Monday, August 29, 2016

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Neverland Valley Ranch Fire Department Patch
Today marks the birthday of pop music superstar Michael Jackson (1958-2009). With approximately 3,000 acres, Neverland Valley Ranch - his home from 1988 to 2005 - had it's own Fire Department which used these patches. Fine condition. Approximately 3.75 inches long. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Happy Birthday Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby Captain America 50th Birthday Limited Edition Print Signed by Joe Simon
Today marks the birthday of comic book legend Jack "King" Kirby (1917-1994), the co-creator of such timeless characters as Captain America, Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this Captain America 50th Birthday limited edition print that reproduces Jack Kirby's pencil art and was originally produced in 1990 by First Team Press. In celebration of the 70th Anniversary, Captain America's co-creator Joe Simon (1913-2011) has hand-signed this print in a numbered edition of 70. Produced on 12x15" 120 lb acid free stock . Mint condition in shrinkwrap. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus Publisher's Certificate of Authenticity.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Happy Birthday Tim Burton

Tim Burton with the limited edition print from Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion 
Happy birthday to film director and producer Tim Burton, best known for his dark and quirky films BeetlejuiceEdward ScissorhandsThe Nightmare Before ChristmasEd WoodSleepy HollowCorpse BrideSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetDark Shadows and Frankenweenie. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Dark Shadows: The Visual Companion Limited Edition Book and Print Set Autographed by Tim Burton. The lavish hardcover slipcased official companion volume to the film includes a foreword by Johnny Depp, scores of photos, concept drawings and production designs, and interviews with the cast and crew. Comes with a tipped in, individually numbered Tim Burton signature sheet. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Also includes a fine art print by Tim Burton titled "Art Of Barnabas Collins" exclusive to the edition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Remembering Kenny Baker

Star Wars Photo Autographed / Hand-Signed by Kenny Baker
Today marks the birthday of actor Kenny Baker (1934-2016), best known for portraying the character R2-D2 in the highly successful Star Wars science fiction movie franchise. Baker passed away on August 13th, just eleven days before his 82nd birthday, following an extended illness. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8 x 10 inch photograph of R2-D2 which hand-signed in person by Kenny Baker. Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy photograph. Includes official Star Wars hologram. Provenance Hollywood Show 2005. Only 1 in stock. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Happy Birthday Chris Hemsworth

Thor Display Hand-Signed By Chris Hemsworth - On Sale 50% Off
Happy birthday to actor Chris Hemsworth, best known as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Thor (2011), The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11x14 matted and frame-ready Thor photo collage personally signed by Chris Hemsworth. Affixed with serial-numbered hologram and includes Certificate of Authenticity featuring picture of Hemsworth signing photo. Mint condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Happy Birthday Lucy

Vintage RKO Pictures Photo Autographed by Lucille Ball
Today marks the birthday of actress and comedienne Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989), best known as the star of her television series I Love Lucy.  Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this vintage glossy 8 x 10 inch RKO Radio Pictures publicity photo by Ernest A. Bachrach, hand-signed and warmly inscribed by Lucille Ball. Reverse bears an advertising advisory stamp dated 1938. A scarce opportunity to acquire such an early example. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Happy Birthday President Obama

Audacity of Hope Book Autographed by President Barack Obama
Happy birthday to President Barack Obama! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed copy of Obama's The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream hardcover book with corresponding photo from the book-signing event. Obama's black ink signature is located on the title page with no inscription. This is the second book written by then-Senator Barack Obama, and it explores many subjects that became part of his 2008 campaign for the U.S. Presidency. Fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Happy Birthday Jay North

Dennis the Menace Photo Hand-Signed / Autographed by Jay North
Happy birthday to actor Jay North, best known as the mischievous Dennis Mitchell on the CBS TV sitcom Dennis the Menace (1959-1963), based on the comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 8x10 inch black and white photo which has been hand-signed in person by Jay North as Dennis. Crisp clear signature on Mint photo. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Happy Birthday Kevin Smith

Clerks: The Limited Hardcover Book Autographed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood
Happy birthday to filmmaker, writer, and actor Kevin Smith, best known for his movies Clerks (1994), Mallrats (1995), Chasing Amy (1997), Dogma (1999), and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001). Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is Clerks: The Limited Hardcover Book Autographed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood. The book features the Kevin Smith stories from Oni Press' Clerks: The Comic Book, Clerks: Holiday Special, and Clerks: The Lost Scene with art by Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Limited to just 2500 copies, each hardcover book features an illustrated, individually-numbered signature page, signed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood. This deluxe presentation also includes Smyth-sewn hardcover binding with debossed cover, full-color dustjacket and special endpages.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Happy Birthday Jason Momoa

Frank Frazetta's Conan the Conqueror Limited Edition Statue Hand-Signed by the Cast of Conan the Barbarian
Happy birthday to actor Jason Momoa, best known for his roles on Stargate Atlantis (2004-2009), Game of Thrones (2011-2012),  as the title character in Conan the Barbarian (2011), and as Aquaman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and the upcoming solo film. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this massive Conan the Conqueror Statue which has been personally hand-signed on the base by the cast of the film Conan the Barbarian , including Jason Momoa, Stephen Lang as Khalar Zym, Rose McGowan as Marique, Rachel Nichols as Tamara, and Leo Howard as young Conan. The piece depicts a mounted Conan from the stunning painting by legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta for the cover of Conan the Conqueror. Measuring 18 in length and approximately 15 tall, this fully painted, monumental sculpture is ready to display. Cold-cast porcelain, hand-painted piece was sculpted by Clayburn Moore features the warrior Conan astride his horse, with sword and shield extended for battle. This incredible piece will be the focal point of any room! Affixed with a serial-numbered Hologram and includes Certificates of Authenticity featuring picture of the actors signing the sculpture. On sale 50% Off!