Prop Store's Rick Baker - Monster Maker Live Auction (May 29, 2015)

[PropStoreMatt]

Prop Store is excited to announce the Rick Baker-Monster Maker Live Auction, scheduled for May 29, 2015 at the Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles, California. We will have more than 400 lots from over 50 different films spanning the career of the legendary make-up effects artist. Come out to Monsterpalooza in Burbank, CA this weekend to be the first to preview lots from the auction!

 

[ChaseKiefer]

This is definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hopefully I can take one of these pieces home.

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Prop Store is proud to unveil the full sale catalog for the Rick Baker: Monster Maker Auction being held at the Hilton Universal City in Los Angeles on May 29th. The catalog is available as a lavish printed catalog with over 220 pages of full-color photographs illustrating this momentous collection. In addition to the printed version, we are proud to continue our tradition of also releasing the catalog in an online interactive version complete with supplementary image galleries, featured video content for choice lots, additional written details beyond that available in the printed catalog and embedded links allowing collectors to bid on lots directly from the interactive platform. Users will also be able to download the catalog in a traditional PDF format. View the interactive catalog or order your printed copy HERE and be sure to register for this historic auction. While you're browsing the catalog, be sure to check out the trailer for the auction HERE

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Prop Store is excited to announce a ten-part blog series that will be taking a deeper dive into the Rick Baker collection coming up for auction on May 29. The blog will give collectors and Baker fans a closer look at some of the highlight lots as well as some behind-the-scenes peeks at Baker's work and the secrets used to achieve some of his most famous creations. You can see the first two blog posts at the links below, where you can learn about some Cinovation Studios originals as well as a spotlight on the first MIB alien, Mikey. Check in regularly as new posts will be coming between now and the auction.

Cinovation Studios Originals

In The Beginning, There Was Mikey

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Make sure to check in with the Prop Store blog for a couple of fascinating new installments in the ten part Rick Baker: Monster Maker blog series.

In this week's posts, we take a look at Baker's revolutionary advancements in creature movement and animation, including a vintage interview with Maria Shriver where she visits Rick at his studio. Article link: It's Alive! Making the Monsters Move

We then take a look at the work done by Tom Spina Designs during their time spent preserving the parts of the collection that required stabilization or restoration before going under the hammer. The post features behind the scenes photography of Tom and his team along with Baker, who stopped by see the work being done. And be sure to check out the exclusive video interview with Spina, himself who describes the experience of working with this historic material. Article link: Preserving the Work of a Legend

While you're at it, check out the full sale listing in Prop Store's interactive catalog and get registered to participate in this momentous event at propstore.com

 

[BAlinger15]

If anyone has any questions on the Baker auction or the items themselves, don't hesitate to ask!

Best,
Brandon

 

[PropStoreMatt]

We have another blog post on the Prop Store blog up now, this time with the spotlight on the most physically imposing piece in our auction, The Full-Size Alien Edgar Bug Animatronic Character from Men in Black. The article features some great insight into the piece as well as full photo coverage and our product video as well. Check out the article HERE!

And be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the post about what you'd like to hear from us about next!

 

[PropStoreMatt]

This week's Rick Baker blog article takes a look at the more natural side of creature make-up and discusses Rick's work in creating apes, gorillas, chimps, orangutans and other primates for a myriad of films. From Gorillas in the Mist, Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Mighty Joe Young, and Planet of the Apes, Rick is still the foremost expert on how to make a monkey suit look best. Check out the article HERE!

Thanks for reading everyone and be sure to register for the auction by May 29th!

 

[DrDeath]

A buyer's premium of 20% :eek I miss the day when the price you won the bid at is the price you pay

 

[PropStoreMatt]

We thought Baker fans might like to see the interview Tested shot with Rick this week in our warehouse. More to come, so stay tuned!

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Check out our last installment of our Rick Baker: Monster Maker blog coverage with this article taking a closer look at some of Baker's wilder creations. From Gremlins to monstrous bats, the pieces discussed in this article are not anything you'd want to find in a dark alley! Check out the article HERE!

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Tested.com posted another great video featuring some of the Men in Black and Men in Black II puppets in our Rick Baker - Monster Maker Auction. Check out the video and keep an eye out for more great videos with Rick on Tested!

 

[Prop Store]

Just a few days away! Here is a video of Lot 268, Grinch (Jim Carrey) Santa Costume Display! Bid now at propstore.com/rickbaker

 

[PropStoreMatt]

Check out our new Prop Store Blog article detailing 3D artist Jim McPherson's work with Rick Baker during his tenure at Cinovation Studios. You can read the article HERE!