Post-auction analysis - OMGs!, LOLs!, WTFs!, whatev....

[marklawd]

It was not a bidding war Mel. I placed one bid a couple of hours before the auction closed and went to bed.
I had no expectations of winning it.

Mark

[Mirosae]

Congrats Mark. It is a poster that truly honours the film and it's director.

[erik1925]

Although in need of some gentle and loving TLC, this original US HS (Style B) for Dumbo (1941), went for $698.00 on April 13th.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disneys-Dumbo-Movie-Poster-by-Distributor-RKO-Radio-RARE-ORIGINAL-1941-/181374941837?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4cIrX7uWhPHg0Ik6a7W2EwDrQxI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

This style certainly doesn't look to have come up for sale elsewhere very much, either. Even in this state, I think it's 

[jayn_j]

Although in need of some gentle and loving TLC, this original US HS (Style B) for Dumbo (1941), went for $698.00 on April 13th.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Disneys-Dumbo-Movie-Poster-by-Distributor-RKO-Radio-RARE-ORIGINAL-1941-/181374941837?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=4cIrX7uWhPHg0Ik6a7W2EwDrQxI%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

This style certainly doesn't look to have come up for sale elsewhere very much, either. Even in this state, I think it's 

It seems to be the wrong aspect ration for a half sheet.  Too tall.  Is it because it is shot at an angle?

[Bruce]

It seems to be the wrong aspect ration for a half sheet.  Too tall.  Is it because it is shot at an angle?

I think they shot it that way to make the image of Dumbo look MUCH larger than it is (like it occupies a greater percentage of the poster than it does). It worked!

[erik1925]

It seems to be the wrong aspect ration for a half sheet.  Too tall.  Is it because it is shot at an angle?

The seller says is measures 27.5 x 22 inches... so that sounds just about right. 

[Dread_Pirate_Mel]

It's been re-listed.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574860769&toolid=10001&campid=5337459134&customid=&icep_item=181380453138&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Ok well I've deleted my prior post, since the sale didn't go through.

[Starling]

I've noticed that Dumbo material seems to be the rarest of all the early Disney feature length films.  You see far more of SWATSD and Pinocchio.  Strange. 

[CSM]

I've noticed that Dumbo material seems to be the rarest of all the early Disney feature length films.  You see far more of SWATSD and Pinocchio.  Strange. 

Maybe because it came out just before America's entry into WW2?  I dunno...

[MoviePosterBid.com]

Snow White and Pinocchio were very popular books, Dumbo was less so

also, SW and P were major studio releases and again, Dumbo was less so and had a smaller budget

[Ari]

My fathers nickname was dumbo due to his ears, which i inherited, and it still makes him sad.

[Zorba]

My fathers nickname was dumbo due to his ears, which i inherited, and it still makes him sad.

I may call you many things in the future but I will probably never call you dumbo.

[Ari]

Thanks. 

[Zorba]

 

[CSM]

Yeah we'll just call you Dumbass 

[Ari]

DumbARSE if you please.

[Mirosae]

^ you showing off Ari? 

[Ari]

Show off dumb arse drongo is my full name.

[110x75]

Show off dumb arse drongo is my full name.

Can't get more aussie than that. 

[CSM]

Can't get more aussie than that. 

 

[Dread_Pirate_Mel]

Aren't these pretty common?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/OriginalsUnited-States-/18829/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=brokeback+mountain&_sop=3

[110x75]

I would head to ebay, purchase some of these titles, consign to Bruce and enjoy the profits, but international shipping would be killer.
Would some of you US users do that and just sent me 10% of your earnings for such a bright idea? 

[erik1925]

Someone got a good deal here, I think, for these two 1960s RR Frankenstein cards... with one being the title card. The other scene card is a real thumbs up, too. IMHO.  

[Dread_Pirate_Mel]

So who's the jerk who consigned all those Matrix International posters? 

http://www.emovieposter.com/agallery/sort/14/film_title/MATRIX/archive.html

[brude]

I would head to ebay, purchase some of these titles, consign to Bruce and enjoy the profits, but international shipping would be killer.
Would some of you US users do that and just sent me 10% of your earnings for such a bright idea? 

If I could clone Matias, I would rule the world.