TalkCast 354 – The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi

Our guest for this episode is Neil Cole. For the last two years he has been in the process of building a museum in Allendale, England, detailing the history of Science Fiction. He is fulfilling his lifelong dream to create a small, permanent museum to share his collection of original props and costumes, original artwork […]

Our guest for this episode is Neil Cole. For the last two years he has been in the process of building a museum in Allendale, England, detailing the history of Science Fiction. He is fulfilling his lifelong dream to create a small, permanent museum to share his collection of original props and costumes, original artwork (some of it his own) and share his passion for the genre. After months and months of work, all planning permits have finally been granted and for the last year and a half, he has become builder, prop restorer, sculptor, curator, researcher, graphic designer, artist and anything else needed to bring his dream to fruition. Over the course of this wide ranging interview we touch on many subjects:

Where his love for the genre began.
His love of Doctor Who.
The role Marvel Comics played in his formative years.
The Restoration Process for his movie props.
His introduction to and subsequent friendship with Andrew Skilleter.
The range of exhibits planned.
The timeframe for opening the museum.
The planned Kickstarter to help fund the remaining physical work.
And so much more….

If you ever wondered how Matilda could have a tea party with her My Little Pony’s and the monsters…give a listen.

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