This costume started life as one of Kevin Sorbo’s stunt Hercules costumes. The shirt was modified for use by Sharon James, Alexandra Tydings’ stunt double,
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Posts from my Swords and Sandals blog
Eve’s Sword from “Livia”
The 20th episode of season five of Xena: Warrior Princess, “Livia”, is pretty enormous. It’s sort of a soft reboot for the series; jumping ahead
Horde Axe from “The Price”
I purchased this prop from Glen on the Xena Prop Treasures Facebook page in April of 2019. This is a beautiful piece that is very
Tethys Sketch and Cel
Here’s another piece of animation art from my collection. This sketch and cel features Tethys (Alison Wall) from Hercules and Xena-The Animated Movie: The Battle for
Eye Candy: Garrett Hedlund in Troy
Garrett Hedlund was born in 1984 and Troy was his first feature film. He starred as Achilles’ cousin, Patroclus. He went on to star in Friday Night Lights and Eragon.
Conan The Barbarian: The Musical
I just came across this hilarious video on YouTube by Jon and Al Kaplan. Watch here
Gredor’s Sword from “Centaur Mentor Journey”
This sword was originally sold as part of a lot of weapons in the Turner’s Hercules and Xena auction in 2001. I bought it from a private collector this
Troy: Director’s Cut
Troy was released in May of 2004. I was about to complete my minor in Classical Studies and I had really mixed feelings about the film
Eye Candy: Nathan Jones in Troy
6’11”, 360 lbs Nathan Jones was born in Australia in 1969. He began competing as a “Strongman” in 1995 before moving into professional wrestling in
Hrothgar Belt Pieces
One of the things that always really impressed me about Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess was the attention to detail in costuming.
Eye Candy: Brad Pitt in Troy
I mostly liked Brad Pitt as Achilles in Troy. He certainly looked the part. Pitt always has a problem keeping accents consistent and this movie
Eye Candy: Orlando Bloom in Troy (2004)
Orlando Bloom had already made a splash on the big screen as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and as Will Turner in
Purple Sloth Productions 
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