While I'm not really a fan of the movie and don't collect much on the title, since no one else answered, I guess I'll pass on what little I know about the poster...
I don't believe the bike poster was exactly 27 by 41. Your measurements sound correct (the reprint is a tiny bit smaller than that, I think), but the two are very close in size. They are very close in print quality too. So, you can't really tell the difference from small internet photos, you need close-ups or to see the poster personally to make sure it's real. Over the years, I've heard rumours of print-runs anywhere from 100 to 1,000. The middle or higher end is probably more correct, as there are far more of them around than you would expect if the lower number was the correct one. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that there were 2 different print runs (and multiple print runs on the repros too). I once owned one that had been personally donated to a charity auction by Spielberg, but it was mounted on board. So, that part (about him giving them out) is correct. I doubt they were ever intended for the public, or to be displayed. The story about them being gifts for the crew is probably at least somewhat correct. It's quite common for producers and directors to give out gifts to the cast/crew when a movie wraps. Cheers, Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: Douglas Ball To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:31 AM Subject: [MOPO] E.T. Bicycle 1sh. ? What is the true story behind the E.T. bicycle style poster? The rumor is that Spielberg had made up 27 x41 versions that he passed out personally. These I understand are extremely hard to find??? I just bought one from a MOPO dealer which stated it was guaranteed 27 x 41, but was really 26 3/4 x 40 1/2. rumor is that these posters where made for first release, but never really released??? I also believe Dan Rickard had something on his site years ago about there being a reprint??? Does anyone really know the truth or strong opinion about this poster? Thanks, Doug Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1765 - Release Date: 11/3/2008 4:59 PM Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
