Important Announcement For Anyone Who Uses the Movie Poster Data Base

LAMP's Movie Poster Data Base ("MPDB") was created for two basic purposes: (1) to archive as many movie poster images that we can find; and (2) to create a safe marketplace where LAMP dealers can list their items for sale. The changes that are taking place are to the marketplace area of the MPDB. The archive itself will not be affected by the changes and our goal remains the same -- to give collectors as large of a cross referenced archive as possible.

LAMP DEALERS CAN NOW LIST THEIR THEATRE MATERIAL - AND OTHER MOVIE ITEMS - WITHOUT AN IMAGE

Because our MPDB is actually 19 databases tied together, we have to personally input each image to make sure all cross-referencing and connections are done. Even though we have about 35,000 images now in place, there are literally hundreds of thousands more to add. As a result, our LAMP dealers were also limited as to what they could list for sale in the MPDB.

To allow our LAMP dealers to be able to list other studio-issued movie material NOT YET ARCHIVED, and to list OTHER specific movie related items they have, such as DVD's, laser discs, novelty items, we have added a series of "Generic" sections. These generic images follow the thumbnail images on EACH movie title page.

A green "$" next to any box indicates that a LAMP dealer or dealers have an item(s) for sale. You can see a listing of what items are available by clicking on the box.

Here is a breakdown of the generic sections for items that have not yet been archived:

Studio Items Not Archived Yet - These include studio issued posters, press and promo materials on a particular title whose images have not yet been archived. We have over 97,000 titles available for our LAMP dealers to post items for sale.

Commercial Items Not Archived Yet - These include commercial reproductions of studio-issued posters, etc. whose images have not yet been archived.

To see an example, visit the MPDB page for Jailhouse Rock.

VHS, DVD, LASERDISC, ETC.

In addition to items not yet archived, many of our LAMP dealers have other movie-related items that were never intended to be archived. We have broken these down into two areas: Video and Electronics (VHS tapes, DVD's, laser discs, reel-to-reels,), etc and Associated Items (clothing, toys, novelty items, etc.

Since these new generic sections are part of an independent data base, the searches that are available for the archived items DO NOT INCLUDE these new generic items. We are currently working on new searches and sorts that will include these new areas.

LAMP dealers are now loading -- so be sure to scroll to the bottom of every title page. We also have two video dealers with hard to find dealers that will soon be adding their inventories.

For more info on these new sections, click HERE.

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WE'RE HAVING
GROWING PAINS

Because of the increased traffic to our site since the beginning of the year, last week, our web host made the decision to move our site and the MPDB to a larger, more secure server. During this move, we experienced some downtime (actually it was more in and out) and have noticed some connections lost. It appears that everything is back online. However, we ask our visitors to let us know of any lost connections or links. Thanks.

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When you're looking to buy a movie poster from an online auction, be sure to choose one of these great LAMP approved dealers. They are already linked to their individual auctions.

LAMP Approved Auction Dealers

BEFORE YOU BUY THAT POSTER LOOK FOR THIS LOGO

Be sure to catch Bruce's Mini/Major Auction going on now (ending March 22).

There are approximately 500 linenbacked posters available, including many major titles! There will also be a select group of really choice non-linenbacked posters and lobby cards. For more information, visit Bruce's site HERE.

RECORD BREAKING AUCTION

Heritage Movie Poster Auctions (HMPA) held its first sale of 2005 on Thursday, March 17 and Friday, March 18, in Dallas, Texas. 91.08% of the lots offered were sold, for a total of $1,047,267.95. 1,218 total bidders competed for 1,212 lots, 349 of them successfully. There were world's record prices set for such items as:

Casablanca- One Sheet- $25,300
Citizen Kane- Style A One Sheet- $14,950
Invisible Man Returns- One Sheet- $12,650
Attack of the 50' Woman- Three Sheet- $13,800
Frankenstein- Half Sheet- $25,300
House of Dracula- One Sheet- $10,350
Mummy's Ghost- Insert- $9,775
Night at the Opera- Lobby Card Set - $27,887.50
Big Sleep- Lobby Card Set - $7,830
Bringing Up Baby- Title Card- $3250.

Our congratulations to Grey and his staff for an auction well done!

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REELMOVIEPOSTER.COM
LIQUIDATION SALE ON EBAY
GREAT POSTERS STARTING AT .99

David Sargeant has announced that he is liquidating his poster inventory, 109 in total, on Ebay next Saturday (3/26/05). All auctions will start at $0.99 with no reserve. Lots of great high end posters will be offered, including:

The Nightmare Before Christmas "Hell's Gate" Raster Barrier; You Only Live Twice Subway; From Russia With Love Japanese 1st Release; Thunderball Japanese Rerelease; Terminator Quad, etc.

For more information and to view images of the items to be auctioned, visit David's site HERE.

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UNSHREDDED NOSTALGIA PRESENTS
FOREIGN FILM POSTERS AS ART

Unshredded Nostalgia's Foreign Film Posters as Art exhibit is continuing through May 15. Jim Episale is inviting the community to learn more about foreign film posters as art forms at the free exhibition.

All visitors will also be able to browse selected items from those acclaimed showings, as well as Unshredded Nostalgia’s inventory of over 250,000 rare, unique and unusual items in the store's recent expansion.Collectors, browsers and the general public are invited to view this highly entertaining and informative free exhibit located at Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat, NJ, on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday Feb. 27 a special public reception with refreshments will take place. For more info, visit their website HERE.

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MOVIE POSTER BID

Movie Poster Bid will be celebrating its first birthday in April. To commemorate this milestone, J.R. is sponsoring an Anniversary Sale during the week of April 1st. We are asking all dealers and collectors to join us to make this a successful Anniversary Sale.

Susie's Corner will be participating. We will be listing some posters, mini posters, buttons and promo items, trailers, etc.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW

SUSIE'S CORNER UPDATE

We are continuing to update our inventory. You can see the list by clicking on the blue button below.

 

One of our new featured items is a great looking poster for the new Animal Planet special "Dragons". The poster features artwork by famed poster artist William Stout. You can find more info about this poster in Susie Corner, TV and Sports Posters.