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Return of the Jedi Endor Forest Prop Restoration

March 15, 2017

An Endor forest prop restoration from the final battle sequence in Return of the Jedi A restoration of an original Endor forest prop from the final film in the original Star Wars trilogy. This ILM model was created for miniature scenes, when it woul...

Star Wars Chewbacca / Malla Mask Restoration

February 25, 2017

Restoration of an original Star Wars Chewbacca / Malla Mask used in A New Hope and the Holiday Special. While it may look like Chewie’s wife, Malla, this wookiee mask was originally a Star Wars Chewbacca mask (made by legendary makeup artist, ...

Restoration of Piranha Movie Prop

February 3, 2017

Restoration and custom display for an original latex Piranha movie prop puppet. This original Piranha movie prop, was brought to us in fair condition for a latex puppet of this age, but in need of a little TLC. Some of the areas had become fragile an...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo Mask Restoration

January 24, 2017

Restoration of an original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo mask from the live action television series, the Next Mutation. Over the years the foam latex on the TMNT Michelangelo mask had become fragile and had begun to crack, especially in ...

Return of the Jedi Ewok Mask Restoration

January 4, 2017

Restoration of an original Ewok mask from Return of the Jedi. Ewoks are one of the most debated species in the Star Wars universe but there is no denying the large part that they play in the final film of the original Star Wars saga, Return of the Je...

Baby Grinch Puppet Restoration and Display

December 16, 2016

A restoration and custom display of a baby Grinch puppet “mask” skin from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Since we put so much time and care into each piece we work on, we develop a connection with each of them, but with this baby Grinch ...

Gremlins 2 Prop Restoration & Display

November 14, 2016

Restoration and display of a screen used Gremlins 2 prop puppet. Before his restoration this Gremlins 2 prop puppet was exhibiting the same issues as many of the other Gremlins we have repaired. Stored on a single post that went all the way through t...

Back to the Future Jacket Restoration

November 4, 2016

Restoration of an original Back to the Future jacket from the 1989 sequel. This Back to the Future jacket which was one of Michael J Fox’s costumes, featured when Marty arrives in 2015 in Back to the Future II and fights off Griff and his gang...

Dawn of the Dead Sledgehammer Prop Restoration

October 17, 2016

Restoration of Dawn of the Dead sledgehammer used in the 1978 George Romero classic horror film. This Dawn of the Dead sledgehammer movie prop was the main weapon used by Taso Stavrakis who played the biker aptly named, Sledge. Due to the film’s ti...

Stargate SG-1 Chaka Mask Prop Restoration

September 28, 2016

Restoration of an original Stargate SG-1 Chaka mask from the season 7 episode “Enemy Mine!” This Stargate SG-1 Chaka mask was created in foam latex by the makeup team for the reoccurring character in season 7. Stargate SG-1, a popular s...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Costume Restoration

September 1, 2016

A complete restoration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie costume from the collection of Ninja Turtles’ creator Kevin Eastman. Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Ninja turtles, contacted us about conserving an original Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninj...

Nothing But Trouble Bobo Mask Restoration and Display

August 29, 2016

ll restored and displayed screen used Nothing But Trouble Bobo mask worn by Dan Aykroyd in the cult classic film. This Nothing But Trouble Bobo mask arrived in our NY studio with several areas of missing material, as well as some drying and cracking...

Star Trek Borg Queen Costume Restoration and Display

August 15, 2016

A restoration and display of a screen used Borg Queen costume worn by Alice Krige in the 1996 film Star Trek: First Contact. Many of the projects we work on here at TSD’s New York studio are eventually reduced to just a few before and after pho...

The Mask Milo the Dog Resin Maquette Restoration

August 5, 2016

SSSSSSSSSSSMOKIN’! A repair of a resin The Mask Milo the Dog maquette from the 1994 classic Jim Carrey comedy. An original production, The Mask Milo maquette was brought to us after a shipping accident. Shipping fragile resin movie models is ...

Star Wars Battle Droid Maquette Display

July 25, 2016

“Roger, Roger” A custom display for a reassembled B1 battle droid maquette from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Although the battle droid army seen in the movie were ultimately created using computer generated graphics, ILM designed...

Nightmare Before Christmas Tree Movie Prop Restoration

July 12, 2016

“What’s this? What’s this?” The original large scale Nightmare Before Christmas tree prop from Tim Burton’s animated musical film. This Nightmare Before Christmas tree was used in the film when Jack Skellington arrives in Ch...

Addams Family Values Prop Restoration and Display

June 27, 2016

He’s creepy and he’s kooky. An original Pubert Addams, Addams Family Values prop puppet. This original Addams Family Values prop is life-sized and was used in the film in place of the child actor from time to time. It arrived to our NY studio in ...

Gremlins 2 Prop Puppet Restoration and Display

June 21, 2016

The Gremlins are back! Restoration and museum style display for an original Gremlins 2 prop puppet. When this Gremlins 2 prop puppet from the 1990 horror/comedy sequel arrived in our studio he was in definite need of some serious TLC. His ears had ...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 Costume Restoration

June 13, 2016

Heroes in a half shell! Several pieces of an screen used Donatello costume from the 1993 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 – Turtles in Time. When Donatello’s costume head, arms, feet and shell from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 arrived i...

Gremlins Daffy Puppet Restoration & Museum Style Display

May 29, 2016

Don’t get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight. Restoration and custom display of a Gremlins Daffy puppet. We were tasked with repairing this movie Gremlins Daffy puppet and creating a custom display for the ...

Ghostbusters Terror Dog Statue Movie Prop Restoration

May 20, 2016

The original Vinz Clortho, Keymaster of Gozer, Ghostbusters Terror Dog Statue movie prop from 1984 comedy. This original, screen used Ghostbusters Terror Dog Statue is a giant foam prop that was used in the classic film. The very large prop was made...

Friday the 13th Mrs. Voorhees Head Prop Restoration

May 13, 2016

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to camp… A restoration and a custom display for a screen used Mrs. Voorhees head prop from Friday the 13th Part 2. This is the original, Friday the 13th part 2 Mrs. Voorhees head prop. On arrival,...

1986 Aliens Queen Arm Prop Conservation

May 11, 2016

Conservation and custom display stand for an original, screen used 1986 Aliens Queen arm prop. This 1986 Aliens Queen arm prop was seen in the iconic Ripley versus the Alien Queen fight scene at the climax of James Cameron’s 1986 classic sci-fi a...

Killer Klowns Movie Prop Mask Conservation

February 27, 2016

Conserving and restoring an original Killer Klowns movie prop mask by the Chiodo Brothers. This screen used foam latex animatronic mask was used in the cult classic (and genre defying) movie, Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Originally created by ou...

Gremlins 2 Movie Prop Restoration and Hatching Display

November 19, 2015

This screen used Gremlins 2 movie prop is an oversized proto-gremlin used for close ups of Gremlins hatching. The Gremlins 2 movie prop puppet was made to look like it was growing in a bubble on the back of another gremlin after the creature had gott...

Labyrinth Door Knockers Original Foam Latex Prop Restoration

October 12, 2015

Our restoration of one of the original Labyrinth door knockers puppets from the classic 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas of Star Wars fame. After restoring a Sir Didymus puppet from the movie, we were excited to c...

Lord of the Rings Lurtz Orc Foam Latex Mask Restoration

August 27, 2015

Restoring an original Lord of the Rings Lurtz orc movie mask! It’s rare to see original pieces from Peter Jackson’s amazing movies, and this super-rare Lord of the Rings Lurtz orc foam latex mask is a great example of the artistry that we...

Star Wars Muftak Original Movie Costume Conservation

August 15, 2015

The original Star Wars Muftak costume, saved and Hollywood history restored! Restoring one of our favorite alien costumes from Star Wars, Muftak the Talz! Our dear friends Bob and Kathy Burns have owned this particular costume since it was gifted ...

Rick Baker Auction Conservation & Display for Prop Store

May 26, 2015

The Prop Store Rick Baker Auction: Conservation and Display Work “Rick Baker is my hero. It’s as simple as that. That goes for most of our crew here as well. To be given the opportunity to help preserve and prepare a large number of items...

Slimer from Ghostbusters Life size Statue

May 17, 2015

Life size Slimer from Ghostbusters returns from the grave to fly once again at his original creator’s new studio! Years ago, Steve Johnson’s XFX studio, the original creators of Slimer from Ghostbusters created a life sized prop style s...

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