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About us
In 1998, Prop Store founder Stephen Lane’s love for movies led him to begin hunting for the same props and costumes that were used to create his favorite films. He found that he could not only provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces, but also establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting—prop art.
Once Stephen assembled his dream team of like-minded movie fanatics, Prop Store set out like a band of movie archaeologists, looking to locate, research and preserve the treasure troves of important artifacts that hid in dark, sometimes forgotten corners all over the world.
Now, more than twelve years later, the prop hobby and Prop Store are thriving. With over fifteen employees between our offices in London and Los Angeles and over 15,000 combined square feet of archived props and costumes, we’ve become the busiest and most trusted authority in the hobby.
Thinking of starting your own collection? Give us a call or e-mail and we'll arrange a tour through one of our incredible galleries so that you can see the limitless possibilities that await.
The reality of owning an authentic prop or costume from your favorite movie could be just a call or click away…
Meet the Prop Store team:
Chief Executive Officer
The founder of The Prop Store of London, Stephen became interested in movie memorabilia while his previous sign-making company was working as a contractor on the sets of Eyes Wide Shut.
Stephen began networking with Industry technicians and found his first few treasures, which led him to pursue Prop Store as a full time business. At that time, no one in the UK was selling this type of memorabilia as a full-time operation.
Stephen has been a steady pioneer in the industry, constantly developing and evolving the business and constantly trying fresh initiatives. He has located some of the most significant caches of film memorabilia of the past decade and both his personal and company collections reflect this- they are amongst the finest in the world.
Stephen's Top 3 Movies
Call Stephen on: +44 (0)1494 766485
Chief Operations Officer LA
Brandon worked as a part-time agent for Prop Store throughout 2006, before being brought on to head the US operation in May 2007.
Brandon has a background in researching the production of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films and had established contact and transacted with many key crew members from these productions before joining the Prop Store team. Brandon is educated within film studies to post graduate level and had published numerous articles on film production and movie memorabilia.
Over the past two years he has worked to develop the Prop Store's LA branch to the level of quality that the London office has always been renowned for.
Brandon's Top 3 Movies
Call Brandon on: +1 818 727 7829
General Manager
Tim was The Prop Store's first employee, and has been collecting since 1987.
He has witnessed amazing changes in the collecting industry over those two decades, both in the way these assets are sold and the prices they achieve.
In the early 90s Tim would make regular trips from London to Los Angeles to scout for new material for his own collection, and to trade out material he had sourced in the UK. Tim forged a massive network of collectors during this pre-Internet age when connecting with people interested in a niche market was very difficult. He retains many of these connections today, and they are a constant ace in Prop Store's hand.
Tim's Top 3 Movies
Call Tim on: +44 (0)1494 766485
General Manager
Dan relocated to California in 2008 seeking work in the entertainment industry, and soon after found himself working for Prop Store.
A long time fan of entertainment and pop culture, Dan enjoys working with items that have been held and used by his favorite stars.
Dan is the general warehouse manager of Prop Store's LA office, and handles all packaging and shipping.
Dan's Top 3 Movies
Call Dan on: +1 818 727 7829
Researcher/Copy Writer
Sian came to work at the Prop Store the start of 2010 after working as a theatrical stage manager and props maker, as well as being a enthusiastic collector and customer for several years.
She brings both a collector's outlook and some alternative knowledge of the entertainment industry to the team whilst helping maintain the website listings, identifying pieces and responding to email enquiries.
Sian's Top 3 Movies
Call Sian on: +44 (0)1494 766485
Researcher/Copy Writer
Raised in small town Minnesota, Lauren’s passion for photography and film moved her to sunny California where she received her BFA at Brooks Institute of Photography.
Soon after graduating Lauren relocated to Los Angeles where she currently works, lives and plays.
Lauren's Top 3 Movies
- Life Aquatic
- Stranger Than Fiction
- Rear Window
Call Lauren on: +1 818 727 7829
Researcher/Copy Writer
A life long film fan raised in southeast Texas, Casey moved to California in pursuit of his dream; a career as a writer/actor. He is currently taking improv classes and prepping to shoot his first film, which he wrote.
Casey's Top 3 Movies
- Bullitt
- The Boondock Saints
- Midnight Run
Call Casey on: +1 818 727 7829
Photography
Sarah had worked in the television industry for 7 years as a commercial producer/director/camera operator.
Utilising her love for cameras Sarah joined the Prop Store in 2006. Using her skills and knowledge of lighting and cameras Sarah is able to show our props and costumes in all their glory!
Sarah's Top 3 Movies
- Princess Bride
- The Rocky Series
- Shaun Of The Dead
Call Sarah on: +44 (0)1494 766485
Photography
Marcelles was born and raised in sunny California. His love for analog photography led him to pursue an education at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara California where he received his BFA.
Eventually he relocated to Los Angeles hoping to launch his career. After leaving school, he survived by doing independent photo gigs wherever he could find them. In early 2010 he landed a position at The Prop Store where his background in photography and his love for cinema led to the beautiful images you see throughout our web site today.
Marcelles' Top 3 Movies
- Eternal Sunshine
- Rushmore
- City of God
Call Marcelles on: +1 818 727 7829
Shipping / Tracking
Thomas started at the Prop store in 2006 as a warehouse hand.
He soon became knowledgeable of the shipping processes used by the company and took over as the head of the shipping department in 2007.
Thomas uses his keen eye and first class packaging skills to ensure the safe delivery of all of our products to customers worldwide. More recently he has started to become involved in the graphics and promotions work to aid Dan with this large and important task.
Call Thomas on: +44 (0)1494 766485
Shipping / Tracking
Devin, another Maryland native, graduated with a degree in Film and Theatre and is enjoying working and living in Tinseltown excited at what the future has to offer. He enjoys popping bubble wrap.
Devin's Top 3 Movies
- Halloween (1978)
- Scream
- Almost Famous
Call Devin on: +1 818 727 7829
Warehouse Manager/Technical Inquiries
Ian brings a different element of knowledge to the Prop Store team as he worked for over 10 years as an armorer and model maker within the UK film industry.
As an "insider" amongst the "outsiders", he brings with him an understanding of filmmaking techniques and procedures that is unique in the memorabilia industry.
A keen film fan himself, Ian has also been interested in film memorabilia since the late 1980s and brings to the table a fantastic knowledge of pieces that have circulated previously.
Ian's Top 3 Movies
Call Ian on: +44 (0)1494 766485
Web Site Development
Daniel joined the company in 2006 and has had many different roles within the company over the past few years.
He is now in charge of our internet site and its graphics. He also create our artwork for our promotions and advertising both online and in printed publications.
Daniel's Top 3 Movies
Call Daniel on: +44 (0)1494 766485
