Festive movie costumes and props to get you in the Christmas spirit...

If like me you love this time of the year, then you'll enjoy this assortment of festive costumes and props from the movies to help you get in the holiday spirit.

Babes in Toyland movie costumes

First up are these classic costumes which evoke the winter season from Disney's 1961 festive musical, Babes in Toyland.

This joyful duo of costumes designed by Bill Thomas were worn by Tom Piper and Annette Funicello and photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives temporary exhibit at The Reagan Library in California's Simi Valley in July 2012.

The Santa Clause 3 costume

Next up is a much more familiar 'Santa' outfit worn by Tim Allen in 2006's Disney Christmas comedy sequel, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.

Ingrid Ferrin was Costume Designer on the film and the big red suit was photographed on display along with Martin Short's Jack Frost costume at Disney's D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in California in August 2019.

The Grinch costume

You can't think about the holiday season for long without thinking about Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

In the 2000 big screen adaptation Jim Carrey played the furry green creature menacing Whoville and Rita Ryack was Costume Designer on the live-action film.

The Grinch Max animatronic dog

The Grinch's Santa suit and this animatronic dog named 'Max' with his faux reindeer antler, were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park from April 2011 to July 2012.

Jim Boulden was responsible for animatronics and Puppet Creator on this family fantasy comedy and you can see more masks, models, sets and props from The Grinch on this blog.

The Chronicles of Narnia White Witch costume

Another film I also think about at Christmas is The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and 'The White Witch Jadis' who froze the magical land of Narnia in a Hundred Year Winter.

In the first installment of The Chronicles of Narnia from 2005, Tilda Swinton played the frosty sorceress and wore fierce costumes designed by Isis Mussenden, like this fur-coated costume on display at Disney's D23 Fan Expo 2019.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Shiver costume

Keeping to the frosty theme and this next spellbinding costume belongs to 'Shiver' from 2018's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

Richard E. Grant played the icy Regent of the Snow Realm in the Disney fantasy film and his wintery attire was designed by Jenny Beavan and captured on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema in October 2018.

The Huntsman: Winter's War Freya costume

In 2016's The Huntsman: Winter's War, Emily Blunt played the the icy sorceress 'Freya', the younger sister of the evil 'Queen Ravenna'.

For this prequel to 2012's Snow White and the Huntsman, Colleen Atwood was the Oscar-nominated Costume Designer responsible for the magical medieval fantasy looks and it was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in February 2017.

Anna and the Apocalypse movie costumes

And these costumes from the 2018 zombie musical, Anna and the Apocalypse, may not seem like the usual festive fare, but bloody snowmen and spiked candy canes aside, the undead carnage does take place around Christmastime.

This exhibit for the comedy-horror film with costumes designed by Fi Morrison was photographed at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in November 2018.

Love Actually movie costumes

One film I look forward to rewatching every Christmas is Richard Curtis' 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually, it just makes me laugh and cry and smile.

In the movie Bill Nighy plays an aging rock star named 'Billy Mack' hoping for one last hit with a Christmas-themed song and his music video is an homage to Robert Palmer's Addicted to Love and features women playing instruments clad in Santa's helper outfits, Billy's Video Vixens.

Joanna Johnston was Costume Designer on this heartwarming, hilarious and emotional movie and these costumes were photographed at the NBC Universal Experience that used to reside in the Lower Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood back in January 2015.

Noelle movie costumes

And the final collection of festive costumes are from a more recent movie, this time the Disney+ original, Noelle starring Anna Kendrick as Santa's daughter.

'Noelle Kringle' looks right at home in these looks at the North Pole, but when she goes searching for her missing brother, the inheritor to Santa's gift-giving legacy, she looks a bit more out of place in Phoenix, Arizona.

Four movie costumes from Noelle designed by Gary Jones were photographed at Disney's D23 Expo 2019 to help launch Disney's new streaming platform.

So did they help? Did these wintery and Yuletide costumes and props help lift your festive spirits? Maybe revisiting some of these holiday movies can help distract you from the real world as we all stay safer at home, snug and warm this festive season.

Cool picks from Prop Store's December 2020 Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction London...

Visitors to my blog, old or new, will surely get the impression that I have an appreciation for the craftsmanship, ingenuity, expertise and creativity that goes into the costumes, props and sets featured here. I like to celebrate the costume designers, seamstresses, tailors, artisans and production designers that help magic the magic come to life on the big and small screen. Another company that appreciates the artistry of the entertainment industry is Prop Store, and they are holding their seventh Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in London on December 1 and 2, 2020, with over 900 rare and iconic lots from cinema and television for you to bid on. I've perused the latest Prop Store auction catalogue and these are some of my top picks that you may like to add to your collection of screen-used treasures from sci-fi to romantic comedy, supernatural fantasy to fairytales.

Headless Horseman costume worn by Christopher Walken

in Sleepy Hollow

First up is this exquisite 'Headless Horseman' costume from 1999's Tim Burton fantasy horror, Sleepy Hollow film.

Colleen Atwood was Oscar nominated for her designs on this movie and you can really see why with this ornate outfit, from the floor-length cape, to the double-headed dragon motif on the chest to the thigh-high boots, large patterned belt buckle and demonic-looking boot spurs.

This costume is truly haunting and is estimated to sell for between £30,000 to £50,000 when auctioned.

Book of the Dead prop from The Mummy

Keeping to the supernatural theme and another movie from 1999, this Book of the Dead hero prop was used in Stephen Sommers' action-adventure, The Mummy. This Egyptian artifact was accidentally used to raise the ancient priest 'Imhotep' from the grave.

I've actually seen this Book of the Dead prop from the treasure hunting movie on display at Universal Studios Hollywood back in 2009, alongside other costumes and props from the film.

This impressive book prop features ornate vulture-like clasps, twelve tablet pages covered in hieroglyphics and scarab beetle key lock design is expected to reach an estimated £20,000 to £30,000.

Peter Banning's Pan costume worn by Robin Williams

in Hook

The next costume comes from Steven Spielberg's 1991 fantasy adventure Hook, in which Robin Williams played a grown up 'Peter Pan' named 'Peter Banning' who had forgotten his magical youthful spirit.

There's something nostalgic and simple about this leafy costume design by Anthony Powell, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on this fairytale movie.

This suede costume is a must-have for fans of the beloved comic actor and is expected to sell for £10,000 to £15,000.

Fans of the movie can also check out this cool Bowling Ball Kid prop from Hook that I once saw on display at the Planet Hollywood Cafe in Las Vegas.

R5 Droid from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The next amazing prop comes from a galaxy far, far away from the recent Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker installment, and it's a remote-controlled, light-up R5 Droid.

Alongside a working Dalek from Doctor Who, this would be a wish list Christmas present considering I was huge Star Wars fan growing up in the 1970s and 80s and I always loved all the other background Driods featured in the cinematic universe.

This working orange, white and blue R5 astromech Droid from the 2019 movie could be yours for £20,000 to £30,000.

Juliet's wedding dress worn by Keira Knightley

in Love Actually

At this time of year my mind always turns to the films I'll rewatch over the holiday season, and Richard Curtis' 2003 romantic comedy, feel-good festive movie, Love Actually, is always top of that must-see list. That's why this wedding dress outfit worn by Keira Knightley as 'Juliet' stood out in the auction catalogue.

Joanna Johnston was Costume Designer on this film and this organza and lace outfit was custom-made for the production, including a feather headdress.

This piece of cinema history could be yours for £3,000 to £5,000, and you can see more Love Actually movie costumes when they were on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Times are tough for many at the moment, but these items are one-of-a-kind treasures and I know how passionate collectors can be about their favourite movies and TV shows.

2020 has been a miserable year, so if you wanted to splurge on something fun that has special meaning to you and would make you happy, why not.

Top picks from Prop Store's 2016 movie and TV memorabilia Live Auction...

So many people contact me after visiting my blog to see if they can buy the costumes and props featured here. Sadly I have to tell them that I'm an admirer and not an owner of these fantastic creations from the big and small screen, but fortunately there are often ways you can get hold of these original movie costumes and props. On September 27, 2016 Prop Store will hold its latest Live Auction of movie and television collectibles in London, so be sure to check out their online auction catalogue to see what cinematic and televisual treasures are available for you to buy. Included this time around are over 550 lots of incredible costumes, props and production materials going under the hammer, from films like the original Star Wars trilogy, Gladiator, Les Misérables, The Dark Knight trilogy, Highlander, Indiana Jones, the Terminator movies and even iconic Ray Harryhausen concept sketches. There were so many cool items in their catalogue, but here are handful that really caught my magpie eye.

Flash Gordon's Mongo Military Jacket
worn by Sam J. Jones

Flicking through the extensive catalogue this red Mongo Military Jacket worn by Sam J. Jones in 1980's Flash Gordon movie really grabbed my attention with its nostalgia factor. With its rocking Queen soundtrack and campy over-the-top action (not forgetting the hunky titular 'Flash Gordon') I loved this sci-fi adventure movie when I was growing up.

Danilo Donati was Costume Designer on the classic science fiction film and this vibrant red and gold embellished jacket is expected to sell for between £5,000-£7,000.

Scar Predator costume worn by Ian Whyte

in AVP: Alien vs. Predator

Next up is this awesome Predator creature costume from 2004's AVP: Alien vs. Predator by Paul W.S. Anderson, which was the first movie to see the two iconic sci-fi horror franchises face off on the big screen.

The movie saw a human archeological expedition to Antarctica become trapped in a battle between young Predators and newly hatched Aliens in a hidden training temple.

This hulking armoured alien creation made by Amalgamated Dynamics Incorporated could be yours for between £40,000-£60,000.

Major Kira Nerys uniform worn by Nana Visitor

in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

And as it is the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, I thought I'd showcase a character costume from one of my favourite TV series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which ran for seven seasons from 1993 to 1999.

This red Bajoran Militia uniform was worn by Nana Visitor as the no-nonsense and fiery 'Major Kira Nerys' serving on the Starfleet-managed space station DS9 orbiting the planet of Bajor.

Robert "Bob" Blackman was Costume Designer on the entire run of DS9 and I liked this sleeker one-piece version of Kira's red command uniform, which debuted in later seasons of the show, because it wasn't as stiff and lost the shoulder-pads of her initial series costume.

This cool uniform is expected to sell for between £1,500-£2,000, which personally I feel is a bit of a steal and any Deep Space Nine fan would love to own this costume.

Juliet's wedding dress worn by Keira Knightley in Love Actually

From outer space to romance, and one of my favourite feel-good movies of all time, 2003's Love Actually.

This Richard Curtis tale of intertwined relationships and storylines is a must-see every Christmas to get me in the festive spirit, and every time I tear up at the start of the movie with Keira Knightley's wedding to Chiwetel Eijofor and the surprise instrument players and choir in the church.

'Juliet's' wedding dress was designed by Joanna Johnston and is expected to sell for around £5,000-£7,000

If like me you're a fan of the romantic comedy, then be sure to also check out these other Love Actually movie costumes on display.

Hugh Jackman's crossbow from Van Helsing

2004's Van Helsing may not have been the start of a new monster fighting film franchise, but it was still a fun supernatural romp and this ornate crossbow used by Hugh Jackman as the titular vampire-slaying hero is certainly a work of art.

This fully functional crossbow was made by Applied Effects and is up for auction at £15,000-£20,000.

Rita Vrataski EXO Suit worn by Emily Blunt

in Edge of Tomorrow

Next up is a fantastic EXO Suit costume from 2014's totally underrated science fiction action flick, Edge of Tomorrow.

Starring alongside Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt wore this battlesuit as Special Forces warrior 'Rita Vrataski', the 'Angel of Verdun', who fights wave after wave of alien invaders in this groundhog day style story adapted from Hiroshi Sakurazaka's novel All You Need Is Kill.

Can you imagine turning up at a convention, or walking down the street at Halloween, in this supercool costume (or just starring at it for hours in your protective display case). This futuristic EXO Suit designed by Pierre Bohanna could be yours for between £12,000-£15,000.

Fox Mulder and Dana Scully FBI credential props used by

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in The X-Files

And finally for my top picks from this year's auction are these FBI credentials used by 'Mulder and Scully' in TV's The X-Files.

After running for nine seasons from 1993 to 2002 investigating the paranormal and extra-terrestrial, the TV pop culture phenomenon returned for new episodes this year, so I imagine these FBI agent props from The X-Files original run will be snapped up like hot cakes in the auction.

The black leather wallet FBI Photo ID and Badge is estimated to go for £3,000-£5,000, whilst the clip-on Photo ID will sell for £2,000-£3,000 and are available for each character in both options.

As you can see from these examples there are some really cool items up for grabs this time around, so it may be time to raid your piggybank and check out Prop Store's website for further details.