I received an email yesterday that MPI is offering an "official" replica of the cane used by Barnabas Collins in Dark Shadows for $129.98. While these are not exact replicas, they are pretty decent for the price point. These are intended for display or cosplay and are not designed to bear weight.
They are cast from a mold of the cane that Harvy Canes still offers at a much higher cost, and the handle is made of pewter instead of Alpacca. Notable differences are the collar itself (which has a sleeve that is embossed with the Dark Shadows logo where it attaches to the wood shaft, which is kind of cool for a collectible) and the pewter tip. It also appears that the ears are molded right into the head sculpt, which is different from the Harvy originals and the brass replicas that were offered a few years back from Unique Canes.
It is not stated on the website, but in the email it states that these are limited in quantity to 250 in total.
From the website:
"The Official Dark Shadows Barnabas Cane cast from the original mold! This is the only officially licensed Dark Shadows decorative Barnabas Cane on the market!
Features:
This decorative walking stick is not weight bearing and is not intended for orthopedic use."
They are cast from a mold of the cane that Harvy Canes still offers at a much higher cost, and the handle is made of pewter instead of Alpacca. Notable differences are the collar itself (which has a sleeve that is embossed with the Dark Shadows logo where it attaches to the wood shaft, which is kind of cool for a collectible) and the pewter tip. It also appears that the ears are molded right into the head sculpt, which is different from the Harvy originals and the brass replicas that were offered a few years back from Unique Canes.
It is not stated on the website, but in the email it states that these are limited in quantity to 250 in total.
From the website:
"The Official Dark Shadows Barnabas Cane cast from the original mold! This is the only officially licensed Dark Shadows decorative Barnabas Cane on the market!
Features:
- Solid pewter handle
- Solid hardwood cane shaft
- Embossed Dark Shadows logo
- 1.5"W x 5.5"D x 36.5"H
This decorative walking stick is not weight bearing and is not intended for orthopedic use."

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