Xena's Creation battle sword prop replica

Xena’s battle sword forged by the blacksmiths at Pacific Renaissance Pictures LTD in New Zealand.

This sword is a limited edition number 16 of 500 units and came with a certificate of authenticity signed by the CEOs of Creation Entertainment. 

  

The blade features a stamp that is written “New Zealand Made”. The paua shell inlayed in the sword are in mint condition and have a beautiful green and blue tone.

Cross-guard close-ups.

 

 

Handle photos.

Callisto Creation sword

I never thought I would find the iconic Callisto metal sword prop replica forged by the actual Xena prop masters at Pacific Renaissance in New Zealand. 

 

General view 1.

General view 2. Signed side.

 It is a limited run to 250 worldwide, probably the rarest Xena metal prop replica around the world. 

Handle close-up. Side 1.

Handle close-up. Side 2.

In this case, this sword was auctioned off in 2002 at the Xena Con in California and donations for auction went for Kevin Smith’s family after he passed away. Some of those swords were signed by the Xena cast including Lucy, Renée, Hudson, Ted and others members. 

  

Callisto sword is iconic in itself, you can see this sword during all the seasons, so Callisto wasn’t the only character that used this sword style along the tv series. During season 1-4 was used mostly by Callisto played by Hudson Leick. After, in season 5 during the last episodes (Livia, Eve and Motherhood) was used by Virgil played by William Gregory Lee and later, in season 6, was seen in “When Fates collide” used by Julius Caesar played by Karl Urban. 

The sword is in mint condition with just a few visible scratches. It is made completely of metal, the handle textured fabric was casted too. If I almost had all my xena props dreams came true, Callisto Creation sword was probably one of the hardest to reach out.

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Xena Todd's Breast Dagger prop replica

I always loved the Todd's Costumes Breast dagger replica due of different reasons: well, the design is more clear and more defined than the Creation Entertainment replicas, probably more screen accurate, lines more defined lines and more accentuated details. The background plaque where the dagger is embedded is stunning. The resin plaque has scorpion reliefs and some intentional break marks. Without a doubt, it is very accurate and it has the vintage antique style that I always liked for Xena props and replicas.

The complete set is in mint condition, almost as new, and the Breast Dagger blade is quite sharp. I never imagine that was going to be such a real weapon. The handle has a garnet leather strip around, maybe a little wide, in my opinion, but a clear sign of Todd's Costumes work.

This Breast Dagger or Cleavage Knife was a limited run of 3000 units. In this case, it is number #23, a very low number that why the definition of the dagger is great. We all know that after a certain number of reproductions the molds gradually deteriorate and the replicas lose definition and quality.

Gabrielle S6 Limited Edition Necklace

Today I bring you one of my favourite item of my collection, it is the Gabrielle Season 6 Necklace prop replica, made by the propmasters of the tv show and nowadays extremelly rare to find. Sold by Creation Entertainment. Since Ive started collecting Xena props & replicas Ive always wanted one of this.

Gabrielle S6 necklace was mak in a very limited edition of 2,500 units worldwide but that number was never reached, the highest number Ive seen is #90, so that makes this necklace more rare than other props/replicas.

This necklace is made of silver and is composed of 5 beads - two round silver balls, two wired "flowers" and a leaf shaped pendant in the middle.

The case is lined in green velvet with Xena WP logo in gold inner side of the lid.

The he first appearance of the necklace was in the episode "Heart of Darkness" when Gabrielle changed her leather wardrobe of the fifth season for a more sophisticated wardrobe and according to her personal evolution.

Last time we've seen this necklace was in the ending of the series in the last scene when Xena ghost stay together her friend, Gabrielle.

Here are Gabrielle sais also from Creation Entertainment, the cuffs and the necklace. All together, finally!

Gabrielle mannequin wearing the red velvet bodice/top made with the original material from the show and the necklace.