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Dec

The Exorcist Movie Prop Acrylic Display Case

December 19, 2015
A custom acrylic display case and themed diorama for a The Exorcist movie prop tongue prosthetic. Just another normal day at TSD, when a tongue arrives in the mail! We were commissioned by one of our clients to create a custom themed and acrylic disp...
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15
Dec

Sphinx of Egypt Gag Gift Sculpture from photos

December 15, 2015
Want a gag gift sculpture of the Sphinx with your buddy’s face? You know who to call!   One of the things we love the most is a client with a sense of humor.  We were asked to create a monument to a client’s friend as a one of a kind ...
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11
Dec

Star Wars Cantina Article on Yahoo News Features Our Work

December 11, 2015
Yahoo Movie News ran a wonderful Star Wars Cantina article which features some of our work, and Tom was one of those interviewed for great behind the scenes info about the famous Star Wars bar. The Star Wars Cantina article’s author, Gwynne Wat...
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9
Dec

CNET- 14 Amazing Desks and Workspaces Article

December 9, 2015
CNET- 14  Amazing Desks and Workspaces Article CNET published an article of 14 Ridiculously Amazing Desks and Workspaces with 3 of our desks. They featured our Han Solo in Carbonite desk, our Marvel Avengers Desk and Apollo 11 Lunar Module  desk...
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7
Dec

Tim Burton Themed Party Custom Foam Event Props

December 7, 2015
Tim Burton themed party props for a Halloween event! Wonderfully fun Tim Burton themed party props we sculpted from foam for a huge Halloween party in the New York City area. The client asked us to draw inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas...
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2
Dec

Life Sized Nutcracker Props for PiQ in New York City

December 2, 2015
Life sized nutcracker props for a NYC window display with a Star Wars inspired twist! These holiday props were built for PiQ, a specialty retailer directly across from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Star Wars inspired life sized nutcrac...
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27
Nov

Alien Mask and Costume rentals for TBS Samantha Bee Show

November 27, 2015
Some familiar looking alien mask and costume rentals! You may have seen our aliens in this TBS promo playing in theaters along with Star Wars, the Force Awakens.  Shooting in New York City’s La Caverna, a wonderfully cave themed bar, our ali...
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19
Nov

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...
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10
Nov

Star Wars Alien Costume Rentals for Toy Commercial

November 10, 2015
Star Wars alien costume rentals for a cantina commercial for Box Busters. Our custom Star Wars alien masks and costumes were featured in this great toy commercial from Spin Master Toys features their wonderful “Box Busters” toys.  The co...
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31
Oct

Zombie Snowtrooper Costume Custom Mannequin

October 31, 2015
A fan’s Star Wars Snowtrooper costume turned into a life sized custom zombie statue! Our clients always have wonderfully fun ideas and challenges for us and this project was no different. Our client had an authentic styled Star Wars Snowtroope...
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26
Oct

Monster Squad Dracula Bat Puppet Prop

October 26, 2015
A custom faux stone display base for a screen used Monster Squad Dracula bat puppet prop! We created a themed pedestal base for this movie prop Monster Squad Dracula bat puppet underskull. Monster Squad tells the story of a group of young monster fa...
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20
Oct

Men in Black Alien Custom Mannequin

October 20, 2015
Gentle restoration and display of an original Men in Black alien tourist costume from the 2002 sequel. Our client picked up these original Men in Black alien tourist costume elements from the Prop Store’s Rick Baker: Monster Maker auction. Th...
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20
Oct

MIB Dog Poop Alien Custom Mannequin

October 20, 2015
Our custom display for an MIB Dog Poop Alien, one of the more comical aliens from Men in Black 2. Our client won the mask and hands of the MIB Dog Poop Alien from Prop Store’s Rick Baker auction. He wanted to use his newly acquired pieces in a uni...
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12
Oct

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...
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25
Sep

Aliens Egg Prop Acrylic Display Case

September 25, 2015
A custom themed base, plaque and photo backdrop made to display an Aliens egg prop from the 1986 movie. A custom acrylic display cover and themed setting for an Aliens egg prop from James Cameron’s 1986 sequel film.  This egg movie prop was used ...
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8
Sep

Star Wars Insider – Red Five Article

September 8, 2015
Star Wars Insider – Red Five Article In the September 2015 issue of Star Wars Insider magazine Tom was interviewed for the reoccurring article “Red Five”. Red Five consists of Star Wars actors, authors, special effects technician...
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5
Sep

Millennium Falcon Coffee Table Star Wars Asteroid Chase

September 5, 2015
A Millennium Falcon coffee table – never tell us the odds! A client asked if we knew of a custom themed coffee table based on Han Solo’s beloved Millennium Falcon for sale, and we decided to make something special for him.  When The Em...
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27
Aug

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...
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17
Aug

Texas Chainsaw Massacre Leatherface Mask Display

August 17, 2015
A blood splattered display fit for a Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Leatherface mask. This latest movie prop display is for a screen used Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning Leatherface mask. This client was looking for a themed base that ...
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15
Aug

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 ...
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8
Aug

ESPN’s Sports Nation Star Wars Special

August 8, 2015
ESPN’s Sports Nation Star Wars Special For Halloween, ESPN’s Sports Nation decided to celebrate with a Star Wars Special complete with the Cantina band! We are always so excited and honored when someone contacts us about using our cantina...
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26
Jul

X-Men Juggernaut Custom Costume Display

July 26, 2015
Our custom mannequin and themed display for a screen used X-Men Juggernaut movie costume from the third X-men film. We were sent the torso muscle suit worn by Vinnie Jones as Juggernaut in 2006’s X-Men 3, the Last Stand for some repairs and a cust...
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13
Jul

Fantastic Four The Thing Costume Display

July 13, 2015
Life sized display for an original Fantastic Four the Thing movie costume worn by Michael Chiklis. Our client had an original “the Thing” movie costume from the Fantastic Four series.  The costume consisted of a large foam latex torso, �...
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4
Jul

Foam Statue of Liberty Event Prop Sculpture

July 4, 2015
Big sculpting in BIG foam! A giant foam Statue of Liberty event prop as a photo-op for Governors Ball NYC! A truck load of white EPS foam (aka Styrofoam) was turned into this incredible hand carved foam Statue of Liberty event prop.  The giant bust ...
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29
Jun

Star Wars Coffee Table Wampa Cave with Lightsaber

June 29, 2015
A Star Wars Coffee Table based on the Wampa cave – the first ever table with its own lightsaber? We absolutely love creating one of a kind themed furniture. We have done sculpted coffee tables (and side tables) based on caves in the past, using...
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29
Jun

Return of the Jedi Movie Prop Sail Barge Display

June 29, 2015
A truly unique style of framing for a rare Star Wars, Return of the Jedi movie prop. With the classic, Star Wars original trilogy being a favorite series of films around our studio we are always excited to get a chance to work on anything having to ...
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1
Jun

Deep Space Nine Odo Face Display Case

June 1, 2015
A custom, wall-hanging display case for a Star Trek Deep Space Nine Odo face appliance. This Star Trek Deep Space Nine Odo face appliance prop from the season 5 episode, The Ascent came to our New York studio for a custom display.  When the piece a...
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1
Jun

Star Trek Data Props Acrylic Display Case

June 1, 2015
 A custom acrylic display case for a pair of original Star Trek Data props from the Next Generation TV series. Here’s a great pair of original Star Trek Data props … including the android’s head!  Our client is a huge Star Trek colle...
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26
May

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...
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