Comic-Con Begins, $500 Shopping Spree, and the New Overstreet Price Guide

Collector's Shangri-La is off to San Diego Comic-Con today! If you're among the lucky fans attending, be sure to stop by the National Cartoonists Society booth (#1307) to enter our $500 Shopping Spree contest!

We're also pleased to announce that the 44th Edition of the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is now available online (compatible with both Mac and PC). This guide has been dubbed the premier reference source for casual and die-hard collectors since 1970.

Don't miss the opportunity to get a digital copy of this industry-standard book. I think you'll find it very useful. Heritage Auction Galleries has acquired exclusive rights to the Electronic 44th Edition Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide - downloadable now for only $30. You can get it all on your computer with just the click of a mouse. If you have a comic book collection or are thinking about starting one, you simply can't do without this book! To order your copy, click here.

Free Tickets to Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation 20th Anniversary Show

Collector's Shangri-La is proud to sponsor Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation! We're giving away two pairs of FREE tickets to four lucky animation fans for Spike and Mike's 20th Anniversary Show at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, California. Spike and Mike's is THE ORIGINAL - and THE BEST- festival of short subject animation for grown-ups. If you have a ticklish funny bone and a strong stomach this is not a show to be missed!

NOTE:  The contest has ended. Congratulations to winners Margaret S. and Logan K.!

Congratulations to the Winner of the Collector's Shangri-La and UACC Raffle at the Hollywood Show!

Congratulations to Phil Z. of Knoxville, TN - the lucky winner of the raffle held this weekend at the Hollywood Show in Los Angeles!

The prize was a 1-year membership to the Universal Autograph Collectors Club plus a $200 Gift Certificate to Collector's Shangri-La - good toward autographs, illustration art, and pop culture memorabilia with a lifetime guarantee of authenticity!

At the show, UACC President Michael Hecht and Collector's Shangri-La Proprietor Kevin Segall taught a basic course on autograph authentication. If you're not already a member and you love collecting autographs, be sure join the UACC today!

To stay up-to-date on the world of collectibles and autographs - including future contests - sign-up for the Collector's Shangri-La monthly newsletter here.

Tony Millionaire Imagines "Collector's Shangri-La" - Share YOUR Vision for a Chance to Win!

Cartoonist Tony Millionaire's Vision of "Collector's Shangri-La"

We're thrilled to share with you a gorgeous pen and ink illustration of "Collector's Shangri-La" by cartoonist Tony Millionaire, the beloved and award-winning creator of Drinky Crow’s Maakies, Sock Monkey, and Billy Hazelnuts.

What does your "Shangri-La" for collectors look like? Share your vision with us by sending your artwork to collectorsshangrila "at" gmail.com or to Collector's Shangri-La, PO Box 491661, Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA. We'll post the best ones for everyone to enjoy!

Plus, the talented creator of our favorite submission will receive a $200 Collector's Shangri-La Gift Certificate! "Runner up" submissions will win other surprise goodies!

Submission deadline June 1, 2013.

The artwork may be any size, any medium. If you're sending it digitally, please keep it under 5 MB. Thanks!

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Win Autographed Memorabilia from Bill Clinton, Megadeth, Kelsey Grammar, Dave Matthews, and William Shatner

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and contests, so you don't have to! Here are a few current ones you may want to enter:

Win An Autographed Copy Of “Bill Clinton: Back To Work”

In Back to Work, President Clinton details how we can get out of the current economic crisis and lay a foundation for long-term prosperity.

Meet Megadeth and Win Autographed Goodies from the Band
Prizes include a phone call from Dave Mustaine on Christmas Day, two meet 'n greet passes to meet Megadeth on tour, and a limited edition TH1RT3EN lithograph autographed by the band.

Enter To Win Autographed Posters by Dave Matthews

Brita is offering up a poster from each stop of the 2011 DMB Caravan autographed by Dave to one lucky winner! 

Win a Boss Prize Pack Autographed by Kelsey Grammar

The STARZ network and actor Kelsey Grammer are taking on the world of politics with the new hit drama series “Boss".

Win The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica Signed by William Shatner
Sign up for our occasional newsletter to win a life-size Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica Autographed by star William Shatner! If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

Plus, when you stop by, don't forget to check out our celebrity autographs and memorabilia on sale at reduced prices!

Autograph Giveaways from The Who, Rush, Jane's Addiction, William Shatner, more!

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and contests, so you don't have to! Here are a few current ones you may want to enter:

Win an Autographed Ben Folds Lithograph and his new 3-disc Collection from the Onion
Five grand prize winners will receive a cool lithograph of the collection's cover art, signed by both Folds and the artist, Oppie Otterstad AND an autographed copy of the CD collection. Five runners-up will receive an autographed CD.

Win a Limited Edition Rush Poster from Guitar International
Guitar International has one limited edition Rush poster that features full-color reproductions of cover art and booklets from the classic Rush albums, Fly By Night, A Farewell to Kings and Signals. The poster comes straight from the printer!

Win an Autographed Rush Moving Pictures Lithograph

This giveaway is timed to coincide with the release of the band’s new ‘Sector’ box set reissues, which will finally put fresh polish on Rush’s legendary catalog of Mercury Records-era recordings.

Win a Jane's Addiction Autographed Electric Guitar

You can win a brand new Paul Reed Smith 24 electric guitar signed by all four members of Jane’s Addiction, in celebration of the release of their brand new album ‘The Great Escape Artist.’

Win a Signed copy of The Who's Quadrophenia Deluxe Boxset

Pete Townsend: "The time has come for me and my team to honour 'Quadrophenia' with a carefully presented package that features examples of the impact surround sound (quadrophonic) would have on the music, to remaster the vinyl mixes, and to collect and restore my demos."

Win The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica Signed by William Shatner
Sign up for our occasional newsletter to win a life-size Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica Autographed by star William Shatner! If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

Win a Life-Size Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica Signed by William Shatner!

 

If you've already signed up for our occasional newsletter...congratulations! You're automatically entered in our latest sweepstakes! If not, rush over to CollectorsShangri-La.com for a chance to win The Twilight Zone Mystic Seer Replica autographed by star William Shatner

If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

• Limited edition black-and-white version signed by William Shatner!
• Incredible Mystic Seer Replica based on the The Twilight Zone TV series!
• Authentic, functioning reproduction from the episode "Nick of Time" that starred William Shatner.
• Working coin mechanism, dispenses "fortunes," and more!
• Life-size replica features excellent, series-true detail.
• Limited to just 150 signed, individually numbered pieces!

Entry deadline 1/2/2012

Click here for Official Rules

Double Your Chances to Win a Signed Clockwork Orange Statue



Win A Clockwork Orange Statue Signed by Malcolm McDowell!

 If you're signed up for this blog or our electronic newsletter list, you're automatically entered for the current sweepstakes drawing. If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the current drawing for A Clockwork Orange Statue Signed by Malcolm McDowell!

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Details and official rules are here:

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Win Autographed Memorabilia from Christian Bale, Alice Cooper, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heath Ledger, My Morning Jacket, Bob Segar, & more!

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and giveaways, so you don't have to! Here are a few current ones you may want to enter:

Win a My Morning Jacket Autographed Guitar
The second edition of SPIN's Must Hear Music mini-mag hit Target stores last month, and to celebrate, they're giving away a Gibson® Limited Run Flying V Melody Maker electric guitar, autographed by mini-mag cover stars, My Morning Jacket.

Win an Autographed Copy of Alice Cooper's Welcome 2 My Nightmare
Icon Award in the UK and the Revolver Golden God Award in the US To celebrate the epic release, Icon Vs. Icon is giving one lucky fan a chance at taking home an autographed copy of 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare', signed by the man himself!


Signed Batman Memorabilia at CollectorsShangri-La.com

Win an Autographed Script from The Dark Knight
That's right, this script for The Dark Knight is purportedly signed by seven members of the cast, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman, Anthony Michael Hall & Michael Caine.

Win a Pair of Justin Boots Autographed by George Strait
Now, Taste of Country and Justin Boots — as well as Mr. Strait — want to get a pair of signed Justin Boots on one lucky country music fan’s feet!

Win a Fender Stratocaster Autographed by Bob Segar
TouchTunes, the largest interactive out-of-home entertainment network in North America, is giving Bob Seger fans a chance to win a Fender Stratocaster autographed by the legend himself.


Clockwork Orange Statue Autographed by Malcolm McDowell

Win A Clockwork Orange Statue Signed by Malcolm McDowell
Simply sign up for the Collector's Shangri-La Newsletter or "follow" the CollectorsShangri-La Blog before 10/31/2011 for a chance to win! Making its debut as an exclusive at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, this limited edition 12 inch Droog Leader statue was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange.

If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

Win Tickets to the Academy Salute to Malcolm McDowell in Los Angeles!

CollectorsShangri-La.com has two extra tickets to the sold-out Academy Salute to Malcolm McDowell with a special screening of A Clockwork Orange and we want to share them with you!

Featuring a 40th anniversary screening of a new digital restoration by Warner Bros.

Onstage discussion with honored guest Malcolm McDowell

Hosted by Los Angeles Times writer Geoff Boucher

When: Friday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Samuel Goldwyn Theater
8949 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

For a chance to win, simply send your email address to collectorsshangrila@gmail.com with "A Clockwork Orange" in the subject line. Winner will be chosen at random and notified by email.

Enter to win Autographs from Aracade Fire, Kid Rock, LeAnn Rimes, John Legend, more!

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and giveaways, so you don't have to! Here are a few recent ones you may want to enter:

The Suburbs Deluxe CD Signed by Arcade Fire

Win an Autographed Copy of Arcade Fire's The Suburbs Deluxe CD
All you need to do is tell Easy Street Records your funniest joke! But here's the catch - Arcade Fire must be mentioned in the joke!

Win a Gibson Les Paul Guitar Autographed by LeAnn Rimes, John Legend, many others at Lollapalooza
Sponsored by Clearasil, the guitar features autographs from celebrities and musicians including John Legend, LeAnn Rimes, Samantha Ronson, Taylor Momsen of Gossip Girl, Twilight star Kellan Lutz and more.

Win a Jim Beam Silvertone Electric Guitar Signed by Kid Rock
Just tell Cleveland's Scene Magazine about your favorite story that has to do with Kid Rock, Jim Beam, or both.


Clockwork Orange Statue Autographed by Malcolm McDowell

Win A Clockwork Orange Statue Signed by Malcolm McDowell
Simply sign up for the Collector's Shangri-La Newsletter or "follow" the CollectorsShangri-La Blog before 10/31/2011 for a chance to win! Making its debut as an exclusive at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, this limited edition 12 inch Droog Leader statue was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange.

If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

Win A Clockwork Orange Statue Signed by Malcolm McDowell!

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange, Collector's Shangri-La is giving away a limited edition Droog Leader Statue autographed by star Malcolm McDowell!

Making its debut as an exclusive at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con, this 12 inch Retro Outlaw statue was inspired by Stanley Kubrick's classic film A Clockwork Orange. The base has been hand-signed by star Malcolm McDowell. Produced in a very limited edition, hand-painted in two different finishes: full color (pictured) or "orange bronze". Includes a bonus print, stickers, and pins. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

To enter for a chance to win, simply sign up to "follow" this blog or sign up for the electronic newsletter at http://collectorsshangri-la.com/ .

Entry deadline 10/31/2011. Click here for Official Rules.

If you "like us" on Facebook, we'll even give you an EXTRA ENTRY in the drawing so you will DOUBLE your chances!

Current Celebrity Autograph Giveaways and Contests

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and giveaways, so you don't have to! Here are a few recent ones you may want to enter:

Autographed Stargate: Atlantis Script

Win Stargate Atlantis on Blu-ray and an autographed script!
To celebrate this week's release of Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series on Blu-ray (Region 1 – North America), GateWorld.net is giving away one copy of the box set plus an SGA script autographed by the entire Season Five cast.

Greyson Chance Autographed CD Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a signed copy of Greyson’s debut album as well as a signed poster!

Fender Strat Autographed by George Thorogood

Giveaway: Win a George Thorogood Signed Guitar
Grab a free Fender Strat, autographed by blues-rock legend George Thorogood!


Ted Williams Autographed Baseball Sweepstakes
FanBro.com is giving away a baseball autographed by the late baseball Hall of Famer!

Tim Burton's Ed Wood Autographed by Martin Landau


Win a Career Retrospective Book Signed by Tim Burton

Simply sign up for the Collector's Shangri-La Newsletter or "follow" the CollectorsShangri-La Blog before 8/1/2011 for a chance to win! Published to accompany a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art which is currently on view at LACMA, this book considers Burton's career as an artist and filmmaker.

Current Autograph Giveaways and Contests

Here at Collector's Shangri-La, we do our best to hunt out the most interesting celebrity autograph sweepstakes and giveaways, so you don't have to! Here are a few recent ones you may want to enter:

Win a Terri Poster Autographed by John C. Reilly, Creed Bratton and Jacob Wysocki

One lucky winner will score the Terri theatrical poster autographed by the film's three stars: John C. Reilly, Creed Bratton and Jacob Wysocki.

Win a Jackass Blu-Ray DVD signed by Johnny Knoxville

Three of you will take home a copy of the new Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie Blu-ray autographed by the Jackass maestro himself, Johnny Knoxville.

Win a Bottle of Lamar Odom’s Unbreakable Autographed by Khloe Kardashian and Laker Lamar Odom

For those sports fans and reality TV show fans, the Lakers have teamed up with Perfumania, the exclusive retailer for Unbreakable, to give away an autographed bottle of Lamar and Khloe’s Unbreakable fragrance!

Win a Career Retrospective Book Signed by Tim Burton

Simply sign up for the Collector's Shangri-La Newsletter or "follow" the CollectorsShangri-La Blog before 8/1/2011 for a chance to win! Published to accompany a major career retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art which is scheduled to be shown at LACMA in May 2011, this book considers Burton's career as an artist and filmmaker.