Movie Posters Discussion Thread

[Blu350z]

Originally Posted by JonD7

I'd give anything for one of those... How did you get it?

I won it at a small Uncharted Tournament last year. Second place team got the signed poster.

I was gonna put it up on eBay but wasn't sure how much it was gonna rack up.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by househead

Thanks SpyderDan!

I finally got time to go get some estimates (from Michaels, JoAnn & AC Moore). For what I want we're looking at $200 minimum for framing. GADZOOKS!! I had no idea it would be this much. I'm shell shocked. I guess everyone goes through that? I want UV glass, nice frame and good backing a decent mat. Guess I better start saving up!

On a side note: how long it too long to keep a print in a cardboard tube? Thanks guys!

For what is worth, if anyone is planning on going to Michael Arts & Crafts or Aaron Brothers Framing, they are having their "Friends and Family" event now until October 2nd, and have a few special coupons which I have listed the website below. I am sure you can print them out, and if they say anything just say you are on their mailing list and got them in an email to print out:

http://www.mommysavesbig.com/printab...aels-sale.html

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Mr. Joshua

Hey my friend, any good posters coming out?

Wes

Hi Wes, sorry for no updates, I can't believe I have been this busy/lazy but I am still working on inventory and doing that in between other events in my life. Newest posters are the teaser for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. I saw that MoviePoster.com sold out of them at $55, good for them at getting that price too, but I still charge $25 at this time. Harder poster to find than most people think. The "Final" style should be hitting within the next few weeks I am hearing. November should see the advance teaser for Green Lantern since the trailer is supposed to hit around Thanksgiving. Should see another style for Tron Legacy hitting soon as well. A customer asked about the True Grit re-make by the Coen Brothers, will be an interesting movie, but nothing on the posters that I know of just yet.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Mr. Joshua

Jon, you know Samuel L.? That is too cool.

Do I know him in the sense that I hang out and see him? No, not at all. But I had met him about three times when he was in town here in Seattle, and did spend some time riding around in his golf cart. A super nice guy, glad I could help him with his posters too. LOL!

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Mr. Joshua

Do you still have anything for Avatar?

Don't let any one tell you otherwise, original authentic Avatar movie posters were quite difficult for dealers to get, but that is the case for most movies released by 20th Century Fox. Some dealers had the advance, or final, or both, but more than likely in a small quantity. But of course, there are plenty of reproductions floating around (even in the 27x40 size) and it would not surprise me at all if double-sided reproductions are out there too, and I think everyone knows that I mean by that statement if they read all my posts in this thread.

But with regards to Avatar, yes, I do have the advance teaser in stock, double-side,d but unfortunately mine have some slight damage to them. I was able to get some in but they were not packaged that great and have some slight dings running down the middle of the poster. I noticed MoviePoster.com, whom I have mentioned is a good fellow poster dealer, has damaged advance styles as well that they charge two hundred dollars for. My price is over half that, so inquire via email if you are interested.

I do have one, and one only, of the large bus shelter-sized original movie poster. These are what you see at bus stops, or at malls, and they aren't printed on poster paper but a thicker type. They are roughly 46 x 72 inches and feature the same image as the advance teaser.

Now here is the super cool part. I got to meet director James Cameron in late August when he was in town and chat with him briefly. While he normally signs one item, he graciously signed a few of my Avatar advance teaser posters, and one of them will be auctioned off for charity supporting the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington State. He signed them in silver Sharpie quite boldly so they look really nice and a unflattering photo of me with him will accompany it and a Certificate of Authenticity too. We spoke about the upcoming Blu-ray release of Aliens, and I inquired about an eventual Blu-ray release of The Abyss, which was mentioned here on Blu-ray.com linked from the fabulous Digital Bits website that Bill Hunt posted yesterday. Meeting James Cameron was quite a highlight because I have been a big fan of his work since I saw The Terminator in theaters back in 1984 when I was 13 years old. Taking the time to sign multiple items for me was something he didn't have to do but he wanted to, and wanted to help support the Memorial as well. I will not be offering it until I have mentioned it in an upcoming update for those on my mailing list, but will probably offer it on eBay to try and bring as much money in for the charity as I can.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Blu350z

All I have is an Uncharted 2 Poster signed by the whole Naughty Dog Team =]

For what it's worth, even though it isn't "movie poster" related I do have the original holofoil promotional posters for Halo Reach autographed by a bunch of the development team members at Bungie. The unsigned posters were available at the PAX 2010 convention, but were quite limited, and then Bungie was on hand there to sign then. I attended the launch night event that featured Bungie in attendance along with Microsoft and 343 Industries (the division of Microsoft who are taking over the Halo reigns and working on the next Halo game) and had some of the poster signed there as well as at the midnight launch event at a Gamestop locally that also had the Bungie guys (over 50 of them) in attendance too. Great bunch of guys, signed anything and everything for those fans who stuck it out. I will admit the posters are quite nice, thick card stock paper, holofoil effects on the Noble Team member visors and at time an embossed logo and release date. If anyone is interested, prices vary, only a few left, email me directly.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by roar

You described the packing of my posters perfectly. I am happy with the condition they did arrive in, but I can certainly appreciate the potential for disaster.

Ok I better give the postings of mine a break before I take an entire page but I like to respond here to those who have questions, etc. The problem with places like Disney club, etc is that they don't look at the posters as collectibles, they simply think they are going to be tacked up in a child's room, etc. The employees who are packaging them up probably are paid minimum wage (yet probably work their butts off) and don't understand the care that is required when packaging up a poster.

This isn't limited to Disney Club, etc, but the majority of people who sell posters on eBay, etc. Even some dealers too. What people need to understand is placing a poster in a tube, and slapping a label on it is not enough. You have to assume and expect that tube to be dropped, kicked, stacked on, thrown, etc from it's journey from the seller to the buyer. I had a friend use his points for a poser from Disney Club, and it took three posters being sent out before it arrived mint. I looked at every tube, and while the first tube was damaged, thus damaging the poster, the second tube was fine, but tossing the poster in it with no protection of the sides will cause the poster to shift from side to side, bouncing off the inner sides of the caps, which also were not even taped down.

You see companies like this, if they would only listen to someone such as myself who knows ahead of time how to package up posters, could cut down on their customer returns, could cut down on the replacements they need to send out, etc. I emailed them letting them know how they could reduce their complaints and damages but it more than likely fell on deaf ears to speak.

Condition of the poster is key. Packaging of a poster though is equally key. I package posters how I would want to receive them. When I send something that is near-mint/mint, I do my best to make sure it arrive that way, and if it doesn't, then the package is always insured as a safety net.

[JonD7]

Originally Posted by Blu350z

I won it at a small Uncharted Tournament last year. Second place team got the signed poster.

I was gonna put it up on eBay but wasn't sure how much it was gonna rack up.

Sweet!

I'd still like a Machete poster... although I don't know what the actual movie posters look like?
I wish they went with the Grindhouse one, that one was sick!

[TheCoroner]

Everyone is different but I tend to stick with original posters only and avoid reprints. If you are on a budget reprints are great.

I buy the poster frames from Hollywood Poster Frames as you can get archival frames with acid free backing.

Here's one of my framed posters

[Kinsella5]

[QUOTE=TheCoroner;3837367]Everyone is different but I tend to stick with original posters only and avoid reprints. If you are on a budget reprints are great.

I buy the poster frames from Hollywood Poster Frames as you can get archival frames with acid free backing.

Here's one of my framed posters [QUOTE]

Nice poster, I am sure there is a story behind that Harrison Ford signature/photo, please share here as I bet inquiring minds want to know. I didn't know Harrison did private signings, was that how you got it?

[Rusty100]

Didn't know this thread existed!

I designed these Evil Dead posters and had them professionally printed and framed, and currently reside in my Home Theatre Room

[RippdBD10101]

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Originally Posted by Rusty100

Didn't know this thread existed!

I designed these Evil Dead posters and had them professionally printed and framed, and currently reside in my Home Theatre Room

WOW! Those are seriously awesome! Great Job!!

[roar]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

Didn't know this thread existed!

I designed these Evil Dead posters and had them professionally printed and framed, and currently reside in my Home Theatre Room

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Very very nice! Well played sir.

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Here is a quick shot of my wall!

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Zero_Cool

So the new HP7 came in. I like the fire/ash they added to it. I am upset with UPS. The poster was all smashed up. I don't understand why it happens.
I would love for them to come out with 1 more poster. I know it will happen but I cant wait to see what it looks like.


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You mean your theater got in the final style for HP7 and UPS damaged them? That doesn't surprise me, remember as I mentioned in an earlier post, when the posters are shipped out to theaters by the distribution companies for the studios, they are often just tossed inside a tube with very little protection if any for any type of shifting that will occur in transit, and also they tend to use flimsy tubes. Those that package them up don't look at them as collectibles and aren't concerned with the condition as they expect them to just be handled and put up in the light box frames in and around the theater. I doubt we will see another style for Part 1, but I suspect we will see an advance for part 2 in a few months, who knows, maybe by year's end.

The trailer for Green Lantern will be attached to HP7 and the teaser poster should hit theaters around the end of November is my guess as well.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

Didn't know this thread existed!

I designed these Evil Dead posters and had them professionally printed and framed, and currently reside in my Home Theatre Room

Nicely done Rusty, if you are anywhere near Seattle at the end of this month is the ZomBcon with Bruce Campbell and others from Evil Dead in attendance, I bet they would get a kick out of those and sign them as well.

[Zero_Cool]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

You mean your theater got in the final style for HP7 and UPS damaged them? That doesn't surprise me, remember as I mentioned in an earlier post, when the posters are shipped out to theaters by the distribution companies for the studios, they are often just tossed inside a tube with very little protection if any for any type of shifting that will occur in transit, and also they tend to use flimsy tubes. Those that package them up don't look at them as collectibles and aren't concerned with the condition as they expect them to just be handled and put up in the light box frames in and around the theater. I doubt we will see another style for Part 1, but I suspect we will see an advance for part 2 in a few months, who knows, maybe by year's end.

The trailer for Green Lantern will be attached to HP7 and the teaser poster should hit theaters around the end of November is my guess as well.

They must come out with another one since WB canceled the 3-D part of the movie. Well I guess they can just take off the 3-D part on the poster. I am guessing they will want the old posters shipped back.

[Murkurial]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Yes, a long thread, some actually say it is informative too.
I don't have any big issues with MoviePoster.com, they are a good dealer but they need to properly title their posters (i.e. advance vs final, domestic vs international, etc). They are more informative than most others though and offer up a good selection of originals and reproductions for those on a more limited budget.

What site would you recommend for the most authentic domestic or international posters?

I'm currently on the hunt for the Japanese "Enter the Void" poster here, and this "Monsters" poster here.

EDIT: Found this listing on a site called moviepostershop but I don't see any way of verifying a poster's authenticity from the information given. Would very much like to get the opinion of someone on this site.

Btw, if you haven't seen Enter the Void yet, do it now. Any way you can. Right now.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Murkurial

What site would you recommend for the most authentic domestic or international posters?

I'm currently on the hunt for the Japanese "Enter the Void" poster here, and this "Monsters" poster here.

EDIT: Found this listing on a site called moviepostershop but I don't see any way of verifying a poster's authenticity from the information given. Would very much like to get the opinion of someone on this site.

Btw, if you haven't seen Enter the Void yet, do it now. Any way you can. Right now.

Who do I personally recommend for original domestic and international movie posters? Well, ME first and foremost. There are some other good dealers out there but if you want true authentic originals, that is what you will get with me. Other dealers also carry originals but most also carry reproductions.

MoviePosterShop is also known as MovieGoods, they are the same seller, and 99% of the posters they are selling are reproductions. Would be a lot easier for collectors if they simply stated they were reproductions (yes even the 27x40 ones) on their site, but they don't, and unfortunately a lot of collectors who are new to this hobby think just because a poster is 27x40 makes it an original and that isn't true. It just to be that simple, but thanks to dealers like that, not anymore. I personally don't recommend them for originals, I actually don't even recommend them for reproductions either.

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Nicely done Rusty, if you are anywhere near Seattle at the end of this month is the ZomBcon with Bruce Campbell and others from Evil Dead in attendance, I bet they would get a kick out of those and sign them as well.

Oh man, I wish. I'm in Australia unfortunately.