Jurassic Park Screen Used "Amber" up for sale

[Jedifyfe]

Cool. But it looks like a 4 year old painted it...

 

[clarence]

If a four year old did paint it what rate is he/she on? over six hundred quid starting bid Sheeeeesh!! Still it has a C.O.A.:angel And it has a lego Mosquito

 

[EvilRocketeer]

The C.o.a is just a piece of paper from the company that is selling the item. The coa isnt from universal.

 

[clarence]

I am not fishing for an argument it has a C.O.A. any COA is a piece of paper
If that gets sold I'll put my tissue dipenser on E-Bay and I'll add a COA.:angel

 

[Rylo]

A number of the original pieces did indeed feature "fake" mosquitoes.

The wings look correct on this one for a faux insect. I've seen the same thing in post production canes given as wrap gifts.

 

[clarence]

A number of the original pieces did indeed feature "fake" mosquitoes.

The wings look correct on this one for a faux insect. I've seen the same thing in post production canes given as wrap gifts.

Yes I read your previous thoughts on the insects used perhaps its genuine but still a lot of money. :angel

 

[EvilRocketeer]

I am not fishing for an argument it has a C.O.A. any COA is a piece of paper
If that gets sold I'll put my tissue dipenser on E-Bay and I'll add a COA.:angel

I'm sure that will be worth more than this rock.I will make sure to put a high bid on that one..


I didnt know they used fake mosqitoes on the jurassic park cane and rocks..Great information to know.

I purchased an item from the seller before. I know you werent fishing for an agruement, just wanted to clarify that the coa is just from starwares and not universal. They are great sellers.

 

[clarence]

I'm sure that will be worth more than this rock.I will make sure to put a high bid on that one..


I didnt know they used fake mosqitoes on the jurassic park cane and rocks..Great information to know.

I purchased an item from the seller before. I know you werent fishing for an agruement, just wanted to clarify that the coa is just from starwares and not universal. They are great sellers.

No problem But I will put that dispenser on there if this thing sells:angel

 

[jdebord]

There was a very long discussion on the Movie Prop Forum about Jurassic Park promotional canes, crew gifts, and "original" canes used in the film.

I am not really a fan of the film, but have paid attention to the debate, as it seems that "promo canes" have frequently been marketed and sold as "original" (or "screen-used") props used in the film. As an aside, by my definition, promo pieces and crew gifts (as well as post production props) are not "original".

In any event, one of the readers of my website alerted me to this auction, claiming that the amber in rock was not "original" but "a promotional item given to video stores to promote the Jurassic Park video release". I cannot at this time verify or refute this claim.

However, there is an older topic here on the RPF in which a member posted a photo of a similar-looking amber in rock with the same style mosquito with the flat, "cut out" type of wings:

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The original RPF topic is here:

• Has anyone the same Jurassic Park CANE??

This is a link to the Star Wares eBay auction (which has ended):

• JURASSIC PARK FILM USED MOSQUITO IN AMBER CHUNK PROP

Note that the style of mosquito seen in the cane in the same discussion topic is similar to the one seen in the Star Wares amber rock piece:

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Below is a compilation I put together from various canes - original, promo, and screencaps:

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Below are some images I saved from an eBay auction years ago, which show an entirely different style of mosquito embedded within the amber:

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In any event, Jurassic Park is not something I'm personally knowledgeable about, but having read about all these pieces in the hobby, I would definitely characterize any prop from the film as inherently problematic when it comes to authentication, and would recommend getting in touch with a few individuals who have handled original and promo pieces alike, that can make the distinctions.

This is a great opportunity for those with more information and photos to share with the group to bring more clarity to the marketplace.

Jason DeBord

 

[renesisx]

I back up what Jason is saying. These ambers/canes live in a really hazy grey area. If you even remotely think about buying one of these you need to do a LOT of research. And I would definitely check out the epic thread on Movie Prop Forum if you have access there.

 

[BrundelFly]

If only I had a DOLLAR for every "screen used Amber" from JP I have seen...

Either a small number of originals spend 18 seconds with each owner in a LONG list of owners...or there are ALOT of fakes out there.