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Kangaroo animatronics and puppets

posted 16 years ago by Sandol70
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Hi everyone, maybe a strange question but I'm serious - I was just wondering -- do film companies actually sell props, accessories, requisites and stuff, for example years after a movie was shot? Or do those accesories rot inside some sort of archive and are just collecting dust?

I'm just asking because I would be really be interested to buy one of the (four) kangaroo animatronics / puppets of the movie, made by Neal Scanlan / Underdown Productions (see IMDb credits).

I'm sure they would cost quite an amount of money and are not easy to get one hands on prop like that (without a direct connection to Jerry Bruckheimer *grins*) and that IMDb is not the best contact point for such a question, but I'm trying nevertheless.

Does anybody have an idea or experience with stuff like that? I'm sure on IMDb forums are some movie fans around who have more knowledge about that.

Thanks for any tips and cheers!

[–] beadgirl36 16 years ago

Periodically, movie props, wardrobe, and accessories are placed on sale, often in Hollywood (Los Angeles), CA. I live in L.A., and I have seen these sales (and sometimes auctions) advertised on the local news channels.

There are a few "stores" in Hollywood, Studio City, Burbank, etc., which is the greater Los Angeles area. They carry and sell this stuff all year round. Some of these have also been featured on the local news here.

I would suggest you do a google search on stores selling movie props, wardrobes, and accessories in Hollywood. I believe one of the biggest stores is on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, but I cannot remember the name of it (sorry).

Oh, and you might also contact the production company for this movie, as they might be able to steer you in the right direction, if they have put any of this stuff up for sale!

PS... Neal Scanlon Studios Limited [GB] -- they are responsible for the animatronics production, and here is their link on imdb:
http://www.imdb.com/company/co0070307/

Hope this information is helpful to you. Have a great day!

[–] Sandol70 16 years ago

Wow, thanks a lot! You really helped me with your information :) Gotta check it out!
Have a great day too! :)
Cheers!