From Set to Shelf: The Movie Props Podcast

In Part 1 of our interview with practical effects veteran and Oscar-winning engineer Stuart Ziff, host Dan Gastin is joined by guest co-host and Ghostbusters collector Zed Richards for a deep dive into the golden era of pre-digital movie magic. Stuart reflects on his storied film career, from his early days in practical filmmaking to working inside the ILM model shop during the Star Wars era. We discuss his innovative set engineering, the creation of the Academy Award-winning Go-Motion syste...

What does it take to build one of the most comprehensive archives of screen-used Power Rangers props in the world? In this episode of From Set to Shelf, host Dan Gastin sits down with collector and expert Rich Rose to trace his journey from opening 1995 movie action figures as a kid to acquiring high-end production artifacts. Rich shares the story behind his most prized acquisitions—including Japanese Super Sentai screen-used helmets, hero sabers sourced directly from cast and crew, and mult...

In this episode of From Set to Shelf, we sit down with Rory Emery, founder of The Moment, to explore the world of original vintage film poster collecting—from his very first Licence to Kill quad to running a premier cinema art business. Rory shares his transition from a passionate collector to a full-time dealer, including the chance encounter with Tom Cruise that inspired him to leave his corporate job, the mechanics of sourcing rare paper globally from Tokyo to Los Angeles, and how the mar...

For the Season 3 premiere, legendary creature FX wizard and animatronic designer Rick Lazzarini (founder of The Character Shop) joins Dan on From Set to Shelf to pull back the curtain on a career built on practical magic. In this deep dive, Rick breaks down how he brought iconic cinematic creatures and effects to life across classic cinema. The conversation covers everything from building "The Beast" for The Sandlot and miniaturizing the flying Sanderson sisters in Hocus Pocus to pioneering t...

In this episode, the guys preview standout lots across major franchises, including iconic pieces from Austin Powers, Breaking Bad, and Ghostbusters. Beyond breaking down their favorite catalog highlights, Dan and Alex unpack essential collector tips on provenance, condition authentication, and current market valuations—giving you an insider’s playbook for bidding in high-stakes auctions. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights into original screen-used props, costumes, and film history! Connect With ...