Callisto weapons

Another interesting photo of my recently acquired Xena sword, Callisto sword and now, with the Callisto metal replica. Finally Callisto weapon arsenal is completed!

Xena Boot Dagger prop

A recently eBay pick-up: Screen used Xena boot dagger made of heavy resin and the blade is a kind of soft foam, urethane. This dagger always was one of my dreamed Xena weapons to own and will be great displayed with the screenused Xena sword, chakram, whip and the breast dagger.

Side 1.

Side 2.

This is one of the personal Xena weapons, part of her weaponry arsenal. The dagger came without the paua shells, probably they came off at some point, there was rest of glue around the holes where they were supposed to be. So, as I am not thinking in selling it at any time I decided those paua shells from New Zealand should be there again.

Handle close-up.

This dagger was seen in various episodes used by Xena played by Lucy Lawless and stunt doubles: “Callisto", “Intimate stranger” and “The furies”.

Cross guard close-up.

Photos for reference:

Creation replicas collection

Here are some of my favorite replicas distributed by Creation Entertainment. Also, Gabrielle season 6 costume is in one side of the first photo. Enjoy!

After the Callisto sword arrived this week I can say I already own 15/17 replicas.

1. Xena battle worn sword. FOUND
2. Xena original chakram. FOUND
3. Xena Yin-yang chakram. FOUND
4. Xena whip. FOUND
5. Xena breastdagger. FOUND
6. Xena gauntlets. FOUND
7. Xena armbands. FOUND
8. Xena Sacred AFIN katana. FOUND
9. Xena scabbard. MISSING
10. Gabrielle staff. FOUND
11. Gabrielle sais. FOUND
12. Gabrielle Helicon sword. FOUND
13. Gabrielle S5 necklace. FOUND
14. Gabrielle S6 necklace. FOUND
15. Gabrielle AFIN katana. FOUND
16. Callisto sword. FOUND
17. Ares sword. MISSING

Just missing the rare Ares sword and the Xena leather scabbard.

1998 Prop Display Recreation

Does it sounds familiar to you? There was a time when a huge Xena props shadow box were displayed. This is the case of the Hercules/Xena Convention in 1998, this prop display was set up in the Burbank Hilton parking during the convention took place and it was assembled by a company called Imagination Creators for MCA/Universal. The main problem was that the display case was set up directly to the sun and was really difficult to take good photos.

 

All props displayed are easily identificable: a Horde axe, chakram, breast dagger, Callisto sword, Xena sword and the “Miss Amphipolis” contest scroll. 

Well, I decided to recreate this beautiful Xena prop display with some of my stuff and a purple velvet fabric I have, was too funny! After 25 years here it is again, same display with the highest resolution ever to see every single detail. 

In this case, there is my retractable metal screenused Xena sword, the screenused “Miss Amphipolis” contest scroll, the screenused Horde axe, Original Xena Creation Limited Edition Chakram replica, Callisto Creation Limited Edition sword replica and to end up, the Todd’s Coyle Limited Edition breast dagger.

Iconic swords

This last year I have the chance to find all these beauties: Xena Creation sword, Callisto Creation sword, screen used Livia sword and screen used Prometheus sword. Which one is your favorite?

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.

Reference photos and screencaps:

My collection: Favorite props and replicas

Today I bring you a pair of photos of my Xena collection favorite props and replicas. Xena Creation Entertainment sword is always a "Must", as the dark chakram, yin yang chakram and Gabrielle sais. On the other hand, a screen used Xena hero metal sword is always an iconic piece from the series like the Prometheus hero metal sword with "faux" gems inlay.

In the second photo, you have my Xena displayed costume in the left side: The costume combines a screenused stunt Xena breastplate, back plate and shoulder guards (with a real copper hammered parts done by a black smith based in Xena latest seasons style). The gauntlets and armbands are Limited Edition replicas distributed by Creation Entertainment, Knee guards are screenused ones, boots are from Todd's Costumes early work and the Xena leathers were made by me based in the screenused season 3/4 Xena costume with a real copper medallion done by the same black smiths that did Xena armour in New Zealand. 

In the right side, it is Gabrielle screen worn season 6 velvet costume with real silver cuffs and armband purchased from the same company that did the ones seen on screen, boots and sai straps (s6 style) are screenused. Also, Gabrielle season 6 Limited Edition necklace replica distributed by Creation Entertainment.