The Prop Store Near the End of the Met Line

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Just outside London- not too far from Chalfont and Latimer Underground station- there lies a small farmhouse which hides an intriguing secret... for it's home to the 'Prop Store', an auction house who specialise in sourcing and selling original TV, music and movie props.
In November 2022, the Prop Store staged a huge auction at 'BAFTA' on Piccadilly, in which around 1500 pieces were up for sale and, just before the event, I was granted access to their warehouse which was packed with lots- many of which are icons of popular culture.
In this video, I'll be showing you what I encountered, including items related to the Beatles, Superman, Alien, Back to the Future, David Bowie and much more!
I'd be interested to hear your own thoughts on these items... which is your favourite? And do these props evoke any memories? Please be sure to let me know in the comments.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at the Prop Store for accommodating my visit- they're a great bunch of people who couldn't have been more helpful and friendly.
You can visit the Prop Store's website here:
propstore.com/
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[@Robslondon]

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[@racheljackson4428]

show me the good stuff.......Batman Stuff.

[@Robslondon]

@@racheljackson4428 There was a Batman cowl... but ultimatley it wasn't used for filming. Did you see the batarangs? ;-)

[@TefiTheWaterGipsy]

What a great video! I wish I'd known about the prop store when I lived in Buckinghamshire. When i was a kid, we all saw Superman. One day in the summer holidays, my friend and I were sitting on our stairs chatting, a bit bored, when suddenly, at the door stood superman looking at the numbers on the buzzer. My mate and I launched ourselves at him, screaming "can I help you?" He was charming and polite at the sight of these odd London teens. He'd come to see a neighbour who was loosely connected to the BBC. We buzzed the buzzer and announced him, practically dragging him to the ancient lift, which took considerably longer to reach the top floor than the stairs would have. The three of us stood squashed like sardines in this ancient hydraulic lift, slowly cranking its way to the lofty regions of the fifth floor. I was squashed against his chest, I'm sure I must have covered it in the bright pink lipstick and blusher worn by girls of the early eighties. He seemed mighty built up to me, that guy was solid! We practically marched him to our neighbour's door until she opened it and they greeted each other with a big hug, her thanked us and they closed the door. This entire time we hadn't lost our cool too much, coming off as strange, overly helpful, slightly hysterical teens. My friend was always loud, the second the door closed she yelled "ohmygawdSUPERMAN!" Knowing my brother would explode with jealousy, we bolted to the ground floor, hammering on the door. We told my brother, who immediately burst into tears at having missed his hero. My mum sent us out again, but we stood at the door listening to her comfort my brother. "Of course they're lying, if Superman really came here, why would he use the lift? He'd just fly up the stairs." We lost it at that point. We didn't see him again, but on the plus side, he didn't sue our parents for trauma therapy. I had totally forgotten about this until I saw his costume. Obviously he wasn't wearing it on the day, jeans, a nice shirt and a blazer, my mate swore he was wearing a blazer, but I don't recall it. Unfortunately absolutely no one believed us. Great video, now I want to go and see the Propstore. Thank you for another great video 📹. ☆

[@Robslondon]

What an incredible memory! Thanks so much for sharing 😁

[@PaulB-17]

So interesting, could have watched for hours. Thanks Rob. You should be getting many thousands more views here.

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Paul. I must admit, the algorithm has been a real struggle to work with lately... Really appreciate your support; it means a lot to me mate. Stay well.

[@stephanbennett2242]

That was great Rob. Cheers. Glad you got to film the stuff before the big sale. Very interesting and enjoyable. 👍❤

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Stephan. Stay well.

[@Corrus]

Nice video again, Rob. I love movie props and memorabilia. In fact, I'm off to see the Back to the Future Exhibition in Camden in a few weeks, along with a visit to the Sci-Fi exhibition at the Science Museum. A good 2-for-1 day out! :)

[@Robslondon]

Hi Paul, thanks. Yes, I've heard about that exhibition, contemplating visiting myself! Cheers and stay well.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

What an amazing place. Literally something for everyone. Thanks yet again Rob.

[@Robslondon]

It’s a pleasure as always Paul, many thanks 😉

[@butchknapman3939]

Rob this just proves how green open spaces can be accessed courtesy of the London Underground, very interesting video. When he visited my children’s school as the green cross code man I came face to face with Keith Prowse mind you had to look up he was 6ft 5ins or 1. 9 metres

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much Butch, and yes the 'underground' does enable access to some very rural areas! I've met Dave Prowse too, he was huge! As you probably know, he sadly passed away not so long ago (as in fact have quite a few people mentioned in this video... David Bowie, Rutger Hauer, Robin Williams....) Hope you're keeping well.

[@thewrecker3140]

Dave Prowse Lol.

[@ratsalad1]

Really enjoying the frequent uploads recently Rob. Always like to see that you've posted!

[@Robslondon]

Really appreciate that Jack, thank you. Hoping to have two more big videos out before Christmas! Cheers and stay well.

[@Gazellekaz]

That was marvellous thank you. I really enjoyed your curated tour, it looks like a great place to visit.

[@Robslondon]

Really appreciate your kind words, thank you :-)

[@Britoverseas]

Another great video Rob. When I was a kid my parents used to drive us out for a country walk to Chenies. We got to see a pig farm. Wish the prop store had been there then ! Cheers.

[@Robslondon]

:-D Cheers!

[@MrJohn768]

Oh Rob...thank you for this 👏 your usual great presentation and a terrific subject ! My wife was delighted to watch this,too. She was a prop buyer and then a wardrobe mistress at the BBC back in the year dot. She said she really enjoyed this. Well done 👍

[@Robslondon]

Ah, such a lovely comment Mr John, thank you! Glad you and your wife enjoyed it.

[@maverick4177]

The Rutger Hauer jacket is awesome, it was also nice to see the actor Brion James (Leon the replicant) in the movie clip, my cousin was married to Brion for many years 👍🏻

[@Robslondon]

Oh wow! What a connection 😉

[@Rachel-bo3qg]

Interesting stuff, love the way you put the clips with the items, it really brings them to life !

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Rachel 😉

[@paulmerryman]

Lively stuff Rob, and some amazing artifacts. Think the Fraggle is my fav, used to love watching that

[@Robslondon]

Same here Paul 😉 Cheers

[@darriendastar3941]

That was *every* kind of good fun. Thank you 🙂

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure Darrien, thank you my friend ;-)

[@garybrockwell2031]

You say at the end " witch is your favourite" well I'll say this one is now my top top Favourite 💯🇬🇧🗣️ and I'll be watching this a few times yet👍 thanks mate😁💪🧐

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Gary 😉 So glad you enjoyed it mate. Stay well

[@douglasthompson296]

Terrific Rob, like a kid in a sweetshop, where to look first. Now I wonder if they had a spare box of Superman cod piece liners to maintain his profile 🙄👍👍👍 Cheers DougT

[@Robslondon]

😀

[@richardbrayshaw570]

Thanks Rob, I enjoyed that video enormously. Definitely have to pay the place a visit. Cheers!

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Richard!

[@stephenwhite5057]

Thanks, Rob .Very enjoyable and interesting.

[@Robslondon]

Many thanks Stephen.

[@goober6391]

Hey Rob, my surname is Jordan and I am of Scottish, Irish, & English decent, Love your channel!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gigteevee6118]

What a collection, shame it was only temporary and exclusive. Great video!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks 😉

[@gilltagg3352]

Another amazing and very interesting video. I’m totally hooked and can’t wait to see what you do for the next one ❤

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Gill, I really do appreciate your support. Stay well my friend.

[@TheUluxian]

I'd love to see that, but I'm afraid they'd have to kick me out. I probably wouldn't want to leave! So much to see! Once again, something I wouldn't have even known existed without your amazing channel! Thanks again. 18 days til I touch down at Gatwick! w00t! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Rob!

[@Robslondon]

Ha ha! Thanks so much 🙂I was very lucky to go there, it's a fantastic place.

[@dawnchorus7167]

Great video. That was a really interesting place which I would love to visit. My favourite prop would be the number plate. 🚘

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Dawn- and a good choice! 😉

[@piepowered]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@Robslondon]

Oh, it's a pleasure! Thank you so much :-) Stay well.

[@vickywitton1008]

Very interesting Rob as usual!

[@Robslondon]

Thank you so much Vicky 😊

[@1258-Eckhart]

Hi Rob, after Jago's example, I'm now looking forward to a cameo appearance of yours in a Jay Foreman video 😛

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so much! I think I'm a bit under their radar though sadly! You can find pictures of me online if you know where to look though ;-)

[@k.jamescarters9557]

Never heard of this place but now want to go so bad! There also that insane doctor who place over at Upton Park.

[@Robslondon]

😄

[@Yamp44]

Thanks Rob, that was super interesting. I sure would love to get my hand on that Dalek! I wonder where the grey alien prop came from? I would venture it's from "Close Encounter of the 3rd Kind", but I'm really not sure.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks 😊 It was indeed used in Close Encounters of the Third Kind; it was designed for a child actor to wear!

[@ChrisSmith-ls7mb]

Hello Rob Another great video. Sure brought back great memories. Back to the future was one of movies I took Sandra to see when we first started dating so those are our favorite items. When we where in London in 2016 we where on Bus tour to the Cotswolds when a DeLorean from movie drove by. Then there is the Chucky doll. We have never seen the movie but a more recent movie called Ready Player One which Chucky is mentioned and it has become a catch phrase Sandra and I use. The movie is partially filmed in London and we visited the building that was used as there head quarters of bad guys. Sorry I could go on for a long time. Thanks Rob. Take Care Chris and Sandra of Canada.

[@Robslondon]

A lovely comment, thank you ☺️

[@sharonleong7120]

Thanks Robert for sharing another great content. Loved it as always too. 👍👍👍💜💜💜

[@Robslondon]

It's a pleasure as always Sharon, thanks for watching!

[@RoyCousins]

Thanks for another interesting video Rob. I wonder if the location of The Prop Store at Chenies has anything to do with the concentration of film studios in the area (Denham, Elstree, Ealing, Pinewood, Leavesden, etc,.)?

[@Robslondon]

@@RoyCousins Many thanks Roy! That's a good question, as far as know it's a coincidence although it would make sense as being so close it would be easier to source items. They have a store in L.A too

[@michaelwhite8031]

I had a pint with Rutger Hauer in a Covent Garden pub many years ago, he was a really nice chap and no he wasn't drinking Guinness lol.

[@Robslondon]

I’m really jealous Michael! I’ve only ever heard good things about Rutguer, sounds like he was a top bloke and I’d love to have met him. I was gutted when he passed away a few years back.

[@michaelwhite8031]

Yes, there was nothing Hollywood about him, just a really down to earth guy.

[@asheland_numismatics]

Another cool video. 👍

[@Robslondon]

Cheers 😉

[@asheland_numismatics]

@@Robslondon 🤗

[@mickmcguire4571]

Brilliant

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Mick

[@johnbarnes888]

Cracking place this Rob. So many of my favourite films featured in this Alladin's cave of collectable cornucopia. Was that 'Wilson' I saw there near the end of the vid?

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Dave! And yes; well spotted that was indeed Wilson ;-)

[@johnbarnes888]

👍

[@nicholaswalker2494]

Brilliant video Rob something really different My favourite is the Gladiator breast plate as the film is one my favourite did you know how much it went for? Cheers see you again soon 👍👍

[@Robslondon]

Thanks so Nicholas! It went for £20,000.... a bargain ;-) Stay well.

[@paulhoughton5266]

Wow, would love to have seen these in real life, and The Chenies is not to far from me 😀Great film Rob, keep up the great films

[@Robslondon]

Cheers for the lovely comment Paul. You can visit the store if you phone ahead and arrange a time slot.... ;-) Thanks for your support mate and stay well

[@lesleysmith51]

Great fun post. Wish I could have been at the auction but only to watch not buy!

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Lesley 😉

[@patricksullivan2261]

This must have been great for you as a lover of not only history, but pop culture history as well. All hidden away in a small town.

[@Robslondon]

Thanks Patrick; it was- I was very luck to visit! And as I say, the staff were wonderful :-) Cheers and stay well.

[@CitiesForTheFuture2030]

Did you find a Star Trek replicator at the warehouse? I would like to get one for my house - I'm tired of cooking & washing up all day, every day? How much? I would love a Darlek for the office to keep the boss at bay. I have lots of stuff (I'm a crafter) so any spare TARDISes (?) would be VERY handy or perhaps the carpet bag belonging to Mary Poppins! A hoverboard from Back to the Future would DEFINITELY help with transport costs. Although - come to think of it - so too would the bed from Bednobs & Broomsticks or even the car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. I think there might be quite a bit of movie tech that could help during the current cost of living crisis. Hmmm... any wands from Harry Potter perhaps???

[@Robslondon]

Ha ha! Lovely comment, thank you ;-)

[@Who.Knew-The.Salt.MustFlow]

Great vid... Is it open to the public for browsing?

[@Robslondon]

Thanks- technically it is yes, although you have to arrange a time slot in advance.

[@PenelopeFluffington]

Spotted the golden mask worn by Mordred in Excalibur!

[@Robslondon]

Very well spotted, yes! I wanted to talk about it but the video was getting too long, ha ha!

[@douglasthompson296]

Well Rob, that's a proposition for film 2, the items on the cutting room floor? Cheers DougT

[@Robslondon]

@@douglasthompson296 I could probably muster a second one up... not too many people seem interested in the subject though sadly... Thanks for your kind support, it means a lot to me Doug.

[@dougknight1720]

Thanks Rob. Really interesting. Never seen a prop store before. Great film mate as usual.

[@Robslondon]

Cheers Doug

[@MadMax76er]

Pretty sure I went to that Oasis Finsbury Park gig

[@Robslondon]

Nice…. You’ve see coat in person too then 😉

[@MadMax76er]

@@Robslondon was probably too drunk to remember 🤣

[@Robslondon]

@@MadMax76er 😂

[@douglasthompson296]

​@@MadMax76eror stoned, take your pick 🥴 Cheers

[@Chuck2076]

Short circuit 2 Johnny 5 toy prop Location Middle shelf Timestamp: 9:35

[@Robslondon]

Well spotted!

[@Chuck2076]

@@Robslondon thanks!

[@LavaXLS12]

What is the name for this prop shop

[@Robslondon]

The Prop Store

[@thomasevans5008]

Just seen this video i live just down the road from there does anyone know if this place is still there? Confused as seems it's gone?

[@Robslondon]

As far as I know it's still there Thomas.... have you looked up 'the prop Store, Chenies'?

[@zpy-nq7wv]

HAVE YOU EVER FOUND ANY PROPS FROM THE " HAMMER FILMS " ?

[@Robslondon]

Me personally… no! Although I’ve heard a Hammer Horror Dracula cape was once found in a fancy dress shop on Shaftesbury Avenue- it had been rented out to the public for years

[@zpy-nq7wv]

@@Robslondon I READ ABOUT THAT . THAT'S AMAZING. I BOUGHT SOME ITEMS FROM YOU FROM , " TO KILL A KING " . YEARS AGO. I STILL HAVE THEM .❤️