Indiana Jones Holy Grail Prop Replica!

Adam unboxes Regal Robot's new prop replica of the Holy Grail Chalice from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! Part of Regal Robot's Archive Collection, this replica was created using a scan of the original hero prop from the film, hand painted and weathered to give it a distinct terra cotta look with gold leaf finish. A fine piece added to Adam's Indiana Jones prop collection!

Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Music by Jinglepunks

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[goat]

"don't drink out of it" oh don't worry, we've all SEEN what happens when you drink out of an imitation grail....

[RegalRobot]

Thank you, Adam and the Tested team for sharing what we make at our studio! We love and share your passion for Indy props (and more!)

[daveco]

Adam should get a bunch of the false grails to surround the real one.

[RM_VFX]

I've identified at least 3 grails on screen in the film. This replica appears to be based on the True Hero Grail, the first one we see when Indy "chooses wisely" and drinks from in the grail knight's room. We also see it in the close up when Indy touches it hanging in the crevasse. It has an unlevel mouth, and the original now has a Lucasfilm inventory number on the bottom. It was on display at ILM for several years.
The second grail in the film I call Henry's grail. It has different details and paint, but similar in color with a bit more patina. This is the one Indy carries out to Henry, is later picked up by Elsa, and we also see it laying on the stone shelf in the crevasse.
The third one is a stunt grail probably made of hard rubber. It's first seen creating the foaming effect on Henry, probably vinegar poured onto a baking soda wound or similar. The paint is primarily brown instead of the reddish clay of the other 2, and has lost most of its inner gold leafing. This grail is also seen bouncing around the floor and falling into the crevasse after Elsa drops it.
I have seen another grail at Skywalker Ranch, which doesn't seem to match any of the screen used ones. It may be a test, or a duplicate made for display...

[hurdygurdyguy]

As a replica of the movie prop it’s top tier!!!
On another archaeological turn: ever since I first saw the movie I had to go along with the “this is the cup of a carpenter” jazz knowing full well a common 1st century ceramic cup did not have a stem like that! I work with an archaeological pottery specialist on digs in Israel and I showed him the “carpenter’s cup” and he just laughed! HOWEVER, The Last Crusade being a movie and image is everything the art director of course had to come up with something common but still look grail-ish. And they succeeded!

[orangemanok]

My painting instructor in college used the word "labored" or "over-labored" to describe heavy-handed paint work. When you were fishing for a word that is what popped into my head. Thanks for the video and thanks for reminding me what a great teacher Mr. Petersen was.

[mikekmit]

Hmmm, just watched (again) The Last Crusade 2 hours ago, and viola-- here you are with this. Just magical. Thanks, Adam.

[gordontarpley]

I spent last week working out at Regal Robot and got to see these up close. They are SUPER cool.

[jonkd]

Now I'm waiting for the video where Adam replicates the rest of the cups.

[allanbard]

We all have our "holy grail" dreams and I am glad that you found your personal one! Oddly enough, my own "Holy Grail" is the..."Grail Diary". Back when I was hunting and researching, I came across an eBay listing for one called a "master edition." Turns out it was a Tannis Props creation w/ a COA and a hand-numbered 17/25 on the inside back cover. One of the best 2 pieces in the house, am glad I found one!

[rotoscopic]

I always loved the simple idea that the authentic grail would be quite underwhelming in appearance.

[jonstonely]

“Wooden display base” 😂😂😂Its a coaster for the holy grail! Lol

[RM_VFX]

I have a photoscan of the exact screen used grail that Indy first picks and drinks from in the knight's chamber. It used to be displayed in one of the hallways at ILM, and I photographed it twice, 2 years apart. It just happened that at some point it was taken out and put back rotated 180° between photos, which gave me a complete scan! I've identified at least 3 grails on screen in the film. I've screen matched all the details of the paint job, and this replica looks very close to that painting style.

[JC-opco]

Thank you for sharing this, Adam! You helped me further my collection. I have the jacket from Wested Leather that a friend generously gifted to me a long time ago when Peter Botwright was still at the helm of the company and the default option they offered was to make them bespoke to your measurements for what was seriously a genuinely reasonable price, and now I can have the actual holy grail.

I have to work on the hat, now. I currently have the Disneyland one that was being sold about 20 years ago and to be honest it's of a higher quality than I would expect from a gift shop but I'd love to get something a little closer to the original.

[shannoncook]

I think a rotating base back lit would be an awesome one day build.

[Daveyboy]

Tom and the team at RR are legends! When you absolutely positively must have an object of incredible historical significance, accept no substitute!

[lupiaan]

Adam breaks the forth wall with happiness and joie de vivre and it's very refreshing, every time. Thanks for being you good sir.

[JohnMeacham]

I always assumed it was supposed to be turned wood since she mentions he was a carpenter as she grabs it.

[ibanezleftyclub]

Now he’s gonna paint the floor seal on his shop floor 😂

[AirmanDan]

Love the Holy Grail of a Holy Grails. Also, I love seeing the SKX009 still being worn.