Kai, my new BFF over at The List decided it was due time we worked on something together again. Seeing as we both do lists every week, we thought it high time we tag team one together. So, what better way to do that then to present you with the TOP 10 MOVIE PROPS WE WISH WE OWNED.
Kai‘s Top 5:
5. FREDDY’S GLOVE.
As I said on a previous post, Horror and Sci-Fi are my 2 favorite genres. I needed to have something on my list to represent them. I debated hard between this and Jason’s hockey mask, arguably the 2 most iconic horror props ever created. In the end, I had to go with my favorite.
Not to mention the fact that Freddy’s glove is just so much more useful. After all, my wife loves chopped salads and time-outs just aren’t working on my kids anymore. This’ll put the fear of God in ‘em. GIVE IT TO ME!!!
4. THE BAT SUIT (1989).
I think my wife would agree that this would look fantastic displayed in our living room. Of course, it would look even better on me at night as I fought crime in my town. Well, at least while I ran around on my neighbor’s roof tops.
Anyway, you have to admit that Michael Keaton’s Bat Suit is the baddest of the bunch. Blue Cape and grey tights, my ass. Everything that came after is just a copy to the original bat ass design (See what I did there?). Even Nolan’s fantastic take pales in comparison… and I WANT IT!!!
3. INDY’S HAT & WHIP.
I know… it’s really 2 props. Thanks for the input, Nancy Negative! But, in my opinion, these 2 props are inseperable as they define Indiana Jones and transform him from dull, mild mannered professor into ass kicking archeologist. Do those really exist? Not to mention, they are as iconic as, and the male equivalent of, the red slippers from The Wizard of Oz. LET ME HAVE ‘EM!!!
2. THE PROTON PACK.
Who ya gonna call? Well, if I had my way, you could call me and I would be available for all your paranormal extermination needs. Sure, it seems silly now but if you’re going to keep this negative attitude then don’t even bother calling me when your eggs start jumping out of the package and frying themselves on your kitchen counter.
I made my love of Ghostbusters real clear in my last post: FILMS THAT DEFINED US. The proton pack is what makes this movie. Not to mention it is one of the most original and inventive movie ideas of it’s time. Dear God, if you let me have one I PROMISE NOT TO CROSS THE STREAMS!!!
1. THE HOVERBOARD.
Speaking of inventive ideas, how’s about a shot out for the coolest movie prop a person could own… the Hoverboard from Back to the Future 2. Sure, I’d like a time traveling Delorean as much as the next guy but I’d rather shred the pavement from 6 inches off the ground.
It kind of pisses me off that this one has to be on my list. I was under the impression, like many of us, that these would someday be made available to the public. Alas, they are not. But, damnit, I GOTTA HAVE ONE… even if I have to settle for the hot pink girl version used in the film!
Heather’s List
5. The Facehugger
I know, you all thought I would have picked the infamous Frontloader, but no I have visions of virtual insanity in regards to that particular prop. What I’m interested in, is having my own personal FACEHUGGER. Not only would this be fun, but it would enable my already excessive maniacal sense of humor and I’d spend my days scaring the stuff out of people.
4. Darth Maul’s Lightsabor
I get crap for loving this villain so much, but as far as I’m concerned he’s wicked smooth. Not just because of The Phantom Menace, but because I’ve read some of those fan-boy novels and the ones that involve him are epic evil goodness. In any case, for any SW’s fan, a lightsabor is a necessity for a fan collection, and while I wouldn’t mind being owner to Vader’s or Mace Windu’s, I’m going to kill time with the double bladed saber.
3. The One Ring
If I get the precious I can rule the universe. And if I rule the universe then I could eradicate all of The Samurai and fill the planet with my Ninja minions. In seriousness, it’s no secret that I have a huge affection for Lord Of The Rings, and as many wonderful props that could be acquired from the film, nothing would be as powerful or symbolic than One ring to rule them all.
2. Raoul Dukes Hat, Sunglasses, and Cigarette Holder
To deal with boredom at work or anywhere else, be it a grocery store or a sporting event, or even my job, I randomly walk like Raul Duke does during his Ether high. It looks like he’s trying to walk but there’s no gravity. I decided to call it my zero gravity walk. What would be more amazing to accompany that walk that the hat, sunglasses, and cigarette holder of Raul Duke. For craps sake, THIS IS BAT COUNTRY!
1. Ruby Slippers
What kind of list would this be without something from “The Wizard Of Oz”? It would be a bad one. Her slippers are possibly the most recognizable item from film ever, and the subject of many young girls dreams and fantasies, including my own. Magical and beauty ruby slippers. What girl or fabulous boy would dream of keeping them. They are more than shoes, they are movie history.
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Dude. Those sunglasses would complete my life. That and The Bride’s sword.
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Dude, anyone that is sick of how much Heather and I dig each other is about to get sicker… not only do I LOVE your list but I am dying thinking about you walking around work like Raoul Duke! HAHAHA You are the cream of the crop… you rise to the top… and so on!
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I came to get down, so get oucha seats and jump around!
I was working at Blockbuster when the last Indiana Jones came out, so they sold fedoras at the store. Despite still having a gigantic afro, I sported one all day at work for a good month.
My initial thought was Delorean, but I guess the hoverboard wouldn’t be too bad either.
A combination of the one ring and a two-sided light saber would have badd-ass all over it. If Sauron had that instead of just a wimpy stick to hit people with, Isildur would’ve been screwed.
Does Marion Cotillard count as a prop? If so, that’s my pick.
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I think I’m a bigger fan of Marion Cotillard than you are Red! You play with fire for too long, you get burned!
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I want to see an ultimate deathmatch between the two of you over this.
In the nude. GO!
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As it operated IN THE MOVIE…..hmmmm…..prob my own Speeder Bike from ROTJ…..
As *is* from being used to SHOOT the movie……the sheets from Bound……
Marc
haha… Marc, I’m an idiot. I forgot about the Speeder Bike from ROTJ. That should be on my list!!!
My fav SW toy as a kid. You press the button and it exploded in 3 pieces and came with a Scout Trooper.
I actually own 2 still in the box and have a lego one by my computer and still friggin’ forgot about it! AAARRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!
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As I said on Kai’s blog, love the facehugger!!!!!! I need to get me one of those
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I really want one. I seriously would have so much fun scary the crap out of people. Around Halloween I leave fake spiders and fake eyeballs (that feel real) all over my restaurant scaring everyone that works there.
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I have always wished I had a carbonite frozen Han Solo in my basement. If I ever get filthy rich thats the one I’ll go for!
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Great lists!! I would totally be riding my Hoverboard wearing my Ruby Slippers… er, Sneakers! We need more of this iconic stuff in movies today – notice how neither Harry Potter’s broom or Iron Man’s armour show up here.
If I was gonna add something… hmmmm… Tron’s laser frisbee? Wait! Bill & Ted’s Phonebooth!!!
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The only recent thing I could consider was “The One Ring” and then possibly Voldemorts wand, but that was all in recent film that even made it to the short list.
I love the idea of Bill and Ted’s phonebooth!
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Oooooh, the Tron frisbee is a great one. I was actually surprised no vehicles. The light bikes from Tron woulda been great as well.
Also, Iron Man’s armor missed out cuz Batman is just cooler!
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What a great idea for a list, Heather. So well done here. A great read. Glad you didn’t select the nipple suit. #2 is a very out-of-the-box choice here….very funny!
It was Kai’s brainchild, but it was really a lot of fun to do. I think I said the same thing to him about the batsuit.
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I’d wear the one with the nipples more.
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I love that everyone thinks it was YOUR idea. Just because we share a brain doesn’t mean Heather got the smart half!
hahahhaha
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Everyone else is better with ideas, I just have impeccable delivery!
We’re like Danny DeVito and Arnold. I want matching suits.
And Kelly Preston.
k… who’s who? And we share Kelly P.
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I don’t know, I’m still focused on the sharing Kelly P. part.
She is YUM!!!
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Hitori Hanzo Katana from Kill Bill…nuff said.
The Samuraj Sword from Pulp Fiction is way cooler!
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Oooooooooooh, that’s a good one.
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I’d like Uma’s wig from Pulp Fiction.
Great post you two! Off the top of my head, I’d love to get my mitts on Donny Donowitz’s baseball bat from INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. Think it might look pretty nifty mounted on the wall above my TV.
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See, I like where your head is at but that bat would be 3rd on my list Hatter behind the ones from Signs and The Natural!
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Yeah, I forgot about the Pulp Fiction one, good choice!
Even though the movie was kinda corny, the gold plated 45′s Castor Troy owned in Face Off comes to mind.
Yeah that’s pretty sweet too Gweed!
Nope. I’d have the DeLorean from Back To The Future. Then I could go and just take all the movie props I wanted.
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Damn Kai, what a fantastic list!! I could do without Freddy’s glove and I would trade the Mattel hoverboard for the PitBull (or maybe just a working flux capacitor) but damn what sweet choices!!
Heather, do you keep the face hugger in a jar or on a leash?;) Interesting choice though. And Maul’s lightsaber is pretty sweet. Great call on the One Ring:)
I’d like a Six Demon Bag from Bi Trouble in Little China and the Predator’s facemask but that’s just me.
But seriously, why use the pulse rifle as the header when none of you put it in your list? Was is a mutually coveted choice that caused a stalemate?
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I didn’t want to give away any of our choices in the original icon, so I just picked something pretty cool. Someone else on Kai’s post said they wanted it. Dan I think. And I was jealous, so I added it almost as an honorable mention.
ruby slippers. great choice.
saw them at the Smithsonian once. or one of the pairs
apparently there were six pairs or something
Judy couldnt dance in the ones that were used in close-ups – too heavy
hey Heather, how come Kai’s your BFF?
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I bet it would be insanely heavy. That’s still pretty amazing. They are definitely as iconic as stuff comes from cinema.
BEST…CALL…EVER!!! hahaha
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Any of Guillermo Del Toro’s creature suits would be a fine addition.
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Especially from Pan’s Labyrinth!
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Great pick with Freddy’s glove. Personally, I’d love the Andy Warhol Freddy poster in New Nightmare more and I’d hang that sucker on my wall.
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The hoverboard has to be my favourite. I wanted one of those so bad when I was a kid. Actually, strike that, I still do…that’s my Christmas present sorted:)
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I think this may be my favourite Movie Mobsters post so far. Excellent, just excellent!
The Proton pack, hoverboard and ruby slippers certainly feature in my favourites.And the Batman suit is in a league of its own.My God, how brilliant every day would be if it was lived through that suit.
I used always yearn for a jetpack like the one in “The Rocketeer”. I’ve also spent most of life doing a Star Trek sickness detection impression with my TV remote control, so it’d be great if I had the real thing. Zorro’s sword is another one.
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Thanks, Roisin, glad you liked it. The jetpack from the Rocketeer is another great one. I think Heather and I might need to revisit this list again in the future.
I’m not a big sword guy but apparently a lot of people are. I, personally, would lean toward the Hitori Honzo from Kill Bill mentioned above.
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Ah yes, that’s another great choice, the KB one.
I still have more of an attachment to the idea of Zorro’s sword, mainly because of 1)Nostalgia and 2)I want to rip “Z” in people’s fabrics and make that swishing sword sound he makes (For all the Zorro fans out there, rapid movement of a hairbrush through the air also makes that sound…) The useless Zorro mask would also be a welcome addition to my wardrobe.
For some reason I want Gandalf’s cane…but yes, the RING too.
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I’d love that cane too. Although, I think I’d be a little short of the height requirement for usage.
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It’ll be out soon enough…Green Lantern’s ring.
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How bout the laser thing used to erase memory in MIB!!!???
THAT is a hell of a pick!!!
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I watched the Indy trilogy last weekend and as much as I think Temple is the weakest of the series** I still think I’d want those Shankra stones waaay more that any other prop from the franchise. Dr. Jones, why they glow like that. It’s because of the diamonds inside shorty. Diamonds? Diamonds?
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Did you get to see the Hoverboard by Nils Guadagnin? xD
I’m not too fuzzy on props… I would really REALLY need to sit down and think about what I would like xD
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I think the Proton Pack wins out of everything on this list. Personally, I would love the mysterious stylish purple box of evil from Oldboy or Takeshi Kitano’s sword in Zatoichi, myself. Another one: Gizmo from Gremlins. He’s just so cuddly looking.
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