I play and collect video games from all eras, but those from my formative years hold a unique, nostalgia-filled spot in my heart. As such, our Pioneers of Home Console Video Games sale is tantalizing. This auction features a veritable treasure trove of games from the ground-breaking second generation of consoles, including the Atari 2600, […]
Speed (20th Century Fox, 1994), Dennis Hopper “Howard Payne” Bomb
There’s a nuclear bomb on my desk. It’s the third nuclear device I’ve written about in the past week. The first one was the nuclear warhead from Sean Connery’s last Bond film Never Say Never Again. You know, the warhead that S.P.E.C.T.R.E. agents stole in their nefarious plot to blow up the world. The second […]
Hook (TriStar, 1991), Julia Roberts “Tinkerbell” Costume
I loved the Disney animated Peter Pan movie when I was a child. I would set up a pallet on the floor of my grandparents’ living room and wear out the VHS. And though Tinkerbell was cute and had fairy wings, I didn’t want to be her. I wanted to be Peter Pan. Peter Pan […]
What’s Up, Doc? (Warner Bros., 1972), Barbra Streisand “Judy Maxwell” Feathered Hat
While working through several iconic items related to action/adventure films, I was a bit stunned when I heard someone reference ‘the Barbra Streisand hat’ a few weeks ago. My mind immediately jumped to one of my favorite all-time comedies, knowing very well that the specific image in my head would NOT be whatever we had […]
Thelma and Louise (MGM, 1991) Brad Pitt “J.D.” Cowboy Hat
This Stetson 4” brim cowboy hat with a braided band and production sewn rattlesnake rattle was worn by Brad Pitt in Thelma and Louise, as “J.D”, the convicted robber that seduces “Thelma” Geena Davis and steals her life savings. This was Brad Pitt’s fifth movie and first big hit solidifying his flourishing career in Hollywood […]
The Mandalorian (Disney, 2019) Stormtrooper Costume
This Is the Prop You’re Looking For It’s a brisk and chilly Friday morning as I walk into work. A warm coffee battles the fog from my brain and my eyes open wide at the amazing costume assembled at my desk. With the speed of an SSP05 hyperdrive, I’m immediately taken to a galaxy far, […]
Rap’s Digital Dog: The Trailblazing PaRappa the Rapper Game
Our December 14th Power of PlayStation Showcase features a pair of dazzling copies of ParRappa the Rapper, widely considered the first true rhythm game. We’ve got a shiny VGA 90 NM +/MT copy as well as a pristine Wata 9.8 A+ example. PaRappa has always been ahead of the game, as he is the OG […]
Mr. Do! is the Greatest Video Game of All Time
I’ve been a cataloger here at Heritage Auctions for two years, but this month marks the first time we’ve offered the Super Nintendo version of Mr. Do!, my favorite video game of all time. There are only four copies on Wata’s June 2023 population report, and the game is hard to find in general, especially […]
