Hi, i have a question and i dont know if you can help me on this? I have a master replicas lightsaber hilt regular limited edition. I was wonderring if one day i have a chance to make it autographe. What should be sign to get value; the plaque, the hilt or the coa? If i autographe the plaque, is it just the plaque that is going up in value or it is affecting my collectible as well? Thanks in advance for answering as best as you can.
I have a question about autographing prop replicas
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I can't say if autographing a MR lightsaber would make the value go up or not. The signature editions that come with a signature are worth more, but not sure otherwise. Personally I think an autograph on the prop makes the prop worth nothing to me.
Mara Jade's Father
Master Member
IMHO, I think getting a prop autographed is stupid. You spend all this time making a replica prop look like the actual prop, then you go an make it inaccurate by putting a signature on it.
If it were me, I would have one of those guys in the projects forum make you a special signature plaque that you can add to your collectible without ruining the replica or any other collectible documentation. If it already has a plaque, just display the two plaques together.
If it were me, I would have one of those guys in the projects forum make you a special signature plaque that you can add to your collectible without ruining the replica or any other collectible documentation. If it already has a plaque, just display the two plaques together.
I feel having a prop autographed actually takes away from the value. I would never buy, for example, a Graflex Luke ESB light saber with Mark Hamill's signature on it. I would if the autograph was on a plaque, and there was a photo of him signing the plaque (from a con signing table) to go with it.
I agree with everyone, adding a signature doesn't really add value and in some cases it can actually hurt. Personally, If there were two for sale one signed and one unsigned and they were the same price I would opt for the unsigned one. Feezle-Nutz and PastorJedi both do plaques, and have very good reputations around here. Search the Project Runs for the posts. Some guy made a full sized replica of Reys speeder and got to show it to JJ Abrams, he had him autograph it on the inside of a panel. Now there is the one exception and that's Randy Jackson's signature on a Samurai Sword. I really like what SlothFurnace did here:
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Cry-Lo Ren
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I am a big fan of getting stuffed signed.
Yes on some items it is pretty dumb to get the signature on the actual item itself but one some props its actually the best way to go.
For example,
I have a cyberman darth maul bust which I had ray park sign on the stand that its on and not on the actual bust as it will simply kill the look of the bust. I also have a EFX stormtrooper helmet that is full of signatures on the actual helmet as it looks a lot better with them on the helmet instead of 20 different plaques around it and know If I were to sell it most people would not care that they are on the actual helmet (though il never will sell it). On sabers yes I do feel that it would be best to have a plaque made as not only would it look better but the person signing it will be able to get a much clearly signature on the plaque then on the cylinder saber.
Yes on some items it is pretty dumb to get the signature on the actual item itself but one some props its actually the best way to go.
For example,
I have a cyberman darth maul bust which I had ray park sign on the stand that its on and not on the actual bust as it will simply kill the look of the bust. I also have a EFX stormtrooper helmet that is full of signatures on the actual helmet as it looks a lot better with them on the helmet instead of 20 different plaques around it and know If I were to sell it most people would not care that they are on the actual helmet (though il never will sell it). On sabers yes I do feel that it would be best to have a plaque made as not only would it look better but the person signing it will be able to get a much clearly signature on the plaque then on the cylinder saber.
Darth Lars
Master Member
Sometimes you could something on the inside of a prop signed. I know people who costume who got the insides of their helmets signed, for instance.
But of course, then it wouldn't be visible.
But of course, then it wouldn't be visible.
There's a place in town called "Toy Traders" that has the HAn in Carbonite by Sideshow (I think that's who made it) and it's signed by George Takei... I asked why George Takei signed it and they cited that sword as inspiration.
Humorous, but good luck if you try and sell it now... or maybe it WOULD go for more?
MrSouthpaw
Sr Member
Was gonna suggest this. It is the best of both worlds.
I also would never buy a prop that was visibly signed.
On the other hand, if the signature was hidden and didn't detract from the outward appearance I probably would.
For example I'd have no problem with having Kenny Baker sign the inside of my R2 dome or Prowse sign the inside of my Vader helmet.
On the other hand, if the signature was hidden and didn't detract from the outward appearance I probably would.
For example I'd have no problem with having Kenny Baker sign the inside of my R2 dome or Prowse sign the inside of my Vader helmet.
Yeah, inside helmets are okay or if the whole cast signs the outside, like a helmet or shield or something.
I don't care for 1 autograph on small hand props.
I don't care for 1 autograph on small hand props.
I have two full size consoles for the MF cockpit and one of them is specifically for signatures while the other sits in the cockpit free from distraction. Honestly, I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this question - everything is based on opinion but more importantly you should do what "you" want to do with your prop. Having a signature on the prop does differentiate it from others. Does it take away from selling it to someone? I don't know. It all depends on the buyer.
And in the grand scheme of things... who knows in 100-150 years from now our props might show up on "The Antiques Roadshow"
And in the grand scheme of things... who knows in 100-150 years from now our props might show up on "The Antiques Roadshow"
tubachris85x
Master Member
Not star wars related but my one and only chance to meet George RR Martin, I didn't yet finish my replica sword for the Mountain, but decided to get the bottom of one of the cross guards signed. Yea it's there but I don't think that part of the sword will be very visible especially after I finish painting it. Then again I currently don't see myself trying to sell it anytime soon
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