Hey everyone!
It's been a while since I last did one of these. It's about time that I started doing them again, don't you think? So let's start and take a look at the Xena props and replicas we can find right now on eBay!
- AMAZON "HELICON" SWORD PROP
> Character: Amazon Warrior or Queen in S6 "To Helicon and Back"
> Material: Resin (with metal rod inside)
> Papers: COA from Turners
> Price: $499.99 plus shipping
> Opinion: This kind of sword was used as the trademark Amazon weapon in the episode "To Helicon and Back" - and the color differentiated the rank of the warrior. From memory I reckon seeing only the different queens using these swords, but I'm not 100% sure. I do remember that Gab's was honey yellow, and this one is black, so it's not hers. Anyhow, whomever it might have belonged to, this prop shows visible wear from its set use. It comes from collector Otsillac - which always means it's always legit and usually also a bit pricey.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141589880712
- PROP SQUID HELMET
> Character: Several characters in several episodes
> Material: Foam rubber
> Papers: Not included
> Price: $139.99 plus shipping (or Buy Now for $199.99)
> Opinion: The listing doesn't include the COA nor info about the episodes in which the prop have been used, but I'm pretty sure I've seen this kind of helmet in some episode - I think perhaps on Hercules? Please let me know if you recognize this from somewhere!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231494246892
- GOLDEN BRACELET PROP
> Character: Uknown
> Material: Foam rubber
> Papers: Included
> Price: $0.99 (already $10.50) plus shipping
> Opinion: Nice jewelry prop, although not much information about its origins. The seller says it comes with COA but doesn't specify - however I believe it's a Turners COA. Very affordable!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111607886377
- CREATION ENT YIN YANG CHAKRAM #406
> Manufacturer: Creation Entertainment
> Number: 406/500
> COA: Included
> Price: $400 plus shipping
> Opinion: What is there left to say about a piece like this? :) Late edition, so it has the NZ stamp (visible in the photo). On the other hand, later numbers had a quite good color scheme and weathering, far better done that some of the midline numbers. Price is reasonable, but for some reason the price of Creation Y&Y chakrams has been dropping as of late.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271787944243
- CREATION ENT GABRIELLE STAFF #338
> Manufacturer: Creation Entertainment
> Number: 338/500
> COA: Included
> Price: $400 plus shipping
> Opinion: Demand for Creation staffs tends to put prices around $200-300, so this one might be tagged as "overpriced". All things considered, this particular staff doesn't seem to be as accurate as earlier numbers, so you might want to consider waiting for a better opportunity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271787943897
- TODD'S YIN YANG CHAKRAM #495
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> Number: 495/1000
> COA: Included
> Price: $215 plus shipping (only USA), or Make Offer
> Opinion: I know some of you were trying to find one of these, so this is a good opportunity! Price's not bad at all, and it includes the COA (although the number is not visible in the pics - is that a 4 hundred something?). The chakram looks to be midline judging from the colors.
>> EDIT: Seller told me the number is 495.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111611172521
- TODD'S Y&Y CHAKRAM #? + ORIGINAL CHAKRAM #?
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> Numbers: ??/1000
> COA: Included
> Price: $400 plus shipping (only USA), or Make Offer
> Opinion: Same seller, two other chakrams. This is a good deal, because you can get both chakrams at once. My only "but" is the shipping (only USA) which leaves all of us foreigners out unless you have some friend or family member in the US. Numbers are not clear here either - 4 hundred something and 6 hundred something? What do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111611141516
- TODD'S XENA KNEE GUARDS REPLICA(S)
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> COA: Not mentioned
> Price: $99.95 plus shipping
> Opinion: Todd's Costumes has listed several pairs of Xena knee guards. This one is the cheapest (probably because the leather color doesn't much 100%). If you don't like that detail and don't mind to spend more, you can check their other listings to take a look at the other different pairs.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251860208463
- LEATHER AMAZON SHEATH REPLICA
> Manufacturer: Todd's Costumes
> COA: Not mentioned
> Price: $89.95 plus shipping
> Opinion: This is an interesting piece. Similarly to the knee guards, there are several different amazon sheath replicas for sale, also for different prices - I guess that depending on the finish? I'm not sure because the photo is always the same. If interested you should ask for photos of the specific piece, as in my experience the promotional photo and the real thing can be quite different.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251860208463
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Wow, that felt good :)
Feel free to comment and stay tuned for more. Cheers!
