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Post by crazy_asian_man on Jul 7, 2008 17:31:53 GMT -5
Don't know if you guys would be interested... but, throwing it out- Moviegoods has done a full-size reprint of the 'original' teaser Superman II movie poster- pretty good price at $20.00! (They have 4 left). I had bought the 'original' (folded) years ago- but at a (too hefty) price... I see the 'real' ones go from $50 (very low end) to about $100-- if you can find them. Here's the link: cgi.ebay.com/Superman-2-1981-MOVIE-POSTER-27x40-Christopher-Reeve_W0QQitemZ110266868985QQihZ001QQcategoryZ60338QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247Personally, I prefered this design over the 'final' theatrical poster. There was another 'european' version (with a half-body profile of Supes descending down on Metropolis in flames, with three of the villains rising up from the city) that I thought was also a better design overall (I'm still a bit amazed that there seemed to be so FEW alternative designs for the posters, given the amount of alternative Star Wars posters that came out way back when.) So, anyhow, thought I'd share, if anyone was interested in getting a reprint cheap... Thread title only edited by MAVERICK |
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Post by MAVERICK on Jul 7, 2008 17:52:31 GMT -5
Dude  Ive wanted that FOREVER!! Thank you soooooooo MUCH ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Jul 8, 2008 10:27:58 GMT -5
You're welcome, Mav!  Now, if only Moviegoods would reprint the european alternate SII poster...  A warning, though, on the poster- (I bought a reprint myself to display from Moviegoods for display)- The originals were all in folded condition (something sadly common when I did searches for the original)--- but rather than 'fix' the 'creases' in photoshop (or some other software), the creases of the original also show up in the reprint...but not very noticeable if hung on the wall. Also, weirdly, things are cheaper via ebay for Moviegoods than buying directly (I know, very odd- I asked a clerk at Moviegoods why it was, but it just is the way they're usually set up)...so, heads up on this. And...glad to hear that someone else loved the original teaser poster! (it rules, doesn't it?) I always thought the poster design gave the sense of 'dread' that I thought (and apparently Donner intended) for the villains to have in his version of II. Pity the poster still says directed by Lester, but o well... ;p |
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Post by Shane on Jul 14, 2008 5:06:59 GMT -5
i got some stuff from movie goods few years back was in bad condition wasnt too happy
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Post by SamH9303 on Oct 21, 2008 11:35:21 GMT -5
I've been searching the net and any comic book conventions for originals or reproductions of the superman movie posters and its just been an amazingly surprising and dissapointing experience.
I dont understand what has happend over the past 30 years, where have all these wonderful posters gone. Star wars posters are so easily avaliable and originals are easily found and in great condition yet there is no joy with superman posters.
I know there was the poster offer in the region 1 edition of the ultimate boxset and I was hoping that would boost avalibility but nothing happend, am I searching for the holy grail of posters here or are they around somewhere ?
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Post by HOSNI on Oct 21, 2008 17:29:01 GMT -5
A topic close to my heart. I've been on a similar quest and picked up my first original back in 2000. Since then I've picked up:
Superman The Movie original
Superman II teaser
Superman II original (Australian)
Superman III original (Australian)
A few tips:
ebay is always your best bet - you can search through the web and locate original film poster resellers but you'll pay a hefty premuim.
Expand your search to include the words 'original one sheet' or 'original british quad'
For Superman posters, you should also search ebay with 'Christopher Reeve Poster' you'd be surprised what comes up. Often people sell original Superman posters without even mentioning the film title
The hardest one to find without doubt is the classic Superman The Movie 27 x 41 one sheet - not the one featuring Bob Peaks art, the one which has Chris flying up from Metropolis, also features a head shot of Brando and Hackman. You can often see this as an Australian Daybill but they are a lot smaller.
Good luck.
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Post by SamH9303 on Oct 21, 2008 18:34:22 GMT -5
That's a fantastic collection Hosni, must be awesome to see them framed together. Your mention of the classic Superman the movie poster brought back so many memories and hopes to find it. The british tv stations like LWT often used that picture of Chris for the still card between the ad breaks when ever they showed the film and that just became my primary image of superman and its just a fantastic poster in general. An image they roughly captured in the IV poster. Thank you for the tips on searching, hopefully the ideal one will come up for auction sometime soon, and I hope you find the Superman the movie poster |
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Post by SUPERBOY1406 on Jan 25, 2009 0:32:43 GMT -5
All of my images are super-rare and if you want UN-tagged, contact me.  This took me 2 years to find!!! ENJOY!! |
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Post by matt on Jan 25, 2009 12:54:42 GMT -5
 ;DThanks for sharing!!!
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Post by Legsy on Jan 25, 2009 14:36:52 GMT -5
Please sir, may I have some moar?
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Post by SUPERBOY1406 on Jan 26, 2009 21:08:27 GMT -5
Please sir, may I have some moar? You most certainly can. I will be posting more soon. If you want to contact me personally... Superboy1406@yahoo.com is my email. I check it atlease 30times a day! hahah |
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Post by Jack Tripper on Aug 31, 2009 21:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by matt on Aug 31, 2009 22:13:25 GMT -5
I have some of those also. I got mine off ebay. They show up on ebay once in a while.
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Post by HOSNI on Sept 1, 2009 3:13:53 GMT -5
Unfortunately they're not too rare, yes they're 30 years old but were mass produced as give aways. I'm not from the US but I'm pretty sure a soap company offered them in their packages around 78-79 - you had to fill out a form and send the company something in the post and they'd ship them out to you.
They're on flimsy paper right?
I had a few and sold them on ebay a few years back. Kinda wishing I'd kept more than one.
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Post by Jack Tripper on Sept 1, 2009 17:23:46 GMT -5
yeah the paper is pretty cheap. got them all for like $17 bucks though. ill keep 'em for now, but my prized superman posters are the green foil ones. do you know what they're called exactly? there's a word for the type of poster.
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Post by matt on Sept 1, 2009 17:54:43 GMT -5
The green ones are mylar posters.
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Post by HOSNI on Sept 1, 2009 21:01:24 GMT -5
word of warning if you plan to frame a mylar poster, make sure it's not glued to a board.
I had one framed a few years back and just assumed it'd be fine to glue down to the backing board (as did the framer) - but the mylar material immediately warped upon coming into contact with the glue. Now ruined.
It was a common glue they all use - so best to keep it in mind...
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Post by Jack Tripper on Sept 1, 2009 22:53:12 GMT -5
yes, mylar that's it. just looked them up on ebay. super cheap. you can get the "S" poster for about $14 shipped. anyway, i do plan to get them framed one day, but ill stay away from the glue!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2009 23:19:23 GMT -5
Friendship is rare.
Do you know what I'm saying to you?
Friendship is rare.
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Post by MAVERICK on Sept 5, 2009 23:21:30 GMT -5
My derriere, when you find out much later that they don't really care  |
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Post by Shane on Oct 3, 2009 18:19:06 GMT -5
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Post by Keith on Oct 3, 2009 21:54:17 GMT -5
Thats a good fan made poster. But I wouldn't spend $60 on it (buy it now price + shipping)
Nice to see Superman art being made by other people though.
Wouldn't that be copyright infringement though?
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Post by supes78 on Oct 4, 2009 14:55:59 GMT -5
It doesn't look bad for the size shown in the auction, but I'll bet it looks pretty pixelated in person at a bigger size.
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