Museum Replicas Blog

Halloween Already?

Miss me?

I'll be scarce for a week or so as we exhibit at the Costume and Party Expo in Houston. Sounds interesting I know, but Houston? If any one has any pull, Hawaii would be preferred...

Remember you can see us anytime at our store, just call ahead...we run background checks. Just kidding, but not really. 800-883-8838, plus at Dragon Con in Atlanta and Comic Con in San Diego. We'd love to meet you and you and you, not you, you and you. Plan ahead these things sell out fasssssst.

Products
We like suggestions and get some of our best from you, feel free to bug retail for a product or line you've seen. You never know, we may pick it up or make it. As an example we'll be expanding greatly our Cold Steel line per your demand.

Licensed
Thanks so much for all the kind feedback on our licensed items, the fact that you come to us and buy them shows your good taste and we're honored you would choose us as your source.

Talk at ya.
-RC

Labels: cold steel, comic con, Dragon con, halloween expo, houston

So here we are again and loving every minute of it!

SDCC:
We know tickets are scarce and even if you could find one you may not be able to go. We feel your pain and will be updating our website with pre-order pages for cool items like Star Wars that will debut at the Con. Each year we'll try to bring a bit more of the show to you at home.

A small reward for visiting us though will come in the form of a Museum Replicas gift card. We'll be giving them out FREE to anyone coming by our booth (one per person, yeah I see you plotting...) which will have a value anywhere from $10-$100, no choice. Kinda like playing the lottery except everyone wins. It's good on any purchase until used up and is even good on your pre-orders!

WOW Progress Report:
There are some Horde & Alliance tabards and battle flags ready to roll for this fall and possibly a weapon or two. Fun for all ages, stay tuned and we'll keep you updated right here.

ACC & MRL:
If you happen to be new to us (which I can't imagine since we've been around since 1943 and in the US since 1971) don't forget to contact our Atlanta Cutlery / Museum Replicas catalogue companies to get some free catalogs sent out to you. We really do some amazing historical clothing for men & women, weapons, armor, etc. and the catalogues cover periods from early Greece through WWII. That includes the Crusades, Vikings, Renaissance and much more. Call 800-883-8838- wow, we cover the call too? Guess your excuses just got used up.
-RC

Labels: catalog, comic con, gift cards, world of warcraft, WOW

San Diego Comic Con & Other News

Did you miss us? We told you we'd be back and hope you find our little info source a good daily fix not only for our products, but with news of all sorts that is mostly relevant.

NEWS:
We are proud to announce our latest partnership with Paramount Pictures! We have secured the license for props and clothing/costumes from the classic Braveheart and Sleepy Hollow hits. Yes, we know a few things have drifted out through the years, but you'd be surprised when you do your homework how, ah, not entirely accurate they are in either design, materials or both.

If you want what Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp or Christina Ricci really wore (in the movie that is) you'll get it here. Plus Simon Atherton, the prop armorer who did the set work for Braveheart, has worked hand-in-hand with us to make our sword the best and most definitive version available. FREEDOM!

We didn't fully realize how cool all the outfits were in these movies and we couldn't wait to get our hands on this project. The Sleepy Hollow items are great for Victorian and Steampunk as well. Coming late 2009. Don't make me send the headless horseman after you, just buy the stuff alright?

San Diego:

If you didn't get your ticket for Comic Con in San Diego July 22-26 this year you can't get it now either. It sold out ages ago, but at least let me tell you what you would have seen if you could go:

MARVEL - Tony Stark's RT unit (light-up "heart"), his Iron Man 03 helmet and Hugh Jackman's incredible leather motorcycle jacket & dog tag from X-1. Each replica made absolutely real, in authentic materials and cool as $#$%^!

STAR WARS - fully approved outfits for pre-sale, yep they'll see their debut. Imperial Officers (green & black), Obi-wan, Luke, Padme and some teases as well.

CONAN - our newest polyurethane armor and weapons made specifically for the greatest barbarian of all time! The first, one and only officially licensed Conan set endorsed by the Robert E. Howard Estate. Whooooooo!

Of course you'll see more as well if you're one of the lucky ones to make it out, but best of all you get the chance to meet our great staff including me. Who wouldn't want that? At our booth you'll meet Pradeep & Ranit Windlass, two owners of the Windlass companies, Dave DiPietro Products & Marketing Director and Robin Chaudhuri VP of Licensing and National Sales Manager. Booth 2913N in the Lucasfilm pavilion, but enough about us...

Have a grrreat weekend.
-RC

Labels: braveheart, comic con, conan the barbarian, Iron Man, marvel, sleepy hollow, steampunk

More Comic Con Fun & Sneak Peeks

How about that? That's the Iron Man Mark I on loan from Stark Industries and Stan Winston Studios. Who wouldn't want a piece of this movie making prowess, we know we do and we'll be bringing it to you along with the other props from the movie around the May release date.

That Thor helm and Infinity gauntlet are pretty sweet as well. Who knew the power of the universe would lie with us. Wow, that's a lot of pressure...

More pics to come!

Labels: comic con, infinity, Iron Man, marvel, thanos, Thor

Comic Con Mayhem!

Don't make me come over there Persian! Hey wait, get back here...I can't run...I'm just a mannequin, damn.

This...is...Sparta!!! Actually it's part of our booth at Comic Con. Plus our very own fun-in-the-sun Dave DiPietro being serious as usual. Honest, you should see him when he's zany, it's not a pretty picture. That's the Infinity Gauntlet next to our Spartan and Cyclops visor to the left of Dave.

See all this (yes, Dave will be there) and more at the upcoming Dragon Con. Don't say we never gave you a chance. East coast, check. West coast, check. Hey, that makes us equal opportunity coasters.

Labels: 300, comic con, cyclops, Dragon con, spartan

Comic Con 2007

Wow, I hope they're standing in line to see me, uh I mean us! Sold out for the first time ever, Comic Con was a huge success, and we want to thank all you fanatics who visited our booth and for the patience the rest of you showed being dragged along for the ride.

For those of you who couldn't make it, I don't have to tell you how much fun and excitement and great times and all the cool new stuff you missed...do I? (By the way, how do you feel now?) As usual, there were phenomenal products- most from our booth, amazing costumes, beautiful women and handsome men (I suppose).

Start planning your trip for 2008, we'll be there and we fully expect to run into you for more product fun and hectic good times. Geeks unite! Remember, if you missed us, you'll get a second chance at Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA Aug. 31-Sept 3, see you soon. Or visit us at www.windlassstudios.com

Labels: collectibles, comic con, Dragon con, replicas, windlass studios

They're heeeere...

Well, my Jury Duty is now complete and it's not as easy as it looks. Those of you who've been on criminal cases know what I mean.

Anyway, we're off to ComicCon and you better get out there or at least get those tickets soon, because it's nearly sold out.

You'll be the first to see our new Marvel line, Frank Miller's 300 line, teasers for World of Warcraft and other items. If that doesn't excite you, well then that Viagra booth may have your name on it.

Not only do you get a first peek at these cool new collectibles, but you'll be among the first to order them and get show special pricing. It's a great chance to meet the staff, harass them and talk shop. Really, harass them. I won't be there, so do your worst. (Don't tell them I said that.)

Labels: comic con, frank miller, marvel, warcraft

Windlass Studios & Comic Con right around the corner...

Join us for Comic Con out in San Diego if you can, you won't regret it. You'll see our latest prototypes from various licenses and get sneak peeks at future concepts. Hey you can even talk to us! Unfortunately, I won't be there (with Uncle Sam needing me for Jury Duty and all), but you'll probably have a good time anyway.

If you're in the mood for some light reading (bloody, graphic, adventurous, magical, etc.) make sure you visit our friends at Dark Horse Comics. Some of the best titles around like Star Wars, 300 and Hellboy to name a few. Now for something completely different.

Hope you had a great weekend visiting our newest divisions website...what, you don't know about it?

It's still being tweaked, but you can sneak a peak at http://www.windlassstudios.com/

Windlass Studios is our license division and really takes showing our items off seriously. Enjoy.

Labels: comic con, Dark Horse, windlass

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Halloween Already?

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

So here we are again and loving every minute of it!

Friday, July 10, 2009

San Diego Comic Con & Other News

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

More Comic Con Fun & Sneak Peeks

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Comic Con Mayhem!

Monday, July 30, 2007

Comic Con 2007

Monday, July 23, 2007

They're heeeere...

Monday, July 2, 2007

Windlass Studios & Comic Con right around the corner...