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Collecting a Piece of Entertainment History

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Movie Props

Tom Cruise's Maverick Helmet

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Having a cool piece of movie memorabilia can be the dream for many collectors. Devotees might look for wardrobe pieces worn by a favorite actor, something used in the movie background or an iconic piece such as a Harry Potter wand.

Recently I chatted with Jeff Castillo of Screen Used to find out some of the ins and outs in collecting movie props. Screen Used has been in the business for about five years and specializes in a turnkey operation, from the selling of authentic documented movie props to the building of custom displays if if the collector requires a display piece.

Note:This is one of the helmets worn by Tom Cruise as "Maverick" in the movie Top Gun.

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