More and more Spartan gear is being found, bought, and collected all because of the fantastic “300” movie. Entire rooms as well as walls and corners of rooms are being devoted to the “300” movie collectibles. This article will tell you what gear you will need to make a full “300” movie collection. We’ll talk about what to buy, where to buy it, and even offer some suggestions on how to display it. If your new to collecting you’ll learn a lot, but even if you aren’t it is worth reading since you might run into something you missed.
The first thing you should know is what to purchase for your display. You should start off by buying the critical items before moving onto the rest. The Spartans are most easily recognized by their sheilds and helmets. Buying a Spartan helmet and big Spartan shield are the first things you must do to kick start your new display.
The shield should be large enough to completely protect the Spartan warrior and should be completely round. Each helmet should be devoid of plumes and should be rounded at the top rather than spiked or horned. It should also have an open face and a cheek protector on each side. The shield and helmet were traditionally made with bronze, your replicas should mimic the color.
You’ll also need a nice javelin and a pair of leather sandals. You should also have a small sword. The Spartans used the swords to fight close quarters combat and it is important to have the full array of Spartan weapons with your setup.
These items can be purchased through many different venues. One of the best places to go for a large amount of variety and reasonable prices is the Internet. The Internet store Armor Venue is a great place to go to find the “300” movie collectibles.
The most exciting part of buying a movie prop collection is setting it up for display. You can display your items on a shelf, on a table top, in a display case, on a model, or even on separate stands. The best display I have seen is one where the helmet is on a stand the armor is on a stand and the sandals are places on a shelf mounted on the wall next to the stands. Hooks were used for the mounting of the weapons. There are many more good examples of great displays. Use your imagination and create a fantastic display for your home.





