Josette's Music Box?
Well, I 've never actually seen one of these, but what could have been a really nice collectible looks in pictures like a cheap piece of plastic.
Josette's Music Box?
Well, I 've never actually seen one of these, but what could have been a really nice collectible looks in pictures like a cheap piece of plastic.
What about the infamous DS boxers offered by MPI some years back? I thought that was a little tacky.
It's exactly as it looks retzev, a piece of crap. Claude's right, for them (was it MPI that issued it, I can't remember) to charge what they do for it, can't remember the price, but seems to me it was at least $30, is beyond disgusting! If they want to make a true collectible out of it, and they should, it should be GLASS and the same size as the original, w/the movement for Josette's Theme (okay, so DCP and Bob Cobert would need a cut in the profits for the use of the song, so give it to them). Then, if it basically WAS the actual music box, they could easily charge, and get, $100 for it.
I'm a big fan of the Majestic figures myself and they are my favorite contemporary DS collectibles. I hope they continue with those, and add some busts and statues as well.
The '98 ornament (looks like they finally took it off the site) and the boxers are wicked lame. Most of the other contemporary items from MPI are so-so. The bobbleheads are ok I guess. I got the Barnabas one, but didn't want to spend the $$$ on all the others.
Stuff I'd like to see -
A good DS comic series or graphic novel series
Quality replicas of stuff from the show like Josette's music box and Barnabas' ring
Plastic mini-replicas of Collinwood and the Old House
Affordable, poster-sized prints of the famous portraits from the show
I wonder if DC Productions ever thought about licensing the DS characters for a special edition of the boardgame CLUE.
Those mini-replicas of Collinwood and The Old House would certainly have a place in my DS room..
Yes, retzen, I have, in my opinion, a Dark Shadows room. My computer is there and my scrapbooking is also there. But the rest is DS. They're pictures, mostly autographed, are on the walls. The figures of Barnabas and Quentin, all the 'Marilyn Ross' books, about five of the concordance books, biography's about some of them, an alter with tiny figures of Barnabas, Angelique, Quentin and Julia on it, a Collins famlly tree, four Wyndcliff Watch, cd of Dark Shadows, a degree from "Collinwood University" (which is a silly thing...but I like it) and a poster of Johnny Depp, Rudolph Valentino and a autographed picture of..sigh...Ralph Fiennes. Theres a few more little things, but yea, it's a DS room.
I wonder if DC Productions ever thought about licensing the DS characters for a special edition of the boardgame CLUE. The Simpsons and Hitchcock editions are fun, but DS would be a perfect fit.Hi Claude. Back in 1998 at the suggestion of BuzzH, I took it upon myself to create a Dark Shadows version of CLUE for my friends and I to play when we all get together at the Festivals or other functions. Mr Juggins has a couple photos of it on his wonderful DS FAQ at the url below. I think the solution to the very first game we played was; Victoria Winter on the Landing with the I-Ching wands. ;)
REALLY cool Bobubas. Can you buy this 'game' somewhere?Sorry Terry, I do not have the game for sale. But you are welcome to play it with us should the opportunity ever arise. :)
One thing I forgot to mention concerning memorabilia and collecting (cheesy vs non or whatever) - for the past couple of years I've been more or less creating my own little DS related keepsake. I started assembling one of the Italian link bracelets with various items that are symbolic of the show. For instance, I have a bat, some ghosts, an old victrola, an small oval onyx stone, teenie photo of Barnabas, the title photo of the show with the words Dark Shadows, and most recently I added a cool little Phoenix rising from the ashes. I just spotted a white mansion with large pillars in the front - I'm still trying to decide if it looks enough like the old house to work. The trouble is, with those bracelets having apparently hit their zenith as far as popularity goes, it's getting harder to find the large variety of items on the links that you once could. But, it's fun trying and, when it's done it may not be all that collectible (I don't plan on parting with it so who cares) but it will definately be an original.
I'm still looking for an old fashioned Quentin-esqe "cordless" telephone so, if anyone happens to spot one please email me - it's driving me nuts!
Sound groovy baby. Can you scan and post a photo of it?
It sounds similar to the charm bracelets that CynD makes and sells at the Fests every year.
http://www.cyndesignd.com/Jewels.htm
Thanks for posting that link - I had lost it and was looking for it just the other day. You must have read my mind.
it's too bad that the music box is a junk one i'd love a real one made of wood too Buzz!
Just Googled her name, that's all. ;)I think I did that too but, may have put in something like Cynde or something else. Either that or I just didn't hit the right link. Seems like I got an old link - but, I may be thinking of something else. Ahhh, I need a keeper! I wonder if there are any rooms at Wyndcliff?
Oh, I wouldn't buy one made of wood, glass maybe, like the original one on the show, but not wood. 8)
Unlike the music box, here's one piece of DS memorabilia that seems to have been re-produced with quality in mind.
I must say, the wolf-head canes I've seen at Festivals always seem to be of quality, but I'm not aware that they are produced by anyone associated with the show (MPI, DCP, Festival). I always figured ppl either had them custom made or were just lucky enough to find them in specialty cane shops. ;)
There may be knock-offs but, I believe the genuine article (and the one JF used) is made in Germany by a company called Alpaca. Here's one I just Googled...
But I never understood how Barnabas the Vampire could stand to TOUCH the silver when silver (as in bullets) should have been akin to Cryptonite for him in that condition. Vampire-lore entusiasts, correct? Or no?
I always believed that Barnabas' silver wolf's head cane was a homage to (or ripoff of) Larry Talbot, who, btw, can be seen holding the cane when he was between transformations.
I remember looking through a cane catalog (it might have been DutchGard) and finding the wolf's head cane. DS wasn't mentioned by name, but the description read, "Wolf's Head Cane (Yes, this is the one!)," which I found rather amusing.
They are cool looking, I must say. But I never understood how Barnabas the Vampire could stand to TOUCH the silver when silver (as in bullets) should have been akin to Cryptonite for him in that condition. Vampire-lore entusiasts, correct? Or no?
That reminds me of another scene where Barnabas and Julia are in search of Megan's coffin. Currently a vamp himself, Barnabas asks Julia if she has the tools she needs for "protection." She turns to him and gives him a big smile, reaches into her purse, and flashes her silver cross at him. He nods and gives her a smile, as if to say, "Excellent, good job." And they finished the scene with me sitting there with my mouth open, then doing my 'bots impression. "Hello? Excuse me! Vampire here!"
That reminds me of another scene where [spoiler]Barnabas and Julia are in search of Megan's coffin. Currently a vamp himself, Barnabas asks Julia if she has the tools she needs for "protection." She turns to him and gives him a big smile, reaches into her purse, and flashes her silver cross at him. He nods and gives her a smile, as if to say, "Excellent, good job." [/spoiler]
The '98 ornament (looks like they finally took it off the site) and the boxers are wicked lame. Most of the other contemporary items from MPI are so-so. The bobbleheads are ok I guess. I got the Barnabas one, but didn't want to spend the $$$ on all the others.
Stuff I'd like to see -
A good DS comic series or graphic novel series
Quality replicas of stuff from the show like Josette's music box and Barnabas' ring
Plastic mini-replicas of Collinwood and the Old House
Affordable, poster-sized prints of the famous portraits from the show
They had a DS ornament? What was so lame about it?
So I suppose that begs the question, where do we find good contemporary DS memorabilia? :)
From fans, LOL! Seriously, Bobubas and Selby D. Pearson have better DS themed stuff than either MPI or the Festival! 8)
does 1998 have any special meaning in the DS universe? Um, unless they were commemorating the launch of the first incarnation of these boards. Yeah, that must be it.
From fans, LOL! Seriously, Bobubas and Selby D. Pearson have better DS themed stuff than either MPI or the Festival!
Bob and Guy have good stuff (Guy has videotapes from conventions too)
I don't see the point of prominently dating it 1998 if they weren't making any more. Unlike 1966, 1897, 2006, etc., does 1998 have any special meaning in the DS universe?
Bob and Guy have good stuff (Guy has videotapes from conventions too)Guy doesn't sell Fest tapes anymore and hasn't in years.
Buzz, no where in what you quoted from me did I say Guy was currently selling anything, let alone videotapes. I only agreed with you that Bob and Guy have good stuff that fans would like. ;D
Nancy, you said, "Guy has good stuff(Guy has videotapes from conventions too)". Do you really think ppl aren't going to think you were saying he doesn't sell anything currently, tapes or otherwise? [hdscrt] It doesn't matter whether or not you said "currently", the implication is enough.
The implication it might be videotapes was laid down by you in earlier posts, before mine.
It's true. Bob and Guy have good stuff (Guy has videotapes from conventions too)