Re: [MOPO] off topic but brilliant

2008-07-10 Thread Michael Wong
Hi All, I know it's not just me. Wall-E is a dead copy of Number 5 from Short Circuit (1973?). I saw the filmmaker and clips at Wondercon SF and someone asked him about the similarity to Short Circuit. He claimed ignorance of the other film, not surprising since he said he was trying to

Re: [MOPO] off topic but brilliant

2008-07-10 Thread Jeff Potokar
its like a Mini Me version of number 5... i am surprised they got away with the design..and no one complained about copyright infringement... the head/face is identical. they must have gotten some kind of permission. jeff On Jul 10, 2008, at 12:08 AM, Michael Wong wrote: Hi All, I

Re: [MOPO] off topic but brilliant

2008-07-10 Thread Craig Miller
I haven't seen WALL-E yet but I know a little something of the story. Since Short Circuit is basically our super-soldier/brain enhanced monkey/robot has gotten away and we want to get it back, no matter what or who gets hurt and takes place in contemporary society and WALL-E takes place on a

[MOPO] Zeev - please contact me

2008-07-10 Thread Henry Mazel
Zeev, Couldn't find your email address. It's about your bid on one of my items on Movieposterbid. Try my email at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) . Henry WWW.ThePosterMint.com **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area

Re: [MOPO] is ebay's DETAILED FEEDBACK RATINGS working?

2008-07-10 Thread Franc
Excellent analysis, Phil but there's one item you left out: Ebay has now made a big deal about how it offers dealers with excellent feedback reductions in their final value commissions. However with buyers checking off these boxes indiscriminately as you indicated below, it becomes virtually

Re: [MOPO] is fleabay's DETAILED FEEDBACK RATINGS working?

2008-07-10 Thread Phil Edwards
MessageI was going to pursue the Fleabay fixing of these star ratings so that few sellers could ever achieve so-called discount status, Franc, but I figured that for most MOPOers (apart from the lurking-never-post-dealer-fraternity) it would mean little to most people here. It is openly

Re: [MOPO] off topic but brilliant

2008-07-10 Thread Tom Martin
Is wall-e film out yet? I liked short circuit Johnny 5 could be interesting Michael Wong wrote: Hi All, I know it's not just me. Wall-E is a dead copy of Number 5 from Short Circuit (1973?). I saw the filmmaker and clips at Wondercon SF and someone asked him about the similarity to

Re: [MOPO] $388 for beat up Grand Prix poster on Heritage - WOW!

2008-07-10 Thread Kirby McDaniel
Speaking of CINERAMA, MovieArt will pay well for a CINERAMA edition one sheet, or larger paper, if it exists for WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE BROTHERS GRIMM, SEARCH FOR PARADISE, THIS IS CINERAMA, CINERAMA HOLIDAY, OR SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. WE ARE INTERESTED IN HEARING ABOUT ANY CINERAMA

Re: [MOPO] off topic but brilliant

2008-07-10 Thread Walton, Jeffrey
Yeah it looks like Johnny 5 but they said their inspiration came from a set of binoculars i.e. Toy Story -Original Message- From: MoPo List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Taylor Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:39 AM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: Re: [MOPO] off

[MOPO] REEL ART NEWSLETTER Over 120 items on eBay Right Now!!

2008-07-10 Thread Cory glaberson
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[MOPO] Last chance - title card from GOG on Movieposterbid

2008-07-10 Thread Henry Mazel
Only 2 bids, and going for just $20.00. Great graphics on this 1954 sci-fi card! _http://www.movieposterbid.com/itemdetl.asp?id=8512_ (http://www.movieposterbid.com/itemdetl.asp?id=8512) Henry _www.ThePostweMint.com_ (http://www.ThePostweMint.com) **Get the scoop on last

[MOPO] Can someone give me Zeev's email address?

2008-07-10 Thread Henry Mazel
Thanks. Henry www.ThePosterMint.com **Get the scoop on last night's hottest shows and the live music scene in your area - Check out TourTracker.com! (http://www.tourtracker.com?NCID=aolmus0005000112) Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com

Re: [MOPO] Autographed posters

2008-07-10 Thread Susan Heim
Hey Roger, Just in case things don't work out with your day job, I think there's a future for you on Ebay. Your signings look very similar to those on that original Godfather poster I framed last week that came with an authentic certificate of authenticity. The guy didn't care that it only

[MOPO] Check Out Movie Poster Banned In U.S. (Not Selling, Just Showing)

2008-07-10 Thread Rixposterz
Hi, Everyone, Thought you might want to take a look at the latest one sheet banned in the United States. Here's the link. Obviously, it's the poster on the left.. Rick rixposterz

[MOPO] FA: HERITAGE VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER SIGNATURE AUCTION BEGINS TOMORROW - LAST CHANCE TO SET UP PHONE BIDDING!

2008-07-10 Thread Petty, John - 1283
HERITAGE VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER SIGNATURE AUCTION BEGINS TOMORROW - LAST CHANCE TO SET UP PHONE BIDDING! Sessions One and Two of the latest Heritage Vintage Movie Poster Signature Auctionhttp://www.ha.com/MoviePosters will be held tomorrow, July 11, in Dallas, Texas. Session One begins at 1 pm

[MOPO] FA CLOSING LOST IN A BIG CITY Orig 1923 US 1-SHT NEAR MINT! HORROR! 40 AUCTIONS!

2008-07-10 Thread Rixposterz
Hi, all, Just wanted to mention I have 40 Auctions closing WITHIN 6 TO 8 HOURS, including some REALLY hard to find material (in the case of this 1923 1-Sheet, close to IMPOSSIBLE to find!) I've had it in my collection for over 20 years and have decided to part with it. I also have LOTS

[MOPO] FA: 9 silent-era posters - 1-sheets 3-sheets

2008-07-10 Thread abe
Dear friends, Last night I listed some new posters for auction. Each item starts at 99 cents without reserve. Direct links to each poster are below. Thanks for your interest. best, abe ebay seller id: (abe) In the Name of Love 25 Ricardo Cortez, Greta Nissen 1sh

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2008-07-10 Thread Rudy Franchi
There's nothing new about fake Hollywood signatures. Charging $ for them is the late 20th Century twist. On an average Saturday taping of Antiques Roadshow, the three appraisers at the collectibles table will see literally dozens of albums from the 30s and 40s. Each is filled with small

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2008-07-10 Thread Tom Martin
Rudy- Your not in Kansas anymore. No wait... You are in KansasIm mystified. Whitchita was the home of Pizza Hut I think so plan to see plenty of signed Pizza boxes.:) As for posters I think there should be as National screen was in MO.. and there should be plenty hideing in

[MOPO] FA: Our Auctions close Sunday Evening

2008-07-10 Thread Sean Linkenback
Just wanted to send out a friendly reminder that our nearly 200 items on eBay right now close Sunday evening. As of this writing there is still truly something for everyone and every price range, and if you haven't taken a look yet there are tons of bargains. Of course I hope you'll use this

[MOPO] Judi Weaver.. Please email me

2008-07-10 Thread Richard Halegua Comic Art
Judi I have stuff here for you.. please email me Rich Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List

Re: [MOPO] Autographed posters

2008-07-10 Thread Roger Kim
Sue, I'm looking forward to my new career! Were you too polite to tell your customer that his signatures were worthless? I guess it's better to let him believe they're real, so he can go on enjoying his poster. I recently bought a Prisoner video poster from the guy that sells Patrick