Author Topic: Star Wars posters! (Read 674830 times)

brude · « **Reply #1300 on:** September 05, 2014, 06:55:47 PM »

Quote from: Undead on September 05, 2014, 06:20:22 PM

Long story short this is the poster for the Royal Premier in London 1980. One day before Empire was released publicly on May 21st there was a premier and party held for charity. This was dubbed Empire Day aka the Royal Premier. Needless to say since it was only one theater and one day and to the best of my knowledge invite only to get in, not 100% sure on that part, there were not many posters printed. I have seen the programs come up for sale but not the posters. If I remember right I have seen a picture of a quad for this as well but do not quote me on that.

I naturally am the under bidder.

Nice informative post.
Under bidder? Damn, I was pulling for you, man.

marklawd · « **Reply #1301 on:** September 05, 2014, 07:06:49 PM »

Yes, very interesting and sorry you didn't win it.

Mark

Undead · « **Reply #1302 on:** September 05, 2014, 09:10:20 PM »

Quote from: brude on September 05, 2014, 06:55:47 PM

Nice informative post.
Under bidder? Damn, I was pulling for you, man.

Appreciated to all who were routing for me.

If the new owner is a true collector I say congratulations. Don't hide it let people see and know about it.

If it was bought by a dealer or hoarder I say... insert expletive here.

erik1925 · « **Reply #1303 on:** September 05, 2014, 10:32:33 PM »

Another that was routing for you here, Mike.

And a great informational post, too, as Ted mentioned.

Sorry you didnt get it. It should have found its spot in the Undead Collection.

Tob · « **Reply #1304 on:** September 06, 2014, 01:59:56 AM »

Thanks for that info, Undead...very interesting.

I think we can all empathise how it feels to be the under bidder on a wanted piece...it stings

originalcinemaposters · « **Reply #1305 on:** September 06, 2014, 04:50:18 AM »

Apologies again, I was going to bid before I posted but figured it was out already.
Sorry if I lost that poster for you

Paul

paul waines · « **Reply #1306 on:** September 06, 2014, 05:49:08 AM »

I was watching it to bid on, and still did; But I didn't go as high as Mike eventually did..

So, who won it...? I'm looking at you Mark..

marklawd · « **Reply #1307 on:** September 06, 2014, 06:00:36 AM »

Not me.

Mark

Mirosae · « **Reply #1308 on:** September 06, 2014, 08:14:08 AM »

".****s" won.

originalcinemaposters · « **Reply #1309 on:** September 06, 2014, 08:38:33 AM »

that's not me either!

paul waines · « **Reply #1310 on:** September 06, 2014, 08:47:20 AM »

Quote from: Mirosae on September 06, 2014, 08:14:08 AM

".****s" won.

Where did you spot that..?

Mirosae · « **Reply #1311 on:** September 06, 2014, 09:07:51 AM »

You can see the high bidder's initials on you iPhone or Android. You can't see it on your computer.

paul waines · « **Reply #1312 on:** September 06, 2014, 11:02:48 AM »

Most odd, did it give the feedback amount that buyer has?

Huey Dewey · « **Reply #1313 on:** September 06, 2014, 11:15:32 AM »

Very nice, very collectible. I thought it would have gone for a bit more, maybe £400 - £500. I wasn't bidding.

Mirosae · « **Reply #1314 on:** September 06, 2014, 01:00:39 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on September 06, 2014, 11:02:48 AM

Most odd, did it give the feedback amount that buyer has?

No. Just the initials.

Undead · « **Reply #1315 on:** October 09, 2014, 06:14:00 PM »

Not sure if anyone here has access to and can help or not but figured it would be a good place to start asking around.

I am looking for a decent image(s) of the a Star Wars first advance mylar shipping crate. If anyone should happen to own one of these beyond rare gems please pm me and I will be happy to explain what I would like to use it for. If you do not know what it is I will explain that in more detail at a future date.

For those that know my past SW history, yes I am writing again.

jedgerley · « **Reply #1316 on:** October 09, 2014, 07:03:45 PM »

Quote from: Undead on October 09, 2014, 06:14:00 PM

Not sure if anyone here has access to and can help or not but figured it would be a good place to start asking around.

I am looking for a decent image(s) of the a Star Wars first advance mylar shipping crate. If anyone should happen to own one of these beyond rare gems please pm me and I will be happy to explain what I would like to use it for. If you do not know what it is I will explain that in more detail at a future date.

For those that know my past SW history, yes I am writing again.

Image courstesy of Cinemastersomebody

oh Cinemasterbator

Undead · « **Reply #1317 on:** October 09, 2014, 07:14:18 PM »

Thanks but looking for the original crate it was shipped in not the poster itself.

erik1925 · « **Reply #1318 on:** October 09, 2014, 07:24:14 PM »

They came in crates?

And not boxes?

jedgerley · « **Reply #1319 on:** October 09, 2014, 08:02:24 PM »

Oh the create itself. They couldn't be rolled efficiently because the mylar would separate.

Undead · « **Reply #1320 on:** October 09, 2014, 08:56:17 PM »

They can be shipped rolled but it needs to be in a very wide tube to be done safely.

The first round of posters were shipped rolled in regular 2" or so tubes to theaters. As soon as they were received the theater owners reported that the mylar was separating from the paper backing or they were getting what looks like creases in the surface which nearly every example now has. This is where the mylar would bunch up creating the lines on the surface even though the paper backing is still smooth for those that are not familiar with them. To rectify this the remaining mylars were shipped in a wooden crate before being replaced with the all paper second advance which would be the first theatrical poster to have what would be the permanent type face logo that we are all familiar with. A few of these crates have surfaced over the years but they are exceedingly rare. I was never fortunate enough to obtain one but did have shots of one that turned up for sale in the mid 90's. These images have since been lost during a hard drive crash years ago hence the request for images if anyone should have some.

erik1925 · « **Reply #1321 on:** October 09, 2014, 09:41:14 PM »

Thanks for the info, Mike.

eatbrie · « **Reply #1322 on:** November 07, 2014, 10:07:19 AM »

Finally got my pair of Star Wars B1s. Rolled. Mint.

Still so many more to get

T

Crazy Vick · « **Reply #1323 on:** November 07, 2014, 10:30:30 AM »

Mirosae · « **Reply #1324 on:** November 07, 2014, 10:48:58 AM »

Very nice..

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