Photo: Brian Palmer

Moving Image Store

The Moving Image Store has dozens of books for everyone including cinephiles, casual movie buffs, video gamers, and students. The Store also offers a selection of DVDs, specially-designed Museum souvenirs, and gifts for children and adults.

Store Hours
Tuesday–Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.(Free admission: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
Saturdays and Sundays: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Contact: 718 777 6800 ext. 120

HIGHLIGHTED ITEMS
All available in the Moving Image Store


Frank the Pug Talking Plush Toy
Price $18.99
Member Price $17.57

Reciting his lines from the much-loved Men in Black franchise, Frank the Pug comes with 2 batteries and his own signature black suit and tie. For ages 6 and up.



Cracking Animation: The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation
By Peter Lord and Brian Sibley, 2010 (Paperback, 240 pages)
Price $31.95
Member Price $29.57

This book is a thoughtful and insightful peek into the world of Aardman Studios, the company behind the beloved characters Wallace and Gromit, and the feature films Chicken Run (2010) and the upcoming Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012). Cracking Animation offers an in-depth look at both the history of animation, as well as the ins and outs of the Aardman animation process, including an illustrated, step-by-step guide to making your own animated masterpiece.



The Klutz Book of Animation
By John Cassidy and Nicholas Berger, 2010 (Paperback, 72 pages)
Price $19.95
Member Price $18.46

Perfect for the budding filmmaker, this helpful kit includes computer software and free downloads, easy to follow instructions, scripts and prompts, plasticine clay, punchout props and a pair of googly eyes! You will need a computer (PC or Mac) and web or video camera, and soon you’ll be creating your own animations using a variety of techniques, such as claymation, rotoscoping, time lapse animation, and more.



Test Screen iPad Cover
Dimensions 7.5"h x 9.5"w x .5"d
Price $19.99
Member Price $18.50

Providing total coverage of your iPad or other tablet, this flexible neoprene case sports a colorful nod to the past with its TV test pattern design.



Domo Vinyl Figure
Price $14.99
Member Price $13.87

Standing 4 inches tall, this vinyl version of the furry Japanese monster (mysteriously hatched from an egg) glows under black light and comes in a full color window box.


Test Screen Clock
Dimensions 8"h x 8"w x 1.5"d
Price $14.95
Member Price $13.84

The Philips PM5544 test screen design was of the most widely used test cards since its introduction in the 1970s. Featuring this iconic design on its face, this glass-fronted wall clock requires one AA battery (not included) and it adds some color and nostalgia to any room.