Starting a Dexter prop collection... 17 years too late!

[jj69]

Now that I'm re-watching the Dexter series, I'd like to acquire a few props. Sadly, I think I'm at least a decade too late to the party. Rather than try to revive old thread, I'm hoping someone can lend a hand here.

To start, I'd like to purchase (or make) an ID badge with the leather badge holder, and of course, a box of blood slides. I prefer the versions of each prop from the early seasons (1-3). I'm looking for decent facsimile props - they don't have to be the ultimate, high-dollar perfect versions. Really just hoping to identify whatever is the best police leather ID holder and the best slide box that are readily available on Amazon or eBay or elsewhere online for starters.

Anyone have a good downloadable image of Dexter's ID laminate from the early seasons?

 

[jj69]

No one out there can help?

 

[smithjohnj]

I do not have any special information about the series props, nor have I watched that many episodes. However I did some quick on-line searches to help point you in the right direction. I did a search for "neck chain badge holder" and then looked at the images available. I found the Sadnyy neck chain leather badge holder, Badge on one side, Identification card in a pocket of the other. This seems like a match, but as a fan you might find there are necessary details I missed. A search for Dexter provides some identification card images where you are see the card and the holder. I did not find any detailed cards but again I did not do an exhaustive search.

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[jj69]

Thanks. I did find a good version of the badge holder on Amazon with the correct magnetic closure (rather than velcro, which most seem to use).

I haven't had much luck with the blood slide box, which appears is no longer made.

I'm also looking for Dexter's knife. Runs were done here in the past, but apparently those have dried up. I placed a WTB listing in the Classifieds section in case anyone is looking to sell theirs.

 

[jj69]

Anyone else?

 

[breen2057]

Here are a few paper props that I have saved on my hard drive. I don't have Dexters police ID but I hope these are useful.

 

[jj69]

Thank you! Anyone have anything else?

 

[ahuntley]

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for you. Working on something similar for Warehouse 13 so I feel your pain.

 

[Untouchable327]

I bought my ID from Etsy. Some use incorrect photos and aren't accurate, so beware of that.

 

[Diabhal]

There are items out there. Just takes patience finding the correct stuff.

 

[jj69]

There are items out there. Just takes patience finding the correct stuff.

Any suggestions? I just ordered a knife from Norseman Blades...

 

[Diabhal]

I sent you a message with a link for the knives.

The kill knife from Norseman will be my next purchase. His knives are slightly smaller then on the show.
(Other sellers are way off)

I ended up buy a pair of Diesel Cassidy’s in my size instead.

 

[JoMamma_Smurf]

Almost every single piece of clothing Dexter wears for the variants of his "stalking" and "kill" outfits are no longer made and can be very hard to find. The 3 most common cargo pants he wore were a rare version of Lucky Brand Dungarees. They were the most iconic and worn the most often. G-Star Raff Elwood, and the only version that can still be had are a 511 tactical pant in a color called Tundra. He wore these in season 5 and can be purchased here. https://copsplus.com/clothing-footw...ical-74251-mens-tactical-cotton-canvas-pants/ I've owned 2 pair of the correct Lucky Brand but they didn't fit so I flipped them.

The boots were Diesel Cassidy’s in a color called mocha bisque, with gray/green laces from the same boot but a different color.

His lock pick kit is from Southord and can still be purchased Large Handle 17 Piece Lock Picks Set

His leather gloves are up for debate but I've tried them all and these by far are the best and most accurate. Amazon.com

The shirt was an American Apparel Baby Thermal Henley in Green. - All over eBay for a way more than they were new.

The original prop maker for the blood slide trophies did several limited runs that are exact to what's on screen. I don't think they're made anymore but they pop up for sale here and on eBay. I have one. It's incredible.

The 2 main bags he carries are Oakley computer bags. They pop up on eBay all the time. You'll know it them when you see them. I own one. It's so practical in real life. Buy one anyway.

His watch is a late 70's Waltham 25 jewel. - Beautiful piece but again. Hard to find. Especially in good shape.

Those are a couple things I can think of that I have personally owned. I'll return with pics and details if interested but there are a ton of threads about this subject.

 

[jj69]

Thanks for the info, Smurf. I'm not really looking for the clothing.

I would like to find the Season 1 blood slide box, which I believe was a very inexpensive item with the hinges moved to the back. It's just been out of production for years.

 

[JoMamma_Smurf]

Thanks for the info, Smurf. I'm not really looking for the clothing.

I would like to find the Season 1 blood slide box, which I believe was a very inexpensive item with the hinges moved to the back. It's just been out of production for years.

I'm pretty sure I have an original. Raw. Unfinished blood slide box like that. I'll look around for it.

 

[jj69]

I'm pretty sure I have an original. Raw. Unfinished blood slide box like that. I'll look around for it.

If you should find it, do let me know!