Did anyone win any of the Propstore Pacific Rim auctions?
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RonsMovieProps
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I'm still amazed the prices paid for the Ron Perlman pieces. Craziness.
Osmethae
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There were a lot of pieces I had that reaction to. I would bid a certain amount and then be astonished at high they'd go. Like $25,500 for that armor hunghhhhhhhhh
Unless it's an iconic piece from a classic film I can't see why anyone would pay those prices. This film is not on the same level. Guess people wanted it bad enough. They definitely won't get their money back when trying to resell down the road.
Osmethae
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The #1 thing I was bidding on was the enormous organs on the tables. The first two went for around ~$900 and I couldn't go any higher. The last final organ I was bidding on I really didn't realize how important it actually was. It was mostly a "DAMNIT I NEED ONE" kind of thing. I won that one for $525... after doing some researching I noticed how truly lucky I was.
I scored the one that got the most screen time and Charlie Day interacted with it a bunch! I almost had a heart attack.
I scored the one that got the most screen time and Charlie Day interacted with it a bunch! I almost had a heart attack.
RonsMovieProps
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The suits and the organs are the only thing I would have liked, but the suits were way out of my price range, and there is no way I would have room for one of the organs. Good buy on it though, because they are pretty awesome.
Digital Space
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Not to burst any bubble as I believe if you like it and can afford it - go for it, but did you happen to ask Prop Store the shipping on that ahead of time?
I ask because I did and the shipping on one of those tables to NJ was $2000. Granted, it's completely across the country, but the shipping is going to be high no matter what due to the size and weight. That shipping crossed those pieces off my list sadly.
I ask because I did and the shipping on one of those tables to NJ was $2000. Granted, it's completely across the country, but the shipping is going to be high no matter what due to the size and weight. That shipping crossed those pieces off my list sadly.
Osmethae
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Well you were almost right haha. $2500 for shipping for the organs. Talk about a heart attack! I am talking about alternatives now, but if it comes down to it I'll just take a few days off and make the drive to go get it. I'm dedicated.Not to burst any bubble as I believe if you like it and can afford it - go for it, but did you happen to ask Prop Store the shipping on that ahead of time?
I ask because I did and the shipping on one of those tables to NJ was $2000. Granted, it's completely across the country, but the shipping is going to be high no matter what due to the size and weight. That shipping crossed those pieces off my list sadly.
DW Design Studios
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I drove down and pieced up my items. I had to rent a cargo van which was around $325 + $130 in gas.
I won a battery, storage locker, Kaiju tank, 3 costumes and some other small lots.
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I won a battery, storage locker, Kaiju tank, 3 costumes and some other small lots.
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RonsMovieProps
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damn, the battery and tank are huge. Very nice.
80sKIDAutoman
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Holy moly!! Cool wins. Love the Kaiju tank!!! I had to stay away. Too much to buy and not enough room!
The Prop Stop
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I had NO idea that stuff was that big.........
Now it makes the whole thing seem even sillier for most people to buy
I thought that tank was like 2 feet high. WRONG.
Now it makes the whole thing seem even sillier for most people to buy
I thought that tank was like 2 feet high. WRONG.
Rik1138
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Have you seen the movie? The tanks are taller than Ron Perlman... :cool
I didn't realize the batteries were so big until I read the description in detail... I think it said they were 7 feet tall? Definitely not tiny.
I got one of the Shatterdome ratcheting wrenches with the green bolts. I was glad to get something from the movie...
Digital Space
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So were you able to get the table or are you still working out the plans? I hope you're able to get it without any major logistic problems.
I thought the tables were cool, but I just couldn't justify that shipping. If I lived closer, it would be a different story. However, since I'm on the other side of the country, I'd rather put the money towards the prop than the shipping (which I did).
Osmethae
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Not quite yet, but they are being super amazing with working out different methods to make it not hurt the wallet. I'm really not opposed to driving there if I have to and I live in Kansas.
I really can't blame you, I truly underestimated the size of this organ when I was bidding. They said the reason shipping is so much is because it weighs 900 lbs. How will I move this into my collection room? I'll need to hire body builders.
Digital Space
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It's that medical table which is causing the trouble. It's designed for a hospital/veterinary. I'm surprised that they actually put the table up with kaiju parts. You would think that it would have been too much trouble for them to keep around due to its weight. I guess this was their way of getting rid of it.
If you look at the auction, you'll notice that everything that was put up would not be needed for another movie. The pieces were from either from dead characters, background characters, or secondary pieces related to main characters. There were no full suits from the main characters, and the stuff that was up was either one off pieces, stunt versions, or items that had major use and could not be used again without restoration (Mako's helmet with all the white chips).
I'm left wondering if Prop Store has any pieces left that they didn't put up for auction? Their upcoming Oct. auction has pieces from RUSH that weren't in their June auction for the movie. Of course, it could be that was all they had, but still makes you wonder . . .
DW Design Studios
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I'm wearing my screen used Pacific Rim jacket to work today! Yes, I'm a dork! LOL
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franz bolo
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I wanted that welding backpack!
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