Screenused Skull Sword

New adquisition! This is a screenused skull style prop sword used in the Xena: Warrior Princess tv series. It is made of heavy resin over a metal rod and it is finished in a gold paint scheme. Both sides has the same shape and are highly ornate in every detail.

General view 1.

General view 2.

Hilt detailed close-up.

Pommel close-up.

This skull style sword was seen in several episodes like “God fearing child” used by Xena played by Lucy Lawless, “Intimate stranger” used by Theodurus played by David Te Rare, “Orphan of war” used by Dagnine, “A day in a life” used by the band of thieves, “The lost mariner” used be the pirates of Cecrops, in “Fins, Femmes & Gems” used by the leader of the band of evil men or in the background of the the Joxer and Meg tavern in “Motherhood”.

"God fearing the child"(5x12) the sword is handle by Lucy Lawless.

"Intimate stranger"(2x07) handle by Theodurus.

"Orphan of war"(2x01) worn by Dagnine.

"A day in a life"(2x15) handle by the a man of the band of thieves.

"Fins, femmes & gems"(3x18) worn by the leader of the band of bad guys.

"The lost mariner"(2x21) worn by the three pirates from Cecrops boat.

"Motherhood"(5x22) in the background.

Gabrielle Hero India costume as Shakti

Today I bring a new photoshoot of one of my favourite costumes worn by Renée herself. This is the India costume used by Gabrielle as Shakti in the episode "Bewteen the lines" from season 4. 

 

It's a almost complete costume of 8 pieces that includes : the yellow blouse, red pants, belt, chain bandelier, cuffs, bracelet, necklace and earings. In my opinion the most interesting pieces are the bracelets and cuffs that are very detailed, also the belt is quite huge piece with plenty of beads and charms. There are missing the yellow turban and the sandals. If anyone knows where they can be please write me.

Front view.

Side view.

Necklace and earing close-up.

Belt close-up.

Here are a few screencaps from the episode "Bewteen the lines":

Gabrielle Hero Complete S6 Costume

General view - Front.

Front view.

Belt and skirt close-up.

Belt close-up.

General view - Back.

Screenused Boots, Sai Straps and Sais.

 

Gabrielle Hero Season 6 costume

 A very quickly entry to share part of my permanent exhibition: the Hero Gabrielle signature season 6 costume. Very proud to own this wardrobe:) The belt isn't screen used but I've found the perfect match of silver pieces that were used for this belt in the tv series and I've patterned my screen used Gabrielle belt from season 3&4 to make this brown leather belt with a few modifications but almost the same size and shape.

General view of the costume.

Photo from the It's A Wrap online auction in Burbank after the close of the 2001-2002.

Gabrielle played by Renée O'Connor wearing this costume.

Gabrielle Hero Screenused S6 Bodice

Here is a very special entry for me. Since I watched the latest season from the Xena tv series, I always had an eye on the Gabrielle velvet costume. It is always been one of my favourite ones of all the show. 

Front general view.

The complete Gabrielle Hero signature velvet costume from season 6 comes with the It's a Wrap COA with the original buyer's name and date: 02/18/02.

This photo is from the It's A Wrap auction when this wardrobe was sold. 

Probably this could be the one I purchased.

Front close-up.

The bodice is in mint condition. It's made of an orange reddish velvet fabric,4 different coloured ribbons and the same green leather that was used to make the sai straps braiding and the skirt. Something that surprised be is that there is an authentic real padded bra inside that helps to be perfectly shaped to the breasts.

Left side close-up.

Right side close-up.

Years ago, I've found a velvet skirt from a UK collector that was made from a set of a few cut-off pieces of an unfinished skirt from that wardrobe, the pieces were sewn together to finish the skirt after the show ended.

So, after I've acquired that skirt the search of the top/ bodice that combines with it started. I have made a few of reproductions/replicas of that top but I never have been enough satisfied with them. And finally, this opportunity appeared, finally I have got the chance to purchase a complete velvet costume worn by Renée O'Connor herself.

The bodice has a label inside that is written "12B Renée #3", just a few of this costumes were made, maybe just 3.

A close-up from the inner velvet bra label.

Detailed view of the inner part.

During these years I have only seen two of those costumes. One labeled with "12B Renée #1",nowadays belongs to a UK collector that was purchased in eBay years ago from shed11costumehouse, a relivate collection of Jane Holland who was the Xena: Warrior Princess costume designer for seasons 5-6 after Ngila Dickson left to work on The Lord of the Rings. And the second one, that was given to the Te Papa museum from New Zealand that was worn by the body double, Jo Staverly.

This is the other Gabrielle bodice worn by Renée herself sold by shed11costumehouse. In this case the bodice has a light orange tone, that may have faded from being used in the water scenes in the episodes of "The Abyss" when the cannibals throw her into the water or in "A friend in need I" when Gabrielle appears next to Xena in the water of Higuchi city.

A close-up from the inner label of this bodice.

General back view of this other bodice/bra.

Here is the other bodice/bra from this complete costume of the Te Papa Museum worn by the body double, Jo Staverly and the original hanger.

 

Gabrielle season 6 wardrobe photoshoot.

 

Episode still from "Many happy returns".

 

Artemis High Guard copper cuffs

These are another pair of the Artemis Amazon High Guard cuffs also seen in the episode "Fallen Angel" worn by the demons from the hell. 

These cuffs are made of real aged copper, garnet leather and rivets. They are a small wrist so, they are probably worn just for women. You can see the other metal cuffs I used to have, although are deaccessed. See more...

Actually, I have adquired them cause it was a good deal and can fit with my Julius Caesar costume cause the copper is the same like the Chest metal armour and the leather garnet tone combines with the costume.

I have screenmatched them in this scene from the episode "Eternal Bonds" from season 5.