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Prop Warehouse

Although it's not part of the public tram tour, the Prop Warehouse is one of the stops on the extended VIP Experience tour.
A prop (or "property") is anything an actor touches during a film, from a paper clip to a grand piano.
Every item in the warehouse is separately identified, barcoded and catalogued. People searching for props for a production can easily find what they want from among the hundreds of thousands of items available. Spread over many floors of the massive Edith Head building, Universal's prop collection is the largest in the industry, containing over 1 million items.
Thanks to Phillip Donnelly, nfb_418, Josh Gross and Chris Barr for the photos.
The Edith Head building, home of the Prop Warehouse
The Edith Head building, home of the Prop Warehouse. Photo by Phillip Donnelly, 2006
Selection of props
Selection of props. Photo by nfb_418
An E.T. amongst the props
An E.T. amongst the props. Photo by Josh Gross, May 2006
Selection of props
Selection of props. Photo by Josh Gross, May 2006
Prop stuntmen?
Prop stuntmen? Photo by Josh Gross, May 2006
More props
More props. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Prop dummies
Prop dummies. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
More props.
More props. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Hold Cards used to reserve props for a particular production.
Hold Cards used to reserve props for a particular production. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Props from the American Pie series.
Props from the American Pie series. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Chris Barr with the Statue of Liberty
Chris Barr with the Statue of Liberty. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Props from Gladiator
Props from Gladiator. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Chair from Gladiator.
Chair from Gladiator. Photo by Chris Barr, www.ejectmedia.net, July 2006 (VIP tour)
Prop Warehouse sign