Hey girls and boys!
Amanda, a fellow Xenite, has asked me to share the news that she's letting go some items from her collection. Let's take a look at what she's selling:
- XENA CLONING SUITCASE PROP
First of all, Amanda's offering this one-of-a-kind piece: Xena's Cloning Suitcase, as seen in the S6 episodes "Send In The Clones" and "Soul Possession". This piece comes with its It's a Wrap! COA.
The suitcase has two compartments: one for the rusty modern-day chakram (not included), and another with 2 vials containing Gabrielle and Xena's hair! These are the samples that Alti and her scientist use to clone Xena and Gabrielle in the episode --and in theory come from Lucy Lawless and Renée O'Connor themselves!
The suitcase was also used in the episode "Soul Possession", when present-day Gabrielle and Xena (in Joxer's body) come back from their honeymoon. You can see Joxer grab it from the car with all the tags on it.
- CHAKRAM TOY PROTOTYPE
Next in the list is this unique item: the prototype used to create the short-lived (and sought after) toy line of Xena's chakram!
This prototype is a hard plastic casting that has been tested and show some wear. Size is 9 7/8 in diameter. Plus, Amanda tells me that it was used for promotional purposes, and that it was also taken to conferences and meetings when promoting the line.
- BLUE RESIN KATANA PROP
Finally, we have a very rare production used prop from the finale episodes of Xena: a Higuchi milicia katana, similar to Gabrielle's dragon katana.
This piece is made of hard resin and real blue fabric, and shows signs of wear and use. Amanda tells me she acquired it from the well-known collector Xenasbard, and that it has always been displayed with care, preserved exactly as she received it.
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If interested, get in touch with Amanda at:
onesweetangel89@hotmail.com
Stay well people!
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My Collection (XII): Xena's Rusty "present day" Chakram
Hey again!
To complete the pieces that I've been recently showing on Facebook, I also bring you another new item of my collection: Xena's rusty chakram as seen in the S6 episode "Send In The Clones".
This is the "real" chakram that Alti gives to Xena's clone in the present day, all dirty and rusty. I don't know why, it always fascinated me!
A friend, Epiphane David, provided the two "virgin" unpainted chakrams, and I took care of the whole weathering process. It was quite an experiment, but it was super-fun, and I think both chakrams ended up great!
Here you have some more photos:
To complete the pieces that I've been recently showing on Facebook, I also bring you another new item of my collection: Xena's rusty chakram as seen in the S6 episode "Send In The Clones".
This is the "real" chakram that Alti gives to Xena's clone in the present day, all dirty and rusty. I don't know why, it always fascinated me!
A friend, Epiphane David, provided the two "virgin" unpainted chakrams, and I took care of the whole weathering process. It was quite an experiment, but it was super-fun, and I think both chakrams ended up great!
Here you have some more photos:
And finally, a photo of the episode, for comparison.
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| Photo credit: AUSXIP |
PS: If you like Xena prop and replicas, and want to share or discuss about your stuff, feel free to join our new Facebook group: Xena Prop Masters!
Battle on!
Battle on!
My Collection (XI): Xena's Breastplate, Gauntlets & Armbands
Hello people!
I wanted to show you very quickly a couple of items from my collection that I've been sharing over in the Xena Prop Treasures Facebook page.
These newest pieces of mine are all part of Xena's armor: her iconic breastplate, gauntlets and armbands! Here's the ensemble:
The materials are genuine copper and leather, exactly like the armor seen onscreen! And I must say, apart from gorgeous, these pieces are very special to me, because I personally did all the leather parts and rivets.
I leave you a couple of pics of the "making of" :)
PS: If you like Xena prop and replicas, and want to share or discuss about your stuff, feel free to join our new Facebook group: Xena Prop Masters!
Stay safe, everyone!
I wanted to show you very quickly a couple of items from my collection that I've been sharing over in the Xena Prop Treasures Facebook page.
These newest pieces of mine are all part of Xena's armor: her iconic breastplate, gauntlets and armbands! Here's the ensemble:
The materials are genuine copper and leather, exactly like the armor seen onscreen! And I must say, apart from gorgeous, these pieces are very special to me, because I personally did all the leather parts and rivets.
I leave you a couple of pics of the "making of" :)
PS: If you like Xena prop and replicas, and want to share or discuss about your stuff, feel free to join our new Facebook group: Xena Prop Masters!
Stay safe, everyone!
Friday, April 24, 2020
Xena Trilogy Costumes - Design Sheets
Hello Xenites!
Thanks to the blog Costumes Urbaines I have found a very rare piece of Xena history: the original costume designs done for the Hercules episodes in which Xena first appeared!
These designs come from Hercules & Xena - The Legendary Wikia, and are allegedly made by costume designer Barbara Darragh. And what's more interesting, they are NOT made for Lucy Lawless, but for the actress Vanessa Angel (who was originally cast as Xena). How amazing is that?
If you take a closer look, you'll see Xena was meant to sport a bat necklace. Which (as my friend and fellow Xenite Doug from Xena Warrior Replicas pointed out), actually exists!
That has led us to realize that Xena's "evil" armor was supposed to be all bat-themed. The shoulder-guards (which I had always thought were dragon wings) are actually BAT wings! Mind-blowing.
If you need further proof, see how the costume's corset also has a bat medallion -- at the very bottom of the belly!
There's always something new to learn, don't you all agree?
If interested, you can find other similar costume designs in the following link:
https://hercules-xena.fandom.com/wiki/Costume_Design?fbclid=IwAR2y8WTSrnzzhmyeoSpm6EraifDrQWmvqHBpaHcWkG9vFm46eZ7TgIU18I8
PS: Of course, my thanks also to our third Musketeer, Epiphane David! :)
Thanks to the blog Costumes Urbaines I have found a very rare piece of Xena history: the original costume designs done for the Hercules episodes in which Xena first appeared!
These designs come from Hercules & Xena - The Legendary Wikia, and are allegedly made by costume designer Barbara Darragh. And what's more interesting, they are NOT made for Lucy Lawless, but for the actress Vanessa Angel (who was originally cast as Xena). How amazing is that?
If you take a closer look, you'll see Xena was meant to sport a bat necklace. Which (as my friend and fellow Xenite Doug from Xena Warrior Replicas pointed out), actually exists!
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| See it here at Yourprops.com |
That has led us to realize that Xena's "evil" armor was supposed to be all bat-themed. The shoulder-guards (which I had always thought were dragon wings) are actually BAT wings! Mind-blowing.
If you need further proof, see how the costume's corset also has a bat medallion -- at the very bottom of the belly!
![]() |
| Also at Yourprops.com |
If interested, you can find other similar costume designs in the following link:
https://hercules-xena.fandom.com/wiki/Costume_Design?fbclid=IwAR2y8WTSrnzzhmyeoSpm6EraifDrQWmvqHBpaHcWkG9vFm46eZ7TgIU18I8
PS: Of course, my thanks also to our third Musketeer, Epiphane David! :)
Thursday, April 16, 2020
PODCAST - Xena at the Te Papa Museum
Hello friends!
I just came across this very interesting podcast, done by the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. It's all about their amazing Xena costume, and most importantly, counts with the collaboration of N'gila Dickson: the main mind behind the awesome costumes of XWP, and Xena's in particular.
N'gila also designed all the costumes from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and won an Oscar for her work. She's no doubt incredibly talented!
I leave you the podcast link below:
https://soundcloud.com/te_papa/ours-ep-15-xena-costume-web-version
It's only 6 min long, so you'll hear it in a jiffy!
Battle on!
I just came across this very interesting podcast, done by the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. It's all about their amazing Xena costume, and most importantly, counts with the collaboration of N'gila Dickson: the main mind behind the awesome costumes of XWP, and Xena's in particular.
N'gila also designed all the costumes from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and won an Oscar for her work. She's no doubt incredibly talented!
I leave you the podcast link below:
https://soundcloud.com/te_papa/ours-ep-15-xena-costume-web-version
It's only 6 min long, so you'll hear it in a jiffy!
Battle on!
Monday, March 30, 2020
Xena at the Smithsonian (part III)
Hello everyone!
I hope you're doing ok during these weird times! In the meantime, here in confinement, I wanted to share these images that I found online, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1299828
Just look at ALL those awesome details!
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Cheers! :)
I hope you're doing ok during these weird times! In the meantime, here in confinement, I wanted to share these images that I found online, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1299828
Just look at ALL those awesome details!
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Cheers! :)
Friday, October 4, 2019
Alexander's AMAZING Xena Costume replica
Hello friends,
Long overdue, I wanted to share with you the marvels that Alexander (a fellow Xenite and amazing craftsman) has been developing. During the past few months, he's been creating a replica of Xena's costume for his wife's cosplay --using real leather and real copper to make every piece from scratch. And let me tell you: the results are incredible!
If you want to contact Alexander (he's open to commissions) here's his Facebook page and his e-mail address:
willmackenziepiprer@gmail.com
But enough talking: let his work talk for itself! First of all, the making-of...
Have a great weekend! :)
Long overdue, I wanted to share with you the marvels that Alexander (a fellow Xenite and amazing craftsman) has been developing. During the past few months, he's been creating a replica of Xena's costume for his wife's cosplay --using real leather and real copper to make every piece from scratch. And let me tell you: the results are incredible!
If you want to contact Alexander (he's open to commissions) here's his Facebook page and his e-mail address:
willmackenziepiprer@gmail.com
But enough talking: let his work talk for itself! First of all, the making-of...
He's even made a chakram!
And now some beauty shots!
Have a great weekend! :)
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