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PROPOLOGY - Technical Prop Rental & Manufacture
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PROPOLOGY (MOLNAR MOTION PICTURE PROPS, INC.) has been providing the Vancouver BC Film & Television industry with technical props services since 1987. Initially a manufacturer of custom props, this…
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Lead Designer and company President Richard Molnar (Senior Member IATSE, Local 891) brings over 25 years experience to bear in the production of screen-ready, custom-built props. He has worked in every job category within the Prop Department, both on and off set. This experience has given him uncommon insight into what your production colleagues demand of you, and the props you provide.

Many of the items depicted here are available to rent from our extensive inventory. To browse the complete inventory stock, please go to : http://www.mmpp-propology.com

Items consists of devices and electronics starting from circa 1950 to present day. Also stocked are items that are fictitious in nature, such as articles designed to portray future technology. We look forward to serving you!


"Mobile Phone Scanner /Tracker" featuring off-camera remote control of "SCAN/SEEK" function via cabled remote. Numeric LED display detail. Custom "non-strobing" design. Built for the TV series MILLENNIUM. (Co-produced with Clint Bolton. Electronics provided by Steven Genser of Robotic Effects. CAD rendering pr "Mil-Spec Field Operations Transceiver" featuring numeric LED displays, illuminated indicators, and transmit key actuated LED signal strength indicator. Originally built by SFX department of the TV series MacGYVER as a "Submarine Cloaking Device". It was subsequently obtained by MMPP INC. and repeatedly modified for various other production purposes. "Becca's Pistol" from the TV series ANDROMEDA Features included removable magazine, sequenced LED indicators & squib firing circuit. (Primary Fabrication: Peter Toporzysek. Electronics: Bill Merry of Williams Electronics) "Harper's Pistol" from the TV series ANDROMEDA. Featured a sequenced squib firing circuit. (Electronics provided by Bill Merry of Williams Electronics) "Tyr's Pistol" from the TV series ANDROMEDA. Featured sequenced LED indicators & squib firing circuit. (Primary Fabrication: Bob Boel & Charlie Grant. Electronics: Bill Merry of Williams Electronics. "Tyr's Over-Under Assault Rifle" from the TV series ANDROMEDA. Featured a removable magazine, sequenced LED indicators and a multimode squib firing circuit. (Primary Fabrication: Bob Boel & Charlie Gr "Limpid Mine" from ANDROMEDA. Features magnetic attachment and illuminated "ARMED" indicator. (shown"OFF") Illuminated "ARMED" indicator shown "ON". (3D modeling by Bob Boel.) Featured 6 points of articulation & 4 flashing LED "hazard lights." "Remote Manipulator Arm" from the TV series SMALLVILLE. In use on set. Off-camera control. (Co-produced with Bob Boel. Linear Actuator provided by Steve Genser of Robotic Effects. Additional supporting hardware/software from Jordan Kidston of Objects Special Effects.) "Home Computer System - Main Console" from the feature film TIMECOP. "Home Computer System - Satellite Console." Both featured simulated capacitance touch screens & control surfaces. Each unit was designed to be flush-mounted into a pocket cut into the existing set wal "Grenade Launcher Targeting System" from the feature film A-TEAM. Realistic multicoated laser finder windows and imager lens. Functional weatherproof color LCD monitor mounted on an adjustable arm. (Image was fed off-camera via coaxial cable.) Built to withstand heat & vibration while mounted to the Armorer provided automatic grenade launcher. "Portable DNA Lab" from the unaired TV pilot HRT. Featured a vacuum nozzle and hose for sample gathering, interchangeable sample containers, a sample analysis chamber with a blue-glow effect. Co-produ "Field Operations Computer" from the unaired TV pilot HRT. Featured illuminated LED indicators. (Co-produced with White Monkey Design.) "ND Scanner Device with Bar-Graph Display". Originally built for the TV series THE SENTINEL as an "EMP" GUN" but was later modified for use on various other productions. Featured a user triggered LED graph display - shown "OFF". LED graph display - shown "ON". Optical Sensor Accessory. Showing installation of Optical Sensor. Optical Sensor Installed. Shown here in its original color scheme configured with a external power cable. (Co-produced with White Monkey Design. Graphical treatment by Greg Venturi.) "Control Node Device" featuring battery powered LED "status indicators". Easily attachable to a wall, console, or other set-piece. "Electroshock Therapy Machine" featuring illuminated indicators & sequential LED bar-graph "exposure level" indicator. Exposure level indicator detail. "Nerve Gas Canisters" from the TV series THE SENTINEL. (Co-produced with White Monkey Design. Graphical treatment by Greg Venturi) "Vital Signs Monitor" from the TV series SMALLVILLE. Consisted of a facing component temporarily attached to a stock LCD monitor. "Access Control Keypad" rigged for simulated (self contained) operation. "Access Control Keypad" rigged for simulated (self contained) operation. Simulated Proximity Card Reader with keypad and special "Electronic Key" Status LED's cycle from red "SECURE" to green "ACCESS GRANTED" via off-camera wireless remote. "SECURE" "ACCESS GRANTED" "Electronic Key" Key is inserted into the right side of the unit. Blue LED illuminates once the key is fully engaged. Detail showing power switch and blue LED mode select switch. Image depicts size & placement of temporary adhesive putty or tape used to mount. Simulated RF Card Reader Unit. Shown with optional keypad in wall mounted config. Shown with optional keypad in console mounted config. Features wireless radio control that allows the user, off-camera, to change the LED state from red "SECURE MODE" to green "ACCESS GRANTED". Internal layout. Temporary mounting is achieved using adhesive tape or putty. "Access Control Keypad/Card-Swipe" rigged for simulated (self contained) operation. Card-Swipe Access Control Unit with Keypad. Features simulated, self-contained operation. (Shown here in "ACCESS DENIED" mode.) Mode changes to "ACCESS GRANTED" (after a 1 second delay) whenever the "ENTER" button is pressed, or a card is passed through the reader slot. Detail showing concealed power switch operation. Rear of unit with cover removed. Changes to the existing sequence timing can be easily reprogrammed if needed. Card-Swipe Access Control Unit with Keypad. Features simulated, self-contained operation. (Shown here in "ACCESS DENIED" mode.) Mode changes to "ACCESS GRANTED" (after a 1 second delay) whenever the "ENTER" button is pressed, or a card is passed through the reader slot. Detail showing concealed power switch operation. Rear of unit with cover removed. Changes to the existing sequence timing can be easily reprogrammed if needed. "Card Swipe/Keypad Access Control Device" featuring programmable alphanumeric LED display and LED status indicators. Controlled off-camera via cabled remote. (Electronics provided by Steve Genser of Robotic Effects.) Miscellaneous Wireless radio control provides off-camera LED color change from red "SECURE MODE"... ...to green "ACCESS GRANTED". Shown with optional keypad. Unit is powered up from a concealed switch. Mounting is achieved using temporary adhesive tape or putty. "Surveillance Transponder Tracker" from the feature film WHO'S HARRY CRUMB? Featured simulated green-phosphor display incorporating a flashing LED indicator that would advance along the map. "Timer Controlled Cable-Sear" from the feature film WHO'S HARRY CRUMB? "Surveillance Tracking Transponder" from the feature film WHO'S HARRY CRUMB? Featured user settable alphanumeric LED "start-time" display, functional "countdown" display & flashing "ARMED" indicator. Displays were engineered to prevent "strobing artifacts" normally evident dur "Android Faceplate" from the film STRANGE CHANGES. Apertures in forehead were rigged to emit blue liquid. "BNC Patch Panel" featuring functional LED indicators. Battery-powered, this item could be easily attached to a set wall or equipment console. "Mini BNC Patch Panel" Same functional attributes as the larger version. "Electric Prod" from the TV series MILLENNIUM. 8-Channel Programmable Radio Detonator Unit (simulated) from the TV series MILLENNIUM. "STANDBY/READY" "ARMED" "FIRING COMPLETE" It featured microprocessor controlled LED sequencing and custom (backlit) membrane-switch keypad. (Electronics provided by Steve Genser of Robotic Effects. CAD rendering produced by Bob Boel) "ND Sensor/Scanner Device" with LED bar-graph. Features user controllable "SCAN RATE" and "SOURCE STRENGTH" (via control knobs). Shown with RF Sensor Wand attached. One of several possible attachments. Bar-graph LED Display detail. (Electronics provided by Steve Genser of Robotic Effects.) "ND Sensor/Scanner Device" with LED bar-graph & numeric display. Features dual ultrasonic transducers that actually measure distance from the scanner to any forward-facing objects. The display reacts continuously to whatever the scanner encounters. Rear of unit showing the simulated "EM" sensor. Front of the unit features simulated sensors and a user-activated white-light illuminator... Alternately, a simulated UV light source can be selected. Either can be set to activate when the unit is switched ON, or can be left OFF completely. (Powered via 9 volt batteries.) "Shoulder Launched RPG" from the TV series BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (collapsed configuration). Shown in "READY" configuration. Featured self contained pyrotechnic circuit. "Computer Surveillance Data Recorder" Featuring user-activated LED indicators. "CCTV Surveillance Camera" featuring cabled remote control of focus, zoom, & tally light functions. Closer view. "High Power Laboratory Laser" from the TV series SMALLVILLE. Mounted to a mobile pedestal that featured interlocked 3-wheeled steering, pan, tilt, & precision elevation via hand-wheel. Lighting effects where accomplished with LED's and miniature neon tube. "Remote Sensor Monitor Console" featuring LED status indicators controlled off-camera via remote. (Originally built by White Monkey Design but later modified to its present form by MMPP INC.) "Robot Helper" from the pre-show presentation video for the theme park attraction ROKKOR'S (later renamed THE TERIBIS ADVENTURE). This prop (as well as many others produced by MMPP INC.) were later in Capable of transition between recorded and live control during performance, this robot featured 6 points of articulation and a guitar lacquer finish. The working mechanicals (including electronics & s The cosmetic components that dressed the mechanicals were carved from high-density urethane foam block by Bob Boel. "Power-Exoskelton" for the theme park attraction ROKKORS (AKA: THE TERRIBIS ADVENTURE) Concept design by Phil Spink. Arm detail. "Power Glove" detail. All components were finished with a highly durable guitar lacquer. Each component was carved from high-density urethane foam block or expanded styrene sheet and fixed onto a polycarbonate frame. Fabrication by Greg Lowen. (The middle item was fabricated elsewhere) "Futuristic Pirate Weapons" for the theme park attraction ROKKOR'S. Close up. "Starlight Scope" from the feature film STAKEOUT featuring 8 major components that could be built up or broken down on-camera. Separate components. Light amplifier component. "Onan-o-Graph" from the TV series MILLENNIUM. Featured functional tape transport mechanism & sequenced LED graph display. (All functions controllable off-camera via cabled remote.) LED graph display detail. Sensor control detail. Audio volume, output jack, and power switch detail. Complete apparatus with "feedback interface" unit. (Co-produced with Bob Boel.) Medium-Duty Switch Device with Illuminated Indicator. (Self contained power via 9 volt battery.) Heavy-Duty Switch Device with Large Flashing Indicator. (Self contained power via 9 volt battery.) 'Wireless Video Surveillance Camera" Close up detail. "Subcutaneous Injector/Scanner Device" Close-up of injector head. LED indicator. "Ground Penetrating Radar Unit" from the TV series MILLENNIUM. The apparatus consists of 5 main components. All components were contained within a fitted field case. Control/Monitor Unit was simply an empty housing that contained a rented mini-HD video monitor (Primary Fabrication: Clint Bolton. CAD Rendering: Bob Boel.) "Control Panels" originally built for the feature film BORDELLO OF BLOOD. Featured cabled remote control of illuminated indicators and sequenced bar-graph LED display (remote control components shown). "Electroshock Therapy Apparatus" from the TV series SMALLVILLE. In use on set. (CAD rendering provided by Bob Boel) Binary Chemical Bomb Controller/Timer from the TV series ARROW. On-camera components consisted of the controller head and working power supply unit. Power supply detail. Each LED bar-graph segment was individually controlled off-camera via cabled remote. "Viper's Lair Computer Console" from the TV series VIPER. Item featured a variety of simulated memory media devices and illuminated indicators that were controlled off-camera by cabled remote. (Co-pro "Tally Light Unit". Self powered, this item was simply attached with double-sided tape and blinked brightly when switched on. "Elevator Floor Indicator System" built to simulate elevator use. From the feature film JENNIFER 8. Floor selection & "CALL" button indicators were controlled off-camera via cabled remote. (Co-produced with Bob Boel) "Incident Video Recorder Unit" from the TV series VIPER featuring LED "RECORD" & "POWER" indicators. "Data Node Monitor" featuring 12 randomly flashing LED's. Self powered via 9 V battery. Easily attachable to a wall, console, or other set-piece. "Memory Pool - Subject Interface Unit" from the TV series SMALLVILLE featuring LED practical lighting. "Comm Boxes" suited to spaceflight operations. User-activated LED indicators. (Co-produced with Bob Boel. Electronics provided by Steve Genser of Robotic Effects) Tracking Transponder (simulated) from the web/TV series BLOOD AND CHROME. Features 2 dual-brightness flashing LED's. Device breaks-down into 2 modules (transmitter & power supply). Battery cover removed. Construction of an "Alien Anal Probe" for the feature film SCARY MOVIE 3 (deleted scene). Completed prop. Detail at the front of the sphere was motorized and slowly rotated. Sphere detail showing custom neon tube. ...installed to provide practical lighting from a mobile phone. Built for the feature film WHITE NOISE. High-Output LED's... Internal glow effect could be dimmed or brightened via off-camera cabled remote. Close-up of glowing "processed kryptonite wafers". "Kryptonite Bomb Vest" from the TV series SMALLVILLE. (Co-produced with Bob Boel, shown here wearing the vest.) Illuminated "EXIT" Sign rigged for self-contained operation (via internal 9 volt batteries). Removable direction marker covers facilitate different configurations: left arrow, right arrow, left & right arrows, or none at all. Optional wall-mount bracket. "ND Imager Unit." Featured glowing "sensor array", simulated "imager monitor", & illuminated LED indicators. Control Panels built for installation into an accurate replica Siemens PET Scan Machine. Produced for the feature film HIDEAWAY. "CubeLight" LED light product prototype. "Satchel Charge Explosive Device" (simulated-inert) featuring removable countdown detonator (user programmable) with LED numeric display. Built for the TV movie FINAL RUN. Countdown Timer detached. Countdown Timer LED display detail. "Prototype Television Hypnonotic-Suggestion Device" Detail of electronics. Featured on-camera adjustment of numeric LED display with corresponding LED bar-graph "pulse rate". (Electronics provided by Steve Genser.)
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Friday, February 1, 2013
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