Awesome Callisto Skirt Replica

Hi guys! Today I bring you this authentic treasure from the propmaker Todds Coyle, in this case, is a Callisto leather skirt. First, I was a little skeptical when I bought it to a seller from UK because it's known that the quality of the lastest work from Todds Costumes isn't as good as it was years ago, but I had a good feeling about it. So, two weeks ago it arrived and I was really surprised about the good quality and detailing of the skirt and the dagger shealth. It is very well made to the detail, absolutly awesome. *I've put  the roman dagger on the dagger sheath from the skirt to see how it fits on it.

The snakes reliefs are my favourite part of the skirt, its of a kind of flexible polyurethane, I love it!

Xena FIN sacred katana

The Xena FIN sacred katana is one of the most iconic props of the series, this is an exact replica of the one used in the tv series made by the same propmasters. Every single detail is like the one seen on screen.

Centaur Metal Sword

After these difficult days when all the world was stopped because of the Covid-19, Ive got the chance to take some good photos of some of my favourite props.

These sword is an amazing prop. This kind of swords were used mostly by centaurs during the series, also seen in the episode "Death in chains" used by Toxeus (played by Chris Graham) to fight against Xena and kill his men. Im quite sure that this sword was used in that episode because we can see how Toxeus kill his men with it in some close-ups, thats why they used a retractable hero metal sword.

Also, I realized that the round emblem in the pommel was also used in Xenas whip, this kind of emblems were used in many props and costumes during the tv series.

Here you can admire the shinny blade of the retractable metal sword. Also, as you can see the grip is wrapped with real black leather all arround.

Screencap from the episode "Hooves and Harlots", the Centaurs against the amazons.

Some screencaps from the episode "Death in chains".

Gabrielle India Wardrobe as Shakti

When Studios USA sold off a lot of Xena costumes/properties on eBay, this beautiful costume was bought by a German dude that had it stored for many years, never was displayed before, since I bought it 3 months ago. It comes with the COA from "Studios USA" and "It's a Wrap".

This is a complete screenused wardrobe used by Gabrielle played by Renée O'Connor during the episode "Bewteen the lines" from season 4, Gabrielle went to the future to save Xena soul of her enemy, Alti.

The Gabrielle Shakti Outfit is complete, although it missing the golden turban and shoes. It contains the following items:

- Red Trouser: The trouser has a tag inside that is written "Gabrielle as Shakti", made out of red silk and gold details.

- Gold Wrap Top: In a beautiful gold tone this top is made of silk with the authentic tag from the costume.

- Gold Belt with hanging Bits: The belt is maybe one of the more impressive accesories from this costume, has plenty of details and the gold metal piece in the front is quite heavy.

- 2 x Upper Armbands & 2 x Gauntlets: The armbands and gaunlets are awesome, they are made from leather with a covering of gold fabric and adorned with metal trims, fake gold medallions and fake gemstones. Also, they are identify as Gabrielle (Renée O'Connor) accesories. Sometimes the costumes that were sold in the Turners Auction in New Zealand came with some double/stunt accesories, this one isnt that case, is everything from the co-starring from the tv series, Renne.

- Necklace: The necklace is completely made of metal and quite heavy.

- 2 x Earing: The earings are like the necklace made out of gold metal.

- Chain Bandelier: Its a metal chain with a gold rope arround.

*Note: The Shakti double armbands were sold on eBay the 24 nov 2014. They were separated from the double/stunt costume. No idea were they are right now. Ive found this photos from the auction.
The auction said: "Up for auction is a pair of gold jeweled armbands.  They are labelled "Shakti Double" (faint but readable) - (note: the letters have faded further barely readable now).  They measure 11" long, 1 1/2" wide.  They are made from leather with a covering of gold fabric and adorned with metal trims, fake gold medallions and fake gemstones.  They lace up with gold elastic cord.  They have been worn and are slightly damaged, but still a great piece of television history from a fabulous show. They come with a Scroll of Authenticity from Drummonds Antiques who held the original auction from New Zealand. They would be an excellent & unique addition to any collection.  They have not been displayed they were locked in my safe."

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Here I share some screencaps from the episode "Bewteen the lines" where it seen the costume.

Screenused Roman uniform

This last week arrived a great christmas gift for me: it's an authentic complete Roman costume.

This is a complete Roman wardrobe used in the Xena: Warrior Princess tv series. It has several items to talk about:

- Roman leather vest, quite heavy and very detailed with rivets and metal pieces.

- Roman red cape, the fabric remains me the Gabrielle season 2&3 skirt fabric, maybe its the same fabric but in different colour.

- Roman leather pair of gaunlets, in the tags inside from each gaunlet is written: "Roman old Joxer" so I suppose that this gaunlets were used by Ted Raimi in the episode "Eve" when he tries to save Gabrielle.

- Roman red undershirt.

- Roman red skirt.

- Leather boots.

- Roman helmet made of heavy resin. (not seen in the photo)

Also the wardrobe arrived with the roman resin dagger and Ive alredy got the roman sword and scabbard that complete the costume.

Here is some screencaps that show the roman costumes used in the tv show.

Xena Props Wall

Amazon Photoshoot

Ive always thought that the real photoshoots of Xena props must be outside home. So I decided to take some Amazon props.