Buying Used Film Props
while on other occasions they may only be similar only in appearance. In many cases they are described as being part of a “limited edition”, but in truth this limitation normally comes down to the number being the amount they think they can sell.
This is not the case with actual props or items from the films set. These will most often be completely unique, unless multiple copies were made for the film (such as weapons for background characters). Such items usually fall into one of three categories; “hero” props and costumes are items worn or carried by the members of the main cast, often clearly visible in the final film, and so made to a relatively high standard. Background props and costumes are those worn or carried by extras, and are generally made to a lower standard and often mass-produced as they will often be on screen only briefly, and not clearly visible.