October 13th, 2009 — Memorabilia, Movie Memorabilia
There are many actors, actresses, movie scenes and other film moments that are memorable and popular years after they initially came into the limelight. As a result, many people collect film memorabilia as a way to relive their favorite movie moments, or to commemorate their favorite movie heroes. Although the collection of film memorabilia is not the most popular type of hobby out there, it brings great joy to many people and may bring great enjoyment to you as well.
There are many actors and actresses out there that have developed a significant following over the years. Look at Audrey Hepburn for example. She has a lot of film memorabilia that is well sought after, because people are always looking for things that they can keep and treasure that commemorate her film work and other things that we did with her life. Her image has become a pop culture icon, in fact. Many people continue to try to emulate her style and class even to this day. It should only make sense, then, why so many people are keen on Audrey Hepburn film memorabilia.
It is not enough to simply collect whatever film memorabilia you can get your hands on. What you should be doing is specifically collecting film memorabilia that relates to actors, actresses, movies, special moments in movies or other things that you are passionate about or otherwise care about. If you are collecting film memorabilia purely for resale value, then it may not matter what you buy and collect, but if you care about your collection, you need to only purchase the film memorabilia items that can mean something for you.
We used Audrey Hepburn as an example for film memorabilia, but if you are not passionate about her, or her style, or her movies, then obviously you would not have any special benefit from collecting her film memorabilia. On the other hand, if you are passionate about who she is and what she is all about, then you would benefit from having a collection of Audrey Hepburn film memorabilia. It really is this simple.
If you are looking for a new type of collection and you are passionate about a specific actor or actress, or if you have a favorite movie that you cannot get enough of, then film memorabilia might be a fun collection. For example, some people obsess about popular cult classic movies like Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, and as a result, they collect film memorabilia that relates to these movies. This is a great way to bring a part of the film home with you, and it is also a great way to invest in something that is only going to rise in value over time. Just make sure that you research the value of each piece of film memorabilia to make sure that you do not spend a lot of money on something that is not worthwhile.
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Originally posted 2009-06-14 05:20:19. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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September 19th, 2009 — Lobby Cards, Movie Memorabilia
Most devoted film buffs and film memorabilia collectors have at least a small collection of lobby cards. These cards are released when a movie is released and serve as promotion must like film posters do. Most major releases also have a set of lobby cards released with it. In the UK, lobby cards are commonly called “Front of House” cards.
Lobby cards and film posters are designed to advertise and promote a newly released film. It’s not unusual for films to have several different film posters used in the advertising campaign, and these become valuable to collectors who love that particular film or collect cinema items in general. The posters are the ones you see inside and outside the theaters to advertise that the movie is coming soon or even playing currently inside. These images are used in the pressbooks, websites advertising the film, the DVD package, flyers and ads in newspapers, magazines and even books.
The difference between an official film poster and a poster put out by a third party is easy to spot. The film posters typically don’t just bear the main images and name of the film, but text at the bottom with some information like top-billed cast, the director, and sometimes the release date of the film. Lobby cards are considered tiny film posters. They’re usually released in sets of 8, with each card bearing a different scene from the movie. On occasion, the sets of lobby cards held 12 cards, or 6, but the typical number is 8. And releases from production companies who are having a difficult financial time sometimes came with no lobby card set at all. The 1986 film Manhunter by Michael Mann had no set of lobby cards produced in the United States, a great irony considering the film’s legacy. It was the forerunner of Silence of the Lambs, which won Oscars for both Anthony Hopkins and Jodi Foster and created one of the most memorable villains in cinematic history, Hannibal the Cannibal.
The value of lobby cards depends a great deal on the age of the cards and the film depicted, as well as their condition. While some older lobby cards carry a high price, so do some newer lobby cards that might have not been created in huge numbers. Often, lobby cards aren’t produced in great numbers and then the film will exceed the studio’s expectations, making it much more popular than they expected and creating a demand from film buffs and collectors for merchandise like the original film posters and lobby cards.
By the far the best way to buy lobby cards is in complete sets, though sometimes this can be difficult, especially in the case of very old films. Some old movies see their lobby cards sold individually for hundreds of dollars each. If you’re looking for lobby cards through online dealers and eBay, read the auctions carefully. Reprints are a big business for those who want the look of the classic lobby cards without caring whether or not they’re original.
Originally posted 2008-10-29 05:00:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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