Derek Riggs: Maiden Have All The Originals

Posted by The Saint on May 13, 2004 @ 12:36

The7thSon, a member of the Maidenfans boards, recently e-mailed Derek Riggs about his art and had the surprise of getting a reply:

"Hi it's Riggs thanks for all the kind words. I do not have any originals in my possession. Maiden have all the originals but I do not think they will be likely to part with them. sometimes a piece of maiden art comes up for sale on ebay. I do not know if they are real originals or not. if they are then they are probably stollen property. some of the artwork went "missing" from the printers in the early days. if you keep your eyes open you might get lucky

have fun all the best D"

Source: Maidenfans Forums

11 Comments

Shadow said:

You're the one who should decide but is this really Maiden news?

#7604, May 13, 2004 @ 12:37

The Saint said:

Well, I hesitated a bit but it was a nice adding to the Riggs-Maiden story. And it's interesting to know that all originals are kept by Maiden and some 'missing' ones could be found on eBay...

I understand your point of view, however.

Cheers

#7605, May 13, 2004 @ 12:40

Real World said:

Soon find out whether its newsworthy if Blabbermouth pick it up

#7606, May 13, 2004 @ 16:49

SandMaN said:

It'd be really good to have one of these originals...

#7607, May 13, 2004 @ 17:27

The_7th_Son said:

thats why i asked him,

thanks for the mention saint, my moment of fame

#7608, May 13, 2004 @ 19:13

Tormentor said:

Yes, it's interesting to know, in anycase.

But I must say it must be a truly sad individual that steals an original and try to make some money of it by selling someone elses original on Ebay. That's pathetic.

#7609, May 14, 2004 @ 09:37

Real World said:

> Soon find out whether its newsworthy if Blabbermouth pick it up

[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=22514](http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22514)

#7610, May 15, 2004 @ 15:13

The_7th_Son said:

great, im sure riggs will love me now that the email he sent me all around the internet... guess its my fault for posting it

#7611, May 15, 2004 @ 15:39

Real World said:

Well if he doesnt want people to know this information he shouldnt tell people should he?

#7612, May 15, 2004 @ 17:59

gor said:

> great, im sure riggs will love me now that the email he sent me all around the internet... guess its my fault for posting it

don't worry, he has already stated that fact a dozen times, in interviews too, so i guess if he ever checks blabbermouth (which i'm fairly sure he doesn't since he won't find any news on brittney there) he won't mind...

#7613, May 15, 2004 @ 18:16

The Saint said:

Thanks [Bravewords](http://www.bravewords.com/news.html?id=13670) !

Cheers

#7614, May 21, 2004 @ 17:51