Hello Xenites!
It's been a while, hasn't it? Days are just too short for all the things one must do! I haven't been able to post about eBay stuff for a while, but this week I HAD to do it. So let's not wait any longer!
What Xena items are on eBay this week?
- SILVER SCREEN ORIGINAL CHAKRAM
> Manufacturer: Silver Screen / Todd's Costumes
> Number: Not numbered
> COA: Included
> Price: $270 plus shipping
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Opinion: I recently added a lot of information about this kind of chakram in the third part of my Chakram Comparisons (you can red it
here). There's not much left to say. This one is certainly cheap, and comes with all the extras like the wooden plaque (listing notes it's scratched) and the cool box.
- TODD'S COSTUMES SPLITTING CHAKRAM #106
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> Number: 0106/3000
> COA: Included
> Price: $650 plus shipping
> Opinion: This is a very cool piece, and kind of rare. Although in theory 3000 units were made, a low-numbered Todd's splitting chakram is not something you see everyday. Maybe that explains why it's selling for such a high price! The listing states "the two halves are precisely aligned, joining easily and securely using super strong Neodymium, rare-earth magnets" and "the edges are blunted for safety, but the the tapered points are needle sharp". Those are certainly a couple of very interesting things to take into account if you're going to bid on this beauty.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261536007090
- TODD'S COSTUMES XENA WHIP
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> Number: Not mentioned
> COA: Not mentioned
> Price: $380 plus shipping
> Opinion: From the very same seller there's also this cool leather Xena whip. Not as rare as other replicas, but I suspect this one is part of the first run produced many years ago (and thus more valuable). Not 100% sure, though. Compared to other Xena whips seen on eBay recently (a Creation whip sold not too long ago, and those are way rarer) this one is a bit expensive. On the bright side, the state of conservation seems optimal, and it comes with the original purple paper we all love ;)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261537676135
- CREATION ENT XENA SWORD #??
> Manufacturer: Creation Ent
> Number: Not mentioned
> COAs: Not mentioned
> Price: $650 plus shipping (or Buy Now for $1,200)
> Opinion: Who doesn't LOVE these swords? This one is quite expensive for a replica without COA, but that's a subjective appreciation. These are very rare swords after all, identical to the one Xena used in the series (let's remember it's made by the same Prop Masters of New Zealand). Things to note? The paui: just how I love them. Bright blue and green. Gorgeous!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181470559811
- STUNT? GABRIELLE PROP? STAFF
> Character: Gabrielle or Gabrielle's stunt double
> Material: Wood? Twine. Leather. Fur.
> Papers: Not mentioned
> Price: $275 plus shipping
> Opinion: Tricky piece. Is it real? It could be. Is it fake? It could be too. There's no mention of any kind of COA. actually, info in the listing is very scarce. If it were real, it would be a stunt's, because it lacks the trademark purple-red-yellow fabric in the middle. It also should be noted proportions are completely off -the relative length of the twine area respect the exposed wood should be way different. A factor that neither gives too much credibility is the fact the seller has only one review so far, (s)he is apparently very new to eBay. Be very careful with this one guys.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121387679346
- BRUTUS PROP GAUNTLETS
> Character: Brutus (David Franklin)
> Material: Resin?
> Papers: Not mentioned
> Price: $75 plus shipping
> Opinion: Same seller. Same lack of information. No photos/shots of the actor with the gauntlets are provided. There's also no mention about the material of the gauntlets. Are they resin? Metal? We don't know. The only info is about the box: it has a lock, and the key is included.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121388019285
- XENA'S FIN JAPANESE SANDALS
> Character: Xena in S6 "Friend in Need"
> Material: Wood. Fabric. Metal.
> Papers: COA from It's a Wrap!
> Price: $500 plus shipping
> Opinion: Now this is how things are done! Cheri is a renamed Xenite, and she certainly knows how to sell things :) These are the sandals Xena wore in FIN, during the flashbacks after Akemi's death (those shots in which she had the hair short and accidentally burned the city... and we all know the consequences). Cheri's asking for a very high amount, but I'd say these sandals are pretty unique, right? They practically killed Xena themselves! lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111413209524
- ARES' ARMY PROP BOW
> Character: Ares Army
> Material: Wood. Leather. Metal.
> Papers: Turners Auction
> Price: 455.32 € / $615.11 plus shipping
> Opinion: From the Fox and Unicorn's vault, a cool bow that belonged to Ares' army (that's vague...). Like always, very cool and very expensive. Also as usual, all info in german!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331242350827
- DRAGON DAGGER?
> Character: Unknown
> Material: Metal. Leather?
> Papers: Not mentioned
> Price: $150 plus shipping (or Buy Now for $500)
> Opinion: Sigh. Another unidentified "prop", with no information, and from a brand new eBayer. Could it be real? I don't remember seeing this dagger anywhere in the series, but that's normal. So yes, it could be real. It could be a scam too. Here as well, be careful!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221494911114
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Wow! You won't say there are no cool items this week right?
I hope to keep up the rhythm. Stay tuned!
