team manager, LOTS of big stars in this one, and they play their parts perfectly. GREAT movie. Glad to hear you've never seen it, actually. It's one you're going to enjoy, as it actually captures the feeling of the old 30's and 40's movies in writing and delivery, and yet is set IN the 1930's, so you get double the pleasure. Can you tell I really like this movie?? (grins) Regards. Michaelson

Yep, yep.... I love baseball movies and have seen probably every one out there. This really is a keeper. As a side note, Robert Redford really looks good swinging the bat. He was a pretty good ball player in his younger days, or so I'm told.

Indy Magnoli

10-29-2003, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by MK
I didn't bother because it is a baseball movie....

It doesn't get much more Golden Era than baseball, MK. Shocking.

And if you need any help with prop pics and info... drop me a line.

Kind regards,
Indy

Imahomer

10-29-2003, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by Indy Magnoli
It doesn't get much more Golden Era than baseball, MK. Shocking.

Kind regards,
Indy

Here here!!! I'm still waiting for MK to post his review of the movie!

Imahomer

11-01-2003, 11:07 AM

Well boys, it seems MK enjoyed the movie as we all thought he would. He did post a nice review in The Observation Bar. Check it out. It's well written and from my point of view meaningful as it comes from someone who doesn't care too much for the game of baseball.

Marc

11-02-2003, 07:51 AM

How about a 2nd run of the MK idol...:rolleyes:

Regards,

Marc

Imahomer

11-02-2003, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by Marc
How about a 2nd run of the MK idol...:rolleyes:

Regards,

Marc

Doesn't appear that it is going to happen right now. MK was mulling it over and it's been a few weeks now without an answer. I'm taking that to mean probably not. There is someone on the replica props forum that is making some, not as nice as MKs, but if you need one.....

Marc

11-02-2003, 12:45 PM

Ok, I know you asked about non Indy props, BUT:

how about a real good (and I know it'd turn out real good) Nurhache? I don't know how to spell that, but you know what I mean... that little guy from ToD...

What do you think MK? There's been plenty of them on ebay, but... well, you've seen their idols.

Regards,

Marc

11-02-2003, 12:49 PM

Don't assuming my long-time-coming answer will be a "no" answer. Also don't take this post as a yes answer. I am very busy with more important things at the moment, but I will make a decision soon.

I am going camping in Death Valley next weekend with a several of the LA tribe. I will be a good time to discuss it with them.

As for these other idols....it is hard to tell for these low rez oics but the plating appears to be very nice. It is too bad that all that work and expense was done on idols with mouths with turn downed corners.

Imahomer

11-02-2003, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by MK
Don't assuming my long-time-coming answer will be a "no" answer. Also don't take this post as a yes answer. I am very busy with more important things at the moment, but I will make a decision soon.

I am going camping in Death Valley next weekend with a several of the LA tribe. I will be a good time to discuss it with them.

Well, that's heartening. I'll keep my fingers crossed then. I sure wish more of you guys lived up in the north end of the state.

11-02-2003, 04:53 PM

Where is Danville? Do you have to be named Dan to live there?

Imahomer

11-02-2003, 05:12 PM

Originally posted by MK
Where is Danville? Do you have to be named Dan to live there?

LOL... I hope not, or I'm living here on borrowed time! It's a small town to the east of San Francisco where I was born and raised.

It's near: Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon & Alamo.

Mike

patterson

11-04-2003, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Imahomer
LOL... I hope not, or I'm living here on borrowed time! It's a small town to the east of San Francisco where I was born and raised.

It's near: Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon & Aalamo.

Mike

I have many fond memories of Danville. My grandparents lived up at the top of Mt. Aire and I spent quite a bit of time there as a young boy. We'd watch the fireworks over Mt Diablo every 4th of July. We lived in Pleasant Hill. Man, it has changed a lot in 30 years!

Imahomer

11-04-2003, 12:32 PM

Originally posted by patterson
I have many fond memories of Danville. My grandparents lived up at the top of Mt. Aire and I spent quite a bit of time there as a young boy. We'd watch the fireworks over Mt Diablo every 4th of July. We lived in Pleasant Hill. Man, it has changed a lot in 30 years!

I'm sure it has. I've lived in Danville for 20 years, having grown up in San Francisco. For a city with all sorts of growth limitations and such, it really has changed over the years. But then again, Pleasant Hill isn't what it used to be either!!!

Rabittooth

11-05-2003, 06:32 AM

Originally posted by MK
Don't assuming my long-time-coming answer will be a "no" answer. Also don't take this post as a yes answer. I am very busy with more important things at the moment, but I will make a decision soon.

I am going camping in Death Valley next weekend with a several of the LA tribe. I will be a good time to discuss it with them.

As for these other idols....it is hard to tell for these low rez oics but the plating appears to be very nice. It is too bad that all that work and expense was done on idols with mouths with turn downed corners.

:D

Howdy folks!

-Rabittooth

Indy Magnoli

11-05-2003, 12:20 PM

Welcome, Rab! I was wondering what took you so long to get here...

I thought of some great golden era props to add... the Rocketeer's helmet and rocketpack! Those props have got "Golden Era" written all over them. I'm not sure who, if anyone, makes replicas of these, but it would certainly make a great addition.

Kind regards,
Indy

Michaelson

11-05-2003, 12:24 PM

There were some links over in a discussion at COW in the jackets section regarding these very items, if you go do some digging. We didn't delete them, as they were Wested related, and they linked several companies that made items like the helmet and the like. Regards. Michaelson

Imahomer

11-05-2003, 12:50 PM

Originally posted by Indy Magnoli
Welcome, Rab! I was wondering what took you so long to get here...

I thought of some great golden era props to add... the Rocketeer's helmet and rocketpack! Those props have got "Golden Era" written all over them. I'm not sure who, if anyone, makes replicas of these, but it would certainly make a great addition.

Kind regards,
Indy

I think the Rocketeer helmet would be an excellent addition! There are a few different guys who make them, but in any case it would be a great Golden Era prop.

PrettyBigGuy

11-05-2003, 01:06 PM

How about The Shadow's twin, nickel-plated .45s
PBG

Imahomer

11-05-2003, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by PrettyBigGuy
How about The Shadow's twin, nickel-plated .45s
PBG

Personally I'd pass on the guns as props. However, the shadows ring would be a cool prop.

Dr. J

11-05-2003, 02:54 PM

BD Jones

11-05-2003, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by Dr. J
We can't have a prop section without the Red Ryder Action Lever B.B. Gun with a Compass in the Stock and a "thing" that tells time and the Little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring from A Christmas Story! Don't...forget... to...drink...your... Ovaltine!" :D

You'll shoot your eye out, kid!

Dr. J

11-05-2003, 04:07 PM

You'll shoot your eye out, kid!

I was waiting for that! ;)

Regards,

Dr. J

ITG

11-08-2003, 07:14 PM

Imahomer, I had thought you were up in New York for some reason. Didn't realize you have been in CA.

Imahomer

11-08-2003, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by ITG
Imahomer, I had thought you were up in New York for some reason. Didn't realize you have been in CA.

Nope... I've always been in Northern California!!!!

kpreed

09-06-2007, 01:10 PM

Looks great!:)

RetroToday

09-09-2007, 06:23 PM

We can't have a prop section without the Red Ryder Action Lever B.B. Gun with a Compass in the Stock and a "thing" that tells time and the Little Orphan Annie Decoder Ring from A Christmas Story! Don't...forget... to...drink...your... Ovaltine!" :D

Add the "Major Reward" to that list - The infamous leg lamp! And the shipping crate marked FRA-GEE-LAY (Fragile)

I own the same type of radio and the bowling trophy so far. Just love that movie!
Still need to order the leg lamp, decoder ring and bb gun - When I can afford to splurge a little more!

Will have to put on my thinking cap to think of more great props from the golden era.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1006/935702274_de30aa1e02.jpg
This is the radio I have, still needs a little TLC.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/934856175_2fcb7838e9.jpg
And the one from the movie.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/934857033_29754fd889.jpg
Poor Mrs. Parker! You just had to use up all the glue!

Miss 1929

09-23-2007, 10:18 PM

I haver a friend who makes them, custom. They are swell! He's a collector (a Fedoran without knowing it) and very handy, and everything he uses is vintage - leg, stocking, shade, socket, cord etc. Let me know if anyone wants contact info. What a GREAT Xmas present it would be!

Add the "Major Reward" to that list - The infamous leg lamp! And the shipping crate marked FRA-GEE-LAY (Fragile)

I own the same type of radio and the bowling trophy so far. Just love that movie!
Still need to order the leg lamp, decoder ring and bb gun - When I can afford to splurge a little more!

Will have to put on my thinking cap to think of more great props from the golden era.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1006/935702274_de30aa1e02.jpg
This is the radio I have, still needs a little TLC.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/934856175_2fcb7838e9.jpg
And the one from the movie.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/934857033_29754fd889.jpg
Poor Mrs. Parker! You just had to use up all the glue!

RetroToday

09-25-2007, 03:43 PM

Forgotten Man

09-25-2007, 04:13 PM

Say RetroToday, you have that radio? I have been looking for that set for a long time! Later, I found out that was a Westinghouse set only distributed to the Canadian market... if you find another one, let me know ;)

And for the bowling trophy, I see a seam on it... I have seen one of those items at a flea market... it's a little bar set! You open the top and inside are 5-6 shot glasses and a shaker I believe if I remember correctly. I think yours is one of those novelty bar sets... I could be wrong.[huh]

My self, I'd ad to the list:

1. W.C. Field's top hat

2. William Powell's fedora from the first "Thin Man" movie.

3. Benny Goodman’s Clarinet from his 1938 Carnegie Hall performance.

4. Judy Garland's ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz".

5. The "intercostal clavicle" of the Brontosaurus skeleton from "Bringing Up Baby" 1938.

FM~

LizzieMaine

09-25-2007, 04:40 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1022/934856175_2fcb7838e9.jpg
And the one from the movie.

What I want to know is what a working-class small-town Indiana family is doing reading "Fortune" magazine, which at the time carried a $35 a year subscription fee. Somehow I see the Parkers as being more a $2 a year Saturday Evening Post sort of family.

Forgotten Man

09-25-2007, 04:43 PM

lol lol lol

I didn't even see that!

Gotta love Hollywood.;)

Say, that magazine should be on the list too!

FM~

RetroToday

09-25-2007, 06:42 PM

1 - Say RetroToday, you have that radio?
2 - And for the bowling trophy, ... it's a little bar set!
FM~

1 - Yep, I bought it for $30 at the beginning of this year. It's not in the greatest shape, but that's a project also at the top of the high priority list.
And, yes, as far as I have heard it is a "Canada only" produced radio.

It's a 1940 Canadian Westinghouse model 780. The knobs and the red "eye" tuning tube are incorrect on the one in the movie, but maybe it would be a cool thing to make mine like that.

2 - Yes, that trophy also doubles as a bar set, very cool. They loved to hide booze back in the day. Somebody told me these were meant to dispense liquer.

And Lizzie - It seems Mr. Parker would have big (layman) ambitions even though he was just a working class guy that had already settled down. I could see him dishing out extra cash for that magazine. He seems like he had his thumb on the news of the world too. :) And quiz puzzles...

Decodence

09-10-2008, 10:14 PM

Oh boy, A ZEPPELIN!!!

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/Picture5.jpg

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9636%20(Custom)%20(Large).JPG

In reaching for her copy of Look magazine, my mother would find herself duped into reading a Red Ryder Sales Pitch.
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9637%20(Custom)%20(Large).JPG

Old man got a new blue bowling ball for Christmas. Maybe he can win another trophy to go along with the one on the Westinghouse Radio. (Dingus Sam Spade was chasing all over San Francisco pictured next to it)
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/trophy.jpg
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9639%20(Custom)%20(Large).JPG

RetroToday

09-10-2008, 10:43 PM

Oh boy, A ZEPPELIN!!!

Sweeet!

You've got an amazing collection of Christmas Story movie stuff!
Keep up the good work :eusa_clap

Decodence

09-10-2008, 11:31 PM

Sweeet!

You've got an amazing collection of Christmas Story movie stuff!
Keep up the good work :eusa_clap
I'm going to the 25th anniversary convention at the Christmas House this year, so I'm sure I'll come home with a decoder ring, and maybe some other ACS stuff. Might be enticed to buy a leg lamp after seeing it in person too, who knows. The crowning jewel would be the correct westinghouse like you have. My search has not turned up a single unit to date.

RetroToday

09-11-2008, 10:41 AM

I'm going to the 25th anniversary convention at the Christmas House this year, so I'm sure I'll come home with a decoder ring, and maybe some other ACS stuff. Might be enticed to buy a leg lamp after seeing it in person too, who knows. The crowning jewel would be the correct westinghouse like you have. My search has not turned up a single unit to date.

I'm hoping to go to that convention as well, finally see the museum and also get some of that cool stuff to go with my Christmas Story radio. I'll probably see you there, well, if all goes as planned.

I want to get the full-sized one so I called and asked them about the lamps. Apparently, they don't have all the leg lamp stock actually at the museum - no room. When you order, they haul them out of storage somewhere off-site.
Will have to make sure I can easily pick it up when I get there, may be good to do a pre-order.

Lefty

09-11-2008, 10:46 AM

It's strange how the things that are nearest you are often the things that you've never seen. I'm in Cleveland at least once every two weeks and have never gone to the house - despite the fact that I've seen the movie hundreds of times. I think that, despite that nasty Indiana fallacy, the Cleveland connection has made and kept it incredibly popular in Northern Ohio.

Decodence

09-11-2008, 11:17 AM

ACS is a monthly watch in our house. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Weren't they supposed to release a movie-spec red ryder bb gun too?

Decodence

09-11-2008, 11:23 AM

I want to get the full-sized one so I called and asked them about the lamps. Apparently, they don't have all the leg lamp stock actually at the museum - no room. When you order, they haul them out of storage somewhere off-site.
Will have to make sure I can easily pick it up when I get there, may be good to do a pre-order.

They recently relocated their warehouse from CA to Ohio, so I'm sure you could swing by and pick one up while there. The 50" is the one which matches the movie prop closest per the ACS guy.

RetroToday

09-11-2008, 12:20 PM

ACS is a monthly watch in our house. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. Weren't they supposed to release a movie-spec red ryder bb gun too?

I probably watch it at least once every month too... aren't we a weird bunch? lol. Yet, it really seems a lot more appropriate around the holiday season. I watch it waaay too many times leading up to the 25th of December and then abandon it until around May!

I believe a commemmorative red ryder gun was brought out, a few years ago now, by the Daisy Air Rifle company.
Thanks for the warehouse info. too.

Decodence

09-11-2008, 12:45 PM

I believe a commemmorative red ryder gun was brought out, a few years ago now, by the Daisy Air Rifle company..
They made "A Christmas Dream" version limited to 1000 copies, which was the replica of the one they used in the movie (specially made just for the movie as it didn't exist as described). They were supposed to re-release it again, but I never heard anything after that.

From the convention last year:
Daisy Outdoor Products is offering a special incentive for children 10 and older who enter the convention’s character look-alike contest dressed as Ralphie Parker. The makers of the Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun, based in Rogers, Arkansas will choose one winner from the top five “Ralphies” to appear on the packaging of a special edition BB gun, with “a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time” (a sundial) in honor of the “A Christmas Dream” Red Ryder BB gun which was produced in 1983 and used in the movie. Along with the prestige of posing as Ralphie, the winner will receive $100, their very own Red Ryder Range Model Air Rifle and a Leg Lamp. Daisy officials anticipate choosing the winner by early January and conducting the photo shoot in Cleveland in February or March.

Decodence

09-25-2008, 04:39 PM

It's indescribably beautiful! It reminds me of the Fourth of July!

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9846%20(Large).JPG

Mike in Seattle

09-25-2008, 05:19 PM

It's indescribably beautiful! It reminds me of the Fourth of July!

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9846%20(Large).JPG

Actually, I saw the leg lamps just yesterday at Rite-Aid. Surprised the heck out of me.

Decodence

09-25-2008, 05:22 PM

Actually, I saw the leg lamps just yesterday at Rite-Aid. Surprised the heck out of me.

High quality: http://www.redriderleglamps.com/
Low quality: http://www.theleglamp.com/

RetroToday

10-04-2008, 12:49 PM

"Look" at what I just got in the mail. Going to put this with my Westinghouse radio.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/2912174735_e9aca7be8e.jpg

I didn't know until reading it that Look was a tabloid magazine, there's lots of gossip on Hollywood and world events in these pages. Actually, there seems to be a lot in this issue of the magazine that is reflected in the Christmas Story movie, such as:

Japan's aerial bombing of China, (shows the horrors on the ground) - Ralphie's Mom talks about starving people in China when she tries to get Randy to eat his food.

Should children be told there is a Santa Claus?, (shows kids on Santa's lap) - Reminds me a lot of the famous scene at Higbee's.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/2913089448_1758880b72_b.jpg

Decodence

10-04-2008, 02:12 PM

Look what I got today in the mail. A 1983 Christms Dream Daisy.

"An official Red Ryder carbine action 200 shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time"

They reproduced this in 2003, but they were labeled "A Christmas Dream", and numbered. The original 1983 ones made after the movie came out were not as such.

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9866%20(Large).JPG
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_9870%20(Large).JPG

Decodence

10-04-2008, 02:14 PM

Jeremy, that issue looks in SUPERB condition. I'm still lusting after that Westinghouse of your's to complete my collection.

RetroToday

10-04-2008, 02:33 PM

Look what I got today in the mail. A 1983 Christms Dream Daisy.

"An official Red Ryder 200 shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time"
They reproduced this in 2003, but they were labeled "A Christmas Dream", and numbered. The original 1983 ones made after the movie came out were not as such.

Beautiful Gun! That's definately one of the next props on my list of things to get. And, of course, I can't resist - - be careful with that thing, you could shoot your eye out! lol

Yes, the Look magazine I got is in great shape. Hope I'm in that close to original condition when I'm 71!

Don't worry, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for you on that Westinghouse radio. The shipping's going to be murder from here if I do find one for you.
It took me over two years to find mine so it may take that long or more... if ever.

RetroToday

10-13-2008, 11:12 PM

Funny how many things I missed even though I've seen this movie more times than I can count.

It turns out that I already have another radio besides the Westinghouse I have which is featured in "A Christmas Story", but I didn't realize it till yesterday. It's not prominently featured, appears for just a few seconds during the opening scenes at Higbee's department store.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/2940905272_6f22798525_b.jpg
Higbee's Department Store - Radio Sales Display Window

The very first big floor model radio you see between Santa and the man with the fedora is another radio I already have in my collection, a 1930/31 Victor Radio-Electrola model RE-57.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1310/935696930_55151168e2.jpg
My Victor RE-57

The reason I watched the movie again is that I bought this vintage postcard image folio of Cleveland, Ohio at a garage sale on the weekend which features the public square where they filmed the scenes of Higbee's department store. Or I'm just going clinically insane. Be careful where you let obsessiveness take you. LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3284/2940154913_4b1218d2f4.jpg
1940s Cleveland Image Folio cover, shows Cleveland's Public Square.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2941039920_4d2c28c30a.jpg
Frame from the opening scenes of "A Christmas Story" filmed in Cleveland's public square.

Hopefully, more people will post props from other movies, I know we hijacked this thread with this movie. Sorry MK.

Decodence

10-14-2008, 08:38 PM

That is awesome. Really dig the postcard. That radio isn't particularly my style, but damn two radios (rare as hen's teeth), from the movie. Wow.

I'm after the wall phone, the Parker's radio, another magazine shown in the movie, and maybe some odds and ends from Ralphie's toy shelf in the boy's bedroom. Of course, coming back from the convention with a decoder pin, life bouy soap, and maybe one of the new Red Ryder numbered Christmas Dream rifles if they are debuting them there (this model is supposed to have the copper plated barrel bands shown in the movie). There are some other obscure items here and there in the movie which are small enough to collect too. My wife would be infinetly happy if we reproduced the Parker's real linoleum floor from the movie. She oohs and aahs over it all the time.

RetroToday

10-16-2008, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the comment decodence,

I'm after a lot of those things from the movie you mentioned as well (except the radio). Man, that other magazine is tricky to find.

I also hope to go to the convention too and pick up a few things, just have to work on my budget so that I'm not completely broke when I come back from the trip.

One thing I still mentally 'kick myself' about to this day - I saw the exact same deco kitchen table and chairs that the Parkers have at a garage sale last year, but I passed on them. :eusa_doh:
I don't know what state my mind was at the time, except believing I had no more room to store things, which is still true, but I'd hang it from the ceiling to make room if given the chance to buy them again. lol

Decodence

10-16-2008, 06:55 PM

I've considered making those chairs myself. Just found another ACS prop or two which I shall procure.

Decodence

10-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Mrs. Shields finally gave back what she confiscated.

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_0041%20(Large).JPG

http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/Ace_of_Test_Pilots.jpg

Decodence

11-05-2008, 06:22 PM

The Fortune on the Parker's coffee table (can be seen in the screen capture a few posts up).
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSC_0410%20(Large).JPG

One of the two 25th Anniversary Christmas Dream Daisy's I bought (picture sucks, I didn't feel like screwing around with the P&S, and the wife was using the DSLR). One will hang next to my 1983 Christmas Dream, the other will remain in the box long-term.
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSCN0472%20(Large).JPG
http://www.wazny.com/images2/xmas_story/DSCN0473%20(Large).JPG

Imahomer

11-05-2008, 09:07 PM

I like the BB gun and it's a pretty reasonable price too!

11-06-2008, 09:45 AM

I like the BB gun and it's a pretty reasonable price too!

Wow! Look what the cat dragged in. Nice to see you here, Imahomer. It is a blast from the past seeing a post by you.

Imahomer

11-06-2008, 10:29 AM

Wow! Look what the cat dragged in. Nice to see you here, Imahomer. It is a blast from the past seeing a post by you.

Thanks.... It's nice to be remembered!

RetroToday

11-06-2008, 01:17 PM

Mrs. Shields finally gave back what she confiscated.[/img]

Some more amazing finds Decodence!... I'm kinda' jealous. :eusa_clap I've been looking for those other books for a while now with no luck.

Couldn't tell you how many times I've had my Christmas Story DVD on pause to see details of the items they used as props.

Decodence

11-06-2008, 08:35 PM

Some more amazing finds Decodence!... I'm kinda' jealous. :eusa_clap I've been looking for those other books for a while now with no luck.

Couldn't tell you how many times I've had my Christmas Story DVD on pause to see details of the items they used as props.
I'd gladly trade some of it for your Westinghouse ;)

I'm waiting for Mrs. Shields to return my other book in her desk drawer. The USPS takes a while to deliver from the Warren G Harding school in Hohman, Indiana.