Celebrate a friend’s obsession with a unique gift of memorabilia from a favorite movie or celebrity. Movie items are extremely collectible yet surprisingly affordable. Depending on the popularity of the movie and the rarity of the piece, you can pick up some very flashy movie-themed collectibles for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay. Not sure what sort of pieces will make a suitable gift? This quick guide to movie items may spark some ideas.
Movie Posters
Posters are the most recognizable form of movie collectables, and they’re relatively easy to find and inexpensive. You don’t even need to hit the collector’s circuit to find many of the most popular, just check out an online vendor of framed wall art. For the serious collector, look for original movie posters, also known as studio-issued movie posters. These posters were made to hang in movie theaters to advertise an upcoming or featured movie. They’re the most valuable, and are highly collectible. Licensed movie posters, made to be sold to the public, aren’t as collectible and are seldom worth much, but they can be fun gift ideas, or an accent to hang on your wall. If your friend has a favorite movie, the official movie poster release makes a great housewarming, Christmas or birthday gift. Collectors often focus on movies by a particular director or actor.
Movie Props and Costumes
Props and costumes used during the actual filming of a movie are often considered high ticket items, but they too are often quite affordable. Dorothy’s ruby slippers may be out of your price range, but the shoes used to create the dinosaur footprints for the movie “Jurassic Park” are far more affordable at just over $450. A walkie-talkie used in the same movie sold recently for just over $400. The amber-tipped cane with the embedded mosquito from the movie was a bit pricier at $3,100, but what’s it worth to be the caretaker of a piece of movie history?
Autographs and Publicity Stills
Autographed photos of film stars aren’t nearly as popular as they used to be back in the movies golden ages, but those golden oldie film stars still fetch a pretty penny on the collectibles market. You’ll find them in specialty auctions, on movie websites, or even on eBay.
If you’re looking for a special gift for a friend who’s a movie buff, poke around a bit on a website that features movie memorabilia to find something truly different that they’ll enjoy.
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