Bad Movie, Good Set: Refurbed Subway Signs

I'd like to say that I first spotted these vintage subway signs at a hole-in-the-wall thrift shop tucked away in Hollywood, but unfortunately, I would be lying. It was Sunday, I was hungover, and I was watching "Monster-In-Law" on HBO. And the movie kinda really sucked, but I couldn't stop thinking, "Damn! That bathroom! I want that bathroom! That kitchen! Those signs! Ugh, is JLo really painting the kitchen with Laura Ashley roses? And is Michael Vartan really that much of a doormat?" (For the record, Jane Fonda and Wanda Sykes were quite good).

After much hunting around, I found this shop on eBay that sells authentic vintage signs that are similar--if not pretty damn close to the real deal. All the signs are restored and custom-framed, and the shop even accepts offers if the Buy It Now price is out of your price range.
-Grace

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we kind of did out own.... based on the modern ones, not vintage.

Really love the fact that I could make it 7 feet tall.

http://blueantstudio.blogspot.com/2007/07/nyc-subway-sign-for-home-decor.html

regards,

joel maria pirela
blueantstudio.com

posted by joel maria pirela on July 31st 2007 at 12:27pm
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I've been keeping an eye on the afforementioned ebay store for a while now. There's currently a sign there that's an exact duplicate of the sign in the film, same train stops and all. Their inventory changes all the time - worth a bookmark.

posted by NYCFan on August 2nd 2007 at 10:18am
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