Author Topic: Star Wars posters! (Read 677343 times)

brude · « **Reply #300 on:** May 14, 2011, 04:59:41 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on May 13, 2011, 11:27:37 PM

Ted,

This is classic... awesome!

Don't tell my ma...

archie leach · « **Reply #301 on:** May 14, 2011, 10:29:32 PM »

Quote from: brude on May 13, 2011, 02:07:40 AM

I'm glad you brought that up.
Have you seen any 30x40s with a font different from the funky text?

Well, I am pretty sure that the one I own doesn't have it, but it may have just cut the whole thing off, although I don't think so...

The images in Bruce's database are either cut off completely or have the more standard text.

jayn_j · « **Reply #302 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:36:20 AM »

Quote from: archie leach on May 14, 2011, 10:29:32 PM

Well, I am pretty sure that the one I own doesn't have it, but it may have just cut the whole thing off, although I don't think so...

The images in Bruce's database are either cut off completely or have the more standard text.

Which brings up something I have been wondering for years. If you look at Bruce's listings, you will see that he has pages of 1 sheets in his history. This has got to easily be the most collected paper in the hobby. I suspect that since the darned movie played in theaters for over a year, every single poster ever printed was saved by someone. I doubt if even one ended up in the trash. Add to that, this is a very heavily reproduced poster, both legit and bootleg. The average guy who wants the image on his wall has no problem plunking down $20 and getting something reasonable.

So why does the value keep climbing? Every serious collector likely has a couple in their collection, even if they didn't particularly like the movie. They come up for sale every week, yet the prices keep going up. It seems to defy the laws of supply and demand.

paul waines · « **Reply #303 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:50:01 AM »

I think it's the Law of... Monkey see, Monkey want...

archie leach · « **Reply #304 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:59:01 AM »

Quote from: jayn_j on May 15, 2011, 08:36:20 AM

Which brings up something I have been wondering for years. If you look at Bruce's listings, you will see that he has pages of 1 sheets in his history. This has got to easily be the most collected paper in the hobby. I suspect that since the darned movie played in theaters for over a year, every single poster ever printed was saved by someone. I doubt if even one ended up in the trash. Add to that, this is a very heavily reproduced poster, both legit and bootleg. The average guy who wants the image on his wall has no problem plunking down $20 and getting something reasonable.

So why does the value keep climbing? Every serious collector likely has a couple in their collection, even if they didn't particularly like the movie. They come up for sale every week, yet the prices keep going up. It seems to defy the laws of supply and demand.

Because it is the most iconic image for the most iconic film of a generation. If you said the words 'movie poster' to an average Joe off the street, that Star Wars Style A image would be very high on the list of first posters mentioned, particularly for a group of a certain age.

BTW, my 30x40 has the standard 77/21 regular font text in full on the bottom.

Bruce · « **Reply #305 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:07:39 AM »

It's supply and demand. There are plenty of silent posters where there are only one example known, but NO ONE is particularly looking for it, so it keeps selling for a relatively low price.

If there are 500 of an item, but 501 people want to own it, the price will rise. When those numbers shift, the price will fall. But in the case of Star Wars, that may be many years off (and many dollars higher than current prices).

Bruce

brude · « **Reply #306 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:11:18 AM »

Quote from: archie leach on May 15, 2011, 08:59:01 AM

BTW, my 30x40 has the standard 77/21 regular font text in full on the bottom.

Thanks for the clarification, Jason.

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #307 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:27:43 PM »

Countries which used Hildebrandt art

-US (also the toys used it)
-U.K
-Turkey
-Yugo

Any others ?

How many commercial Hildebrandt posters were printed , mustve been 100k.....

brude · « **Reply #308 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:05:42 PM »

I have a Spanish-language Hildebrandt, printed in the USA.
Here's a cool link about some of the other Hildebrandt STAR WARS art...
http://www.starwars.com/community/news/family/f20060629/index.html

Tang Lung in Rome · « **Reply #309 on:** May 18, 2011, 10:13:05 AM »

Since the Spanish language is printed in US I consider it a US poster *nitpicks*

erik1925 · « **Reply #310 on:** May 18, 2011, 05:28:06 PM »

1977 Hong Kong OS

erik1925 · « **Reply #311 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:56:19 PM »

Posted in the new Acquisitions thread.. but since it's SW, figured it could go here, too. I found this on CraigsList. Looks to be in good shape too. Will be mailed out tomorrow.

Disheveledamethyst · « **Reply #312 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:01:49 PM »

Quote from: erik1925 on May 22, 2011, 09:56:19 PM

Posted in the new Acquisitions thread.. but since it's SW, figured it could go here, too. I found this on CraigsList. Looks to be in good shape too. Will be mailed out tomorrow.

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NOOOOOOO

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. Words cannot communicate how upset an jealous I am. I want that poster more than MY NEXT BREATH.

I am going to go break something to match my broken heart.

erik1925 · « **Reply #313 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:08:52 PM »

Quote from: Disheveledamethyst on May 22, 2011, 10:01:49 PM

NOOOOOOO I hate you, I hate you, I hate you. Words cannot communicate how upset an jealous I am. I want that poster more than MY NEXT BREATH.

I am going to go break something to match my broken heart.

I love you, too.

Disheveledamethyst · « **Reply #314 on:** May 23, 2011, 12:32:47 AM »

Quote from: erik1925 on May 22, 2011, 10:08:52 PM

I love you, too.

It's been like three hours and I'm still overcome with jealousy pangs. I'm feeling that bubbling urge to drop a thousand dollars to buy the one that sits on Cinemastetpieces.

I am a selfish and childish individual who can't even think positively and be happy for someone. I do poorly with jealousy.

paul waines · « **Reply #315 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:12:47 AM »

Great find Jeff, it couldn't of went to a better suited person.....One who prefers older, more vintage paper.....

erik1925 · « **Reply #316 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:27:36 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on May 23, 2011, 03:12:47 AM

Great find Jeff, it couldn't of went to a better suited person.....One who prefers older, more vintage paper.....

Thanks Paul.. funny but i look at this poster as new(er), considering its only from 1980. My brother's 8 yr old son has gotten to like SW, so i might give it to him.

Jeff

paul waines · « **Reply #317 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:36:10 AM »

Sorry Jeff, I was meaning it's too new for you, just to wind Anthony a bit tighter... Sometimes skit doesn't transfer very well in typed words.

erik1925 · « **Reply #318 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:56:14 AM »

LOL.. i got you Paul.. I was having a spot of fun back with you, too..

Jeff

Disheveledamethyst · « **Reply #319 on:** May 23, 2011, 10:15:51 AM »

Quote from: erik1925 on May 23, 2011, 03:27:36 AM

My brother's 8 yr old son has gotten to like SW, so i might give it to him.

Jeff

If I wore glasses they would surely have just shattered in their frames.

erik1925 · « **Reply #320 on:** May 23, 2011, 01:34:12 PM »

Quote from: Disheveledamethyst on May 23, 2011, 10:15:51 AM

If I wore glasses they would surely have just shattered in their frames.

Speaking of frames, I would, of course, have the EMPIRE poster framed before passing it on.

Oh ye of little faith!

erik1925 · « **Reply #321 on:** May 24, 2011, 03:58:10 AM »

$300K... will get you this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-7sheets-BIGGEST-MOVIE-POSTER-COLLECTION-/390312152293?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae06acce5

jayn_j · « **Reply #322 on:** May 24, 2011, 09:32:46 AM »

Quote from: erik1925 on May 24, 2011, 03:58:10 AM

$300K... will get you this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/STAR-WARS-7sheets-BIGGEST-MOVIE-POSTER-COLLECTION-/390312152293?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae06acce5

It's a buy it now. I'll have to see if Mel's trick of sending a lowball offer via PM will work. Think he'll take $75?

paul waines · « **Reply #323 on:** May 24, 2011, 09:35:55 AM »

Pips my offer of $20...

paul waines · « **Reply #324 on:** May 26, 2011, 08:34:41 AM »

Anyone remember these... Not that I've looked, but you just don't see them anymore. These are both from 1977.

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