Original Basilisk Fang Prop

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[jlorey89]

Hello all!

There hasn't been much activity on this forum lately, and I have recently purchased something I think you will all enjoy and might bring some buzz back to the Shak. This is an original fang from the animatronic Basilisk used in COS! I'm told it is the second largest tooth made aside from the one Harry uses to stab the diary. It is made from some sort of wax/resin type material, and when held up to the light it appears slightly transparent making it look very realistic. 


       

       

       

       

      



 It was gifted to a crew member after filming wrapped and I am now lucky enough to own it. I also have a few other props from this source that I may post images of if there is any interest. Anybody else have original props from the films that they would be willing to share?

[jlorey89]

Just aquired a spike from the animatronic dragon used in the Goblet of Fire triwizard tournament. Most shots of the dragons were CGI as with the basilisk, but they did create a couple full-sized dragons. One such is on display at the Leavesden Studio HP tour.

Here are some photos:






I noticed the number 3 written in ink on the end but I'm not sure what purpose that served, possibly to indicate its designated location on the dragon.

[jlorey89]

Here are some more pictures with a tape measure for size comparison. Does anybody have comments or other props?

[jlorey89]

I know this question should technically go in the HP 3D 2nd edition section, but I figure I might as well just post it here. So, I have an interesting question that I would like to get some input on. I have this Ci3 Umbridge's Special Quill card and it is a very cool variant, however there is much of the quill tip covered by the outer layer. I know it may sound crazy but I am considering cutting away the excess material very carefully to better expose it. This will probably ruin much of the value in the card, but I almost think it would be worth it. What do you all think?

[kbmum]

I would not advise damaging the card to get a better look at the prop piece.  There really isn't that much of the prop that isn't visible and if the glue adhering it to the back of the card lets go over time, the nib could fall out without the extra cardstock on top of it.

As you mentioned, altering the card would ruin the value.  Right now, you may think that you'll never part with it, but you just never know when you might have to sell part of your collection.  People have sold their collections to buy a house, pay for unexpected medical bills, and for cash due to unemployment or divorce.  Obviously, it's yours and you can do with it what you wish, but it seems to me you're taking a big risk for little gain.

The fang and the spike are excellent props, by the way.  Do you keep them in a display case?

[jlorey89]

Thank you for the advice kbmum, I haven't done anything with the card and I suppose your right I'm better off not ruining the value. Having some of the swatch hidden and peeking in to see it all is kind of fun anyway   

As of right now I don't have a display case for the props, they are still wrapped in the wax paper that I received them in at the moment. I also have two background wands (one from the DH and one from SS) that I need to get a display for. I've been looking around for a good place to get one but haven't had any luck because the wands are an odd dimension. I might just get a big one with shelves for everything. Do you know any good resources for display cases?

[jlorey89]

I just found this really cool website that gives more background information about the animatronic dragon and basilisk. It also has quite a few behind the scenes pictures of these that I had never seen before so I thought I would share.

Link: http://monsterlegacy.wordpress.com/

[rns91294]

I agree with kbmum, don't ruin the card!!!!  Be thrilled you even own it! Wish I did.